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The new catalyst produces methanol from CO2
Environment

The new catalyst produces methanol from CO2

Laval University researchers have developed a highly effective method to convert CO2 into methanol, a substance that can be used as a low-emissions fuel for transportati…

December 16, 2018
Malaysia declared a state of emergency due to haze
Environment

Malaysia declared a state of emergency due to haze

The Malaysian government on June 23 announced a state of emergency in the southern Muar and Ledang areas of the country, due to haze from Indonesian forest fires causing…

December 16, 2018
Discovering God's bath
Environment

Discovering God's bath

Australian scientists have discovered a crystal clear lake, never affected by climate change and any human impact.

December 16, 2018
Discover Antarctic secrets
Environment

Discover Antarctic secrets

The face that has always been hidden under the ice sheet of Antarctica has been exposed to the world, thanks to the new mapping technology of the US Aeronautics and Spac…

December 16, 2018
Thai Binh keeps hands on the marine environment
Environment

Thai Binh keeps hands on the marine environment

Thai Binh has more than 50km of coastline with 5 large estuaries pouring into the sea, creating an area of ​​over 16,000 ha of tidal flats and thousands of hectares of s…

December 16, 2018