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China's $71 billion artificial river project
China's artificial river project offers new hope for drought problems in developing countries.
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Biology
Prickly pear cactus - 'Bright star' in the era of climate change
The story of the prickly pear cactus begins in the arid south of Italy, where agriculture is facing unprecedented challenges.
Environment
11 photos that summarize the past 11 months of 2024: What are we doing to the Earth?
The reality is that nature is being destroyed and humans are paying a heavy price.
Archeology
Decoding the Aztec child sacrifice during drought
At least 42 children were sacrificed in Tenochtitlán to appease the rain god's anger during a prolonged drought.
Discover science
Earth's water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic.
The United Nations said on October 7 that climate change is making the water cycle more unpredictable, with floods and droughts becoming more intense.
Environment
Global river levels lowest in more than 3 decades
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reported on global water scarcity, with water levels of major tributaries to the Amazon - the largest river on Earth - at rec…
Environment
Main Amazon River Tributary Falls to All-Time Low
Environmentalists say climate change and global warming are not only drying up rivers in the Amazon but also causing unprecedented wildfires, destroying the parched vege…
Environment
Climate change puts Southeast Asia at risk of 'sinister pit'
Many experts say that climate change makes countries in the Southeast Asian region face more risks stemming from sinkholes.
Space science
Signals from space help predict drought early
A recent study by NASA scientists can help detect flash drought signals up to 3 months before it occurs, contributing to future damage mitigation efforts.
Biology
Australia's primeval forests died en masse due to drought and climate change
At the end of April, a series of states in Australia such as Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia... all reported mass deaths of primary forests for…
Scientific works
California built a $20 billion rainwater storage tunnel
A giant tunnel used to collect and store rainwater will help California cope with prolonged drought caused by climate change.
Archeology
The 300-year-old relic suddenly 'appeared' in the middle of the dam
A 300-year-old relic has just suddenly appeared in the middle of a dam in the Philippines after months of severe drought.
Environment
How does climate change fuel extreme weather?
Climate change can make heavy rains, heat waves, droughts and wildfires more severe and last longer around the world.
Scientific works
Floating desalination plant helps Barcelona cope with drought
A floating desalination plant with a capacity of 40,000 m3 of water/day will be able to help Barcelona solve its water needs amid a prolonged drought.
Environment
Severe drought in the Central region caused flocks of Ninh Thuan sheep to die and the lake to have a bare bottom and crack
With a dry season lasting 9 months and the lowest average annual rainfall in Vietnam, Ninh Thuan is considered the driest region in the country.