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The era of solar power
Environment

The era of solar power

The light source or energy source emanating from the Sun is almost endless with the infinity of the Sun itself. Because this energy source is generated by fusion fusion…

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquake in Sichuan, 152 people died
Environment

Strong earthquake in Sichuan, 152 people died

At least 152 people were killed and 3,000 injured in the quake nearly 7 on the Richter scale in Sichuan province, China on the morning of April 20, five years after a de…

December 16, 2018
Find materials that 'hold' methane gas
Environment

Find materials that 'hold' methane gas

US scientists have discovered materials can 'hold' and concentrate methane, the second highest concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

December 16, 2018
Nearly $ 500 billion
Environment

Nearly $ 500 billion

In an economic analysis published last week, the United Nations Convention on Desertification (UNCCD) warns that current land degradation causes $ 490 billion in losses…

December 16, 2018
Sichuan inspired more than 3,000 aftershocks
Environment

Sichuan inspired more than 3,000 aftershocks

The Center for Chinese Earthquake Monitoring Networks announced on the social network Weibo that, as of 10 April 23, their devices recorded 3,407 aftershocks in Sichuan.

December 16, 2018
Utilize waste cooking oil to produce electricity
Environment

Utilize waste cooking oil to produce electricity

2OC and Thames Water, two UK companies, have signed a £ 200 million contract to turn fat wastes that clog London City sewers into electricity to supply wastewater treatm…

December 16, 2018
Explain why the lake is red like blood
Environment

Explain why the lake is red like blood

Lake Natron is a saltwater lake located in northern Tanzania, northeast of Ngorongoro crater and near the Kenyan border. Nestled among volcanoes, Lake Natron is located…

December 16, 2018
Build houses from recycled plastic bottles
Environment

Build houses from recycled plastic bottles

Solar Revolution Pavilion, the name of the house, is 200m2 wide, 6m tall and uses solar energy. Workers put recycled plastic bottles into 1,600 plastic containers of veg…

December 16, 2018