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The era of super disasters in Asia
Environment

The era of super disasters in Asia

The Asia-Pacific region is about to face a period when large-scale natural disasters can take millions of lives at a glance.

December 16, 2018
Hanoi suffered the biggest rain in 35 years
Environment

Hanoi suffered the biggest rain in 35 years

Unprecedented scenes in Hanoi, immense flood waters from morning to midnight. In the middle of the night, you may not be able to get to the street because they are so si…

December 16, 2018
Many dykes are eroded, threatening Hanoi
Environment

Many dykes are eroded, threatening Hanoi

On the afternoon of November 2, while many inner city streets were still flooded, dozens of kilometers of suburban dikes and dams in Hanoi were severely eroded.

December 16, 2018
Mercury pollution hurts seals
Environment

Mercury pollution hurts seals

Methylmercury (MeHg), the most common form of mercury found in the blood of marine animals, can hurt seals more seriously than previously thought.

December 16, 2018
Many water sinks in the flood
Environment

Many water sinks in the flood

On November 2, a series of Central American countries were engulfed in the rain. In Honduras, flooding caused at least 46 people to die and 16 others to disappear.

December 16, 2018
Potential of urban forestry
Environment

Potential of urban forestry

The rate of population growth and urbanization out of control in developing countries has been causing many environmental and social consequences.

December 16, 2018
Indonesia has a new tsunami warning system
Environment

Indonesia has a new tsunami warning system

Indonesia has just launched a new tsunami warning system. This system is designed to help coastal residents have enough time to evacuate before the tsunami hits.

December 16, 2018