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Why hot world record?
Environment

Why hot world record?

The Earth is nearing the farthest position of the sun in 2010, but temperatures in many cities around the world are reaching record highs in several decades.

December 16, 2018
'Should stop baptism on the holy river'
Environment

'Should stop baptism on the holy river'

An environmental protection organization in the Middle East has called on people to stop carrying out a ritual of purification on the Jordan River because the level of w…

December 16, 2018
Arctic is heating up: profit ... harm ...
Environment

Arctic is heating up: profit ... harm ...

The climate is heating up badly but it is also beneficial. Arctic temperature rise causes flooding in many areas, engulfing many coastal areas ...

December 16, 2018
Things you may not know about the storm
Environment

Things you may not know about the storm

The storms outside the ocean are often extremely aggressive, but when they land, they quickly weaken and dissipate. What happened to them?

December 16, 2018
Turn waste into treasure
Environment

Turn waste into treasure

Many parts of the world are using waste to turn them into treasures.

December 16, 2018
Dams on the Mekong River threaten large fish
Environment

Dams on the Mekong River threaten large fish

Tra fish populations and a number of other large fish species will be pushed to the extinct shore if the plan to build hydropower plants on the Mekong River is approved.

December 16, 2018
World Cup 2010 is a threat to vultures
Environment

World Cup 2010 is a threat to vultures

In the context of the world football cup started in South Africa, vultures are being hunted aggressively for those who love betting ...

December 16, 2018