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Internet is a threat to wild animals
The Internet allows for easy sale, and has become one of the biggest dangers of animals facing the threat of extinction.
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The earthquake caused a city to move nearly 2m
Seismic measuring devices said: The 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck a week ago, leaving Concepcion city at least 2 meters to the west.
Environment
There are 2 more aftershocks of 5.7 Richter in Chile
On March 21, there were two strong aftershocks of 5.7 in Richter in Chile, more than 50km west of Concepcion city and 35km deep.
Environment
Volcanoes in Iceland wake up after 200 years
A volcano in southern Iceland operated after nearly two centuries of quiet sleep, blowing dust and towering lava columns.
Environment
Producing electricity from the Black Sea's toxic gas
The world's largest polluted sea can provide an endless amount of electricity to humans thanks to its toxic gas.
Environment
Polluted water is more frightening than war
The number of people who die from dirty water every year is greater than all forms of violent conflict, including war.
Environment
Southeast Asia flat-headed cat is
Scientists have warned that endemic flat-headed cats of Southeast Asia are in danger of extinction.
Environment
China will exploit burning ice
The land of Qinghai Province and the Tibetan Plateau buried a large amount of burnt ice, which can fuel China for 90 years.
Environment
The town sinks 'floating' again after 25 years
The worst drought in Venezuela for decades has caused a town flooded in water for the past 25 years to suddenly come back.
Environment
Asian polluted gas spreads throughout the world
Air pollution from developing economies in Asia soars up the stratosphere during the rainy season and spreads around the world.
Environment
An island in Asia disappeared
For nearly 30 years India and Bangladesh have disputed the right to manage a small rock island in the Bay of Bengal. Controversy has not yet reached the end, the island…
Environment
Electronic garbage - a threat to people
Rubbish piles created by broken computers and mobile phones will soon pose risks to the environment and the health of people in developing countries.
Environment
Act now to give the tiger a way to live
Vietnam only has about 30 tigers left in the wild. If we don't act hard, 2010 will be the last year of the wild tiger.
Environment
Plastic made from sugar can decompose itself
British scientists say they have studied a type of
Environment
Save the 'love city' with fat
The city of Venice in Italy will stop subsidence if authorities allow scientists to drop a type of fat into the sea, leading architects declare.