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Frost from Europe to Asia
Environment

Frost from Europe to Asia

According to the Chinese government's announcement, the new cold wave in the south will last at least until February 21. In particular, Yunnan province is most affected…

December 16, 2018
Big snow record in New York
Environment

Big snow record in New York

The worst snowstorm in two years has happened in New York yesterday. Snowfall is as high as 15.24 cm in the largest city in the US, causing traffic to be interrupted and…

December 16, 2018
Australia suffered the worst flood in two decades
Environment

Australia suffered the worst flood in two decades

East Australia has witnessed the worst flood in 20 years, causing thousands of people to be trapped. Parts of the country's most populous state, New South Wales, have be…

December 16, 2018
Snow storm raging in Asia
Environment

Snow storm raging in Asia

Heavy snowfall and cold weather have killed and blocked traffic in parts of Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia and Pakistan. Some areas have snow for the first time in year…

December 16, 2018
China hands out plastic bags
Environment

China hands out plastic bags

China has issued a ban on the production of ultra-thin plastic bags and banned supermarkets and shops from giving away free bags to buyers since June 1.

December 16, 2018
Tungurahua volcano 'wakes up'
Environment

Tungurahua volcano 'wakes up'

On January 9, a volcanic activity researcher in Ecuador said the Tungurahua volcano is working again. Authorities evacuated 10 villages living there.

December 16, 2018
Decipher the mysterious sand dune
Environment

Decipher the mysterious sand dune

Across the deserts, sand is swept up not only by the wind, but also by strong electric fields that appear near the surface, pushing sand particles into the air. By takin…

December 16, 2018