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Climate change threatens many species in Europe
According to studies recently released on January 8, rapid warming in Europe has made many butterflies and birds unable to adapt and have to move to cooler climates and…
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CO2 capture from the air is not feasible
This conclusion is drawn from a research report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University (USA), recently published in the Proceedings of the…
Environment
It takes 40 years to close Japanese nuclear power plant
Efforts to bring the reactors in the Fukushima I nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan to a state of permanent shutdown may last up to 2050.
Environment
Need to increase disaster prevention after the Fukushima incident
In the preliminary report after a six-month investigation, the committee confirmed that the incident posed an urgent need to strengthen disaster prevention measures.
Environment
Australia aims to use 10% of renewable energy
According to the national development strategy, Australia will use 10% of renewable energy by 2020, most of this energy comes from wind, water and especially from the Su…
Environment
Japan concluded the cause of the accident in Fukushima
The lack of preparation and failure to respond to incidents is the cause of the nuclear crisis in Fukushima.
Environment
Russia strengthens the safety of nuclear power plants
In 2011, the Russian atomic energy industry reaped many achievements by undertaking a policy to improve the safety of existing nuclear plants and build new plants with t…
Environment
Officially closed Fukushima nuclear power plant
According to AFP, Prime Minister Noda will hold a press conference at 18:00 (local time) with the press and media of this country, to announce the closure of the Fukushi…
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Nuclear reactors in Fukushima reached a steady state
Japan yesterday announced that the reactors at the nuclear power plant affected by the tsunami had achieved status
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Radiation from Japan continues to escape to the ocean
Waste water containing radioactive materials from Japan's Fukushima I nuclear power plants leaked to the Pacific Ocean.
Environment
Japanese inspired double tsunami in March
The earthquake in March created two tsunamis and they overlapped, causing the level of devastation to skyrocket when the waves hit the shore.
Environment
Quang Nam strong earthquake, hydropower will cause disaster
Scientists determined that Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant built on the critical area of the earth's crust. Increased earthquakes with intense intensity will endanger bo…
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Japan: Leakage of 1.8 million tons of radioactive water
Genkai nuclear power plant in Saga Prefecture, south of Kyushu region (Japan) has leaked 1.8 million tons of radioactive water from the cooling system, but has no enviro…
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Therapy saves 80% of radiation victims
Scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Research Institute in Boston have successfully developed treatment, which can increase the chances of survival for high-concentratio…
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Planting forests in the Avarah desert
Researchers work at Tel Aviv University, Israel, conducting plantations in the Aravah desert, Israel.