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Volcanic eruption in Yemen
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Volcanic eruption in Yemen

A volcano erupted on a small island off Yemen, launching lava and ash hundreds of meters into the air, a Canadian naval ship near the island in the Red Sea said yesterda…

December 16, 2018
Fitow stormed into Japan, 52 injured
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Fitow stormed into Japan, 52 injured

In the early morning of September 7, Hurricane Fitow made landfall in Japan, killing 1 person, missing one person and at least 52 people were injured. Heavy rain caused…

December 16, 2018
The world map must be redrawn for the weather
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The world map must be redrawn for the weather

Lake Chad in Africa has lost 95% of its area since 1963. And the Dead Sea is 25 meters lower than 50 years ago ... Dizzying changes in climate change are forcing map mak…

December 16, 2018
APEC approved the draft climate statement
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APEC approved the draft climate statement

APEC negotiators yesterday agreed on a joint statement on global warming, which acknowledged rich countries to take greater responsibility for the issue and called on de…

December 16, 2018
APEC leaders sign an agreement on climate change
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APEC leaders sign an agreement on climate change

Asia-Pacific leaders have reached an agreement on climate change, revealing an ambitious, long-term goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the agreement does…

December 16, 2018
Colombia: Strong earthquake, 4 people injured
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Colombia: Strong earthquake, 4 people injured

This morning September 10 (Vietnamese time), a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Colombian Pacific coast, collapsing many houses and at least 4 people were injured…

December 16, 2018
Solution 'Green office' helps preserve nature
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Solution 'Green office' helps preserve nature

Save paper by using duplex paper or recycled paper, arrange seats in the room reasonably to be able to save electricity, use solar power, wind ... are solutions

December 16, 2018
In 2040, eliminate ozone depleting substances
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In 2040, eliminate ozone depleting substances

By 2040, the world will eliminate production, using all remaining ozone layer depleting substances. This information was released on September 13, in Hanoi, during the c…

December 16, 2018
Air pollution seriously affects the heart
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Air pollution seriously affects the heart

According to research by European scientists, air pollution not only affects the lungs but also weakens the function of the heart and blood vessels, thereby increasing t…

December 16, 2018
Large flood in Africa
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Large flood in Africa

About one million Africans are affected by floods due to heavy rains causing crop failures, dikes and dozens of deaths. Many parts of Ghana have been called a disaster a…

December 16, 2018