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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
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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
2 earthquakes shook western China
Environment

2 earthquakes shook western China

Two moderate intensity earthquakes this morning rocked northwest and southwest China. There is no information about casualties yet.

December 16, 2018
Floodwaters advanced deep into Bangkok
Environment

Floodwaters advanced deep into Bangkok

Floodwaters from the northern suburbs are continuing to penetrate the capital of Bangkok, after a sluice gate and a flood protection dike cannot withstand large water fo…

December 16, 2018
Modern energy may be universal by 2030
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Modern energy may be universal by 2030

On November 1, the International Energy Agency (IEA) affirmed that modern energy can be widely accessed in 2030 if the world increases by 5 times the current energy inve…

December 16, 2018