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The world cannot give up nuclear energy
Environment

The world cannot give up nuclear energy

Humans still need nuclear power to meet the growing demand and mitigate the impact of climate change, the International Energy Organization (IEA) said.

December 16, 2018
Bangkok faces the risk of widespread disease
Environment

Bangkok faces the risk of widespread disease

Health experts are warning of an outbreak of the disease in Bangkok when floodwaters are expected to recede in the coming days and the government says the worst flooding…

December 16, 2018
Biofuels: The problem lies in policy
Environment

Biofuels: The problem lies in policy

The lack of synchronous policies of the State is one of the difficult issues in the development of the biofuel industry in Vietnam, said Luu Quang Thai, Chairman of Viet…

December 16, 2018
Radioactive substances appear in Europe
Environment

Radioactive substances appear in Europe

Officials in some European countries have reported that they have detected a radioactive isotope in the air but have not found a source.

December 16, 2018
Initiative in flooding in Bangkok
Environment

Initiative in flooding in Bangkok

During the historic flood, the people of Bangkok had to promote their initiatives to overcome difficulties.

December 16, 2018
Unusual snowstorm in America
Environment

Unusual snowstorm in America

Some areas in New Jersey and Massachusetts are under 40cm of snow when the US east coast is caught in a seasonal snowstorm.

December 16, 2018
Nearly 600 people died from earthquakes in Turkey
Environment

Nearly 600 people died from earthquakes in Turkey

The Turkish government confirmed 596 people were killed and more than 4,100 were injured by the earthquake last week, after ordering all activities to search for victims.

December 16, 2018
Japanese nuclear power plant needs 30 years to
Environment

Japanese nuclear power plant needs 30 years to

An expert panel of the Japan Atomic Energy Commission concluded that the Fukushima nuclear power plant could only stop completely after at least three decades.

December 16, 2018
Startled garbage technology
Environment

Startled garbage technology

This is not the first time, these shocking numbers are announced. Looking back at the statistics of the General Department of Customs, the import turnover of equipment a…

December 16, 2018