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More than 80% of urban residents are breathing polluted air
On May 12, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new report, warning that more than 80% of the urban population across the globe is breathing in poor fresh air…
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Red tide and harmful effects on seafood production
Red tide is the phenomenon of algal blooms, which causes mass deaths in many parts of the world.
Environment
How is the world polluted?
Never before has air pollution in the world been in such an alarming situation. In particular, many cities are at extremely serious pollution levels.
Environment
The American way of forecasting, detecting and measuring red tide toxins
Due to the ability to kill marine life and threaten human health of red tide, American scientists have focused on monitoring as well as early detection of toxic algae bl…
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Crossing China, India becomes the most polluted country in the world
A study by the non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace shows that India has surpassed China to become the world's most polluted country.
Environment
The secret of 'the most lonely place in the earth'
Lake Mono is a shallow saltwater lake located in the high desert, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, California (USA) mountain range.
Environment
Mist containing mercury poisoned the US city
Mist from the Pacific Ocean swept into San Francisco, USA, carrying toxic mercury compounds.
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The most heavily polluted cities
Leading the list of WHO's most polluted air is India, followed by cities in Pakistan.
Environment
The 10 biggest dangers to the environment and people
Cooking with charcoal is one of the leading threats to human health. Meanwhile, contaminated surface water is even more frightening than radioactive waste
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Air pollution from China flooded into Vietnam in the winter
Severe air pollution in China contributes more than 50% of SO2 toxic gas in northern Vietnam in winter and this situation has a long-lasting risk.
Environment
5 places with strange water color due to environmental pollution in the world
The locations mentioned in this article are mostly rivers, lakes or beaches that are incredibly incredible colors.
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Poisonous algae cover 1.5 km of Chinese lake
Polluted lake water causes cyanobacteria to develop, spreading over the surface of An Huy lake, affecting ecosystems and water sources.
Environment
Ambitious technology to destroy the environment in China
The exploitation of rare earth metals with high applicability in China is being exchanged with heavy environmental pollution.
Environment
The world emits over 40 million tons of electronic waste in 2014
A United Nations report published on April 19 shows that electrical and electronic waste rose to record highs in 2014.
Environment
Polluted lands in China
Beijing and some areas near the Chinese factory are suffering from the air filled with toxic dust, rivers and lakes that are rich in green algae, filled with dead fish.