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UN warns 21st century environmental challenges
The United Nations on February 13 affirmed that the deteriorating soil condition and increasing number of nuclear reactors are the most urgent environmental problems tod…
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WB helps Vietnam cope with urban flood risks
The World Bank (WB) said on February 14 that it will continue to support Vietnam in controlling and coping with flood risks through loans, technical assistance and input…
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Ocean acid content will increase by 150% at 2100
On February 14, the oceanographic intergovernmental committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO-IOC) forecasted the rate of…
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Japan drill to prepare to exploit gas in the seabed
On February 15, Japan National Petroleum and Petroleum Group (JOGMEC) began drilling for the trial operation of Methane Hydrate in Pacific waters off Aichi Prefecture, C…
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Launch the database to help adapt to climate change
The United Nations on January 30 launched a new online database to provide successful strategies that are being promoted by business and the world community to adapt to…
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Bold cold raging in Europe, many people die
At least 18 people died in Ukraine and 10 died in Poland after heavy snowfall and sudden drop in temperatures across eastern Europe.
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The risk of radioactive leakage threatens water resources in the United States
The clean water supply to more than 11 million people is facing the risk of serious pollution due to the leak of radioactive substances at Indian Point Nuclear Power Pla…
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The number of malaria deaths in Europe increased rapidly
The number of malaria deaths in Europe has increased to 80 when temperatures continue to record lows, while other people's activities in many countries are paralyzed by…
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Japan faces heavy snowfall and snow storms
On February 2, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that heavy snowfall and blizzards will last another two days in many locations along the coast of Japan while some…
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More than 11,000 people stuck in the snow
About 11,500 people of a Serbian village are isolated by heavy snowfall, while the number of malaria deaths in Europe continues to skyrocket in a record cold spell.
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The world's only flooded area is under threat
The world's unique submerged biodiversity area in the Midwestern Brazil, is in serious danger due to high-density agricultural activity and widespread deforestation.
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Australia suffered the most severe flood
Tens of thousands of Australians are facing the most serious flood in 35 years in the country.
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Unusual snowfall is nearly 1 meter thick in Algeria
From February 4 in many provinces and cities of Algeria, there are many irregular snow showers, especially in the Central, West and East regions of this country.
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Strong earthquake in Vanuatu, Philippines
The Hong Kong Observatory said that at 16:40 GMT GMT, the afternoon of February 5 had an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on the offshore island of Vanuatu, South Pacific.
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Humans are wasting 'resources' urine
The world is currently at risk of serious depletion of phosphorus reserves. While scientists are trying to find ways to remedy this situation, there is still a small amo…