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Strong earthquake shook Fukushima, Japan
A strong earthquake of 6.4 Richter occurred in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan this morning, but did not pose a tsunami risk.
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Drought threatens Europe
Increasing droughts in Europe will result in heavy losses in assets and experience to the region in the future.
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The temperature of the Earth approaches
AFP on May 30 reported that world greenhouse gas emissions are rising record high, contributing to pushing the Earth's temperature closer to the
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Europe charged with plastic bag death
The European Commission is considering banning the use of plastic bags or imposing taxes on people who use them to reduce the level of environmental pollution.
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Iranian sky changed color because of sandstorm
The most intense sandstorms in Iran's history are attacking 20 provinces, forcing schools and offices to close.
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Japan reported the highest nuclear crisis
AFP news agency on March 29 reported that Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has warned, the country is being placed in the highest alarming state of the current crisis a…
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Japanese nuclear pollution will last for decades
AFP news agency on March 21 led the news that the French Nuclear Safety Agency (ASN) said radioactive contamination leaking from Japan's Fukushima I nuclear power plant…
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Brazil in historical natural disasters
The terrible floods and landslides in Brazil killed more than 700 people and left several hundred people missing.
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Volcanoes, tsunami Indonesia killed 182 people
Nature's rampant tsunami and volcanic eruptions in Indonesia have killed at least 182 people and 400 missing since yesterday.
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Tsunami warning system was broken
The number of people killed in the tsunami in Indonesia has increased to 343 people, 34 people have died because of the Merapi volcano and there are still 338 people mis…
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China built a super clean city
People in China's eco-urban can drink water from the tap, move on the vehicles without exhaust emissions.
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Indonesian volcano erupts 5,000 meters
This morning, the Sinabung volcano in Indonesia spewed ash dust with a height of 5,000 meters, the most powerful eruption in the past 400 years.
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Icelandic volcano threatens European aviation
On May 7, Eyjafjoell volcano in Iceland erupted a new cloud of ash into the sky of Europe, causing officials to worry that many flights will be canceled.
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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.
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The Mekong tiger may be extinct
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned that the number of tigers in countries along the Mekong River has fallen by more than 70% in the past 12 years and is in danger…