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Finding the cause of the Red River
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Finding the cause of the Red River

About 5 years ago, people living on the banks of the Red River in Lao Cai City have to live together with the pollution of the legendary river.

December 16, 2018
65 people died in the New Zealand earthquake
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65 people died in the New Zealand earthquake

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced on February 22 that at least 65 people were killed in a magnitude 6.3 earthquake that occurred the same day in Christchurch.

December 16, 2018
Air pollution in Beijing reached a record
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Air pollution in Beijing reached a record

The level of air pollution in Beijing's capital skyrocketed to the highest level in history and an official warned children and the elderly should not be outdoors.

December 16, 2018
The culprit makes the Red River
Environment

The culprit makes the Red River

Down the Red River a few more kilometers, the water appears with water, precipitate, and colors like five-colored clouds ...

December 16, 2018
Cold air is about to affect East North
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Cold air is about to affect East North

According to the Central Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, in the afternoon and night of March 1, the cold air will affect the North of the East Se…

December 16, 2018
Climate change due to nuclear war
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Climate change due to nuclear war

Nuclear explosions can lead to changes in the earth's environment and climate, leading to incalculable natural disasters.

December 16, 2018
Many African countries lack serious freshwater
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Many African countries lack serious freshwater

The prolonged drought in recent years has caused Uganda, Central Africa, and Kenya to fall into serious scarcity of freshwater, seriously affecting people's lives.

December 16, 2018
Humans are dyed black on Earth
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Humans are dyed black on Earth

The dark black color of black carbon left on white sand in Quang Binh is a warning to people about the consequences of climate change.

December 16, 2018