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Underwater power plant in Rwanda
Environment

Underwater power plant in Rwanda

Rwanda is endowed with a huge energy source at the bottom of Lake Kivu in the west of the country. Over millions of years of geological transformation, Lake Kivu current…

December 16, 2018
Great storms in France and America
Environment

Great storms in France and America

The storm caused severe flooding and mud flooding in southwestern France. A similar situation occurs in many residential areas in Texas, USA. Natural disasters have kill…

December 16, 2018
China minimizes greenhouse gas emissions
Environment

China minimizes greenhouse gas emissions

Ice melting, sea level rise, frequency of strong storms and tornadoes along with floods and droughts increase, causing serious damage to people. These are the consequenc…

December 16, 2018
Europe was hit by floods, 18 people were killed
Environment

Europe was hit by floods, 18 people were killed

According to European authorities, today (May 28), heavy storms, landslides, flash floods and lightning strikes killed at least 18 people in France, Greece and Turkey.

December 16, 2018
Environmental officials reward?
Environment

Environmental officials reward?

Can great rewards be given to officials who perform well in their responsibilities? This question is fiercely controversial in China (China) in the face of the Linyi cit…

December 16, 2018
The US 'opposed' G8's climate proposal
Environment

The US 'opposed' G8's climate proposal

A document revealing the US seems to have objected to the draft proposal of Germany to G8 countries on tough measures for greenhouse gas emissions. The US revised many p…

December 16, 2018
6 storms affected Vietnam this year
Environment

6 storms affected Vietnam this year

In the morning of May 15, the Central Hydrometeorological Center said that this year on the East Sea, there could be 10 storms. Of these, 4-6 have a direct impact on Vie…

December 16, 2018
The sultry beauty of Taj Mahal is disappearing
Environment

The sultry beauty of Taj Mahal is disappearing

The polluted air is turning the Taj Mahal, a marble castle symbolizing India's love, becoming a dull yellow. The report to the Indian parliament on Monday said, despite…

December 16, 2018
Hanoi shakes because of the quake 4
Environment

Hanoi shakes because of the quake 4

The Institute of Geophysics has just said that in the afternoon of 15h56 this afternoon in Hanoi, there was a strong shock level 3-4 due to the impact of the 6.1-magnitu…

December 16, 2018
Drought affects millions of Chinese people
Environment

Drought affects millions of Chinese people

Drought in some provinces in China caused 4.8 million people to lack drinking water, the China Daily cited sources from the national drought remedy.

December 16, 2018
Japan helps Vietnam protect the environment
Environment

Japan helps Vietnam protect the environment

Instead of just helping big businesses like before, Japan will focus on supporting Vietnam in technology and training in environmental protection to small and medium ent…

December 16, 2018
Storm season is approaching!
Environment

Storm season is approaching!

Just one year ago, the Chanchu typhoon carpet took 264 fishermen's lives. And these days, two storms are again

December 16, 2018
16 cities are funded to
Environment

16 cities are funded to

16 cities worldwide including New York, Chicago, Houston (USA), Toronto (Canada), Mexico City (Mexico), London (England), Berlin (Germany), Tokyo (Japan) and Rome (Italy…

December 16, 2018
Australians ... pray for rain
Environment

Australians ... pray for rain

On May 16, Australian Prime Minister John Haward called on Australians to become a need for rain to repel the worst drought since a century in the driest continent of th…

December 16, 2018