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Mozambique declared war on human-eating crocodiles
Environment

Mozambique declared war on human-eating crocodiles

The attacks of ferocious crocodiles along Africa's fourth largest river Zambezi are forcing the Mozambique government to launch a major hunt, to minimize the dangers for…

December 16, 2018
Can 'guess the earthquake' by air
Environment

Can 'guess the earthquake' by air

Results of analyzing satellite data on air in the area affected by the historic earthquake in Japan on March 11 showed that a few days before the massive earthquake in M…

December 16, 2018
Strong earthquakes in Turkey, 78 casualties
Environment

Strong earthquakes in Turkey, 78 casualties

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocked western Turkey last night, killing at least three people and injuring 75 others, Turkish national television reported.

December 16, 2018
Europe charged with plastic bag death
Environment

Europe charged with plastic bag death

The European Commission is considering banning the use of plastic bags or imposing taxes on people who use them to reduce the level of environmental pollution.

December 16, 2018
The dangers of extinction of humanity
Environment

The dangers of extinction of humanity

According to scientists, there are a number of natural hazards that are affecting the lives of a wide range of organisms on earth including humans.

December 16, 2018
Cracking, serious land subsidence in Lam Dong
Environment

Cracking, serious land subsidence in Lam Dong

The phenomenon of cracking, land subsidence, tilting of houses in quarter 1 (Di Linh town, Di Linh district, Lam Dong) has occurred over 3 weeks now. Specialized agencie…

December 16, 2018