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Dangerous orange plume covers the planet, UNEP issues urgent report: Action needed now!
What is this gas and how does it harm humans and the Earth?
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Oceanography
Save the mermaids
Dugong (dugong) is a herbivorous mammal that can float on the face of moon nights and emit melodious tones.
Oceanography
Acidification seriously threatens the marine environment
At the current rate of acidification, in the next few decades, marine organisms such as corals, shellfish such as clams and shellfish are in danger of extinction.
Biology
The United Nations calls on the world to save bees
The number of bees around the world is declining at an alarming rate, at the same time calling on the international community to save bees because they are very importan…
Environment
Plastic waste - The potential danger to the ocean
Plastic waste on the ocean is causing damage to the world economy by at least $ 13 billion per year, threatening marine life, tourism and fisheries.
Environment
The world wastes 1.3 billion tons of food every year
Every year the world is wasting 1.3 billion tons of food, equivalent to one-third of global food production, the report of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)…
Environment
UNEP warns of the harmful effects of mercury on the environment
On January 10, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) issued a report expressing concern over the fact that mercury is being exploited and used more and more in t…
Environment
The island nations in the Pacific lack serious freshwater
On April 24, in the Thai capital of Bangkok, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) published a study showing that climate change has further aggravated the alrea…
Environment
Asia-Pacific uses many ozone-depleting substances
The UNEP report stated that Asia-Pacific produces up to 85% and consumes 74% of HCFC produced and consumed globally, of which China is a producer, consumer and supplier…
Environment
UN warns 21st century environmental challenges
The United Nations on February 13 affirmed that the deteriorating soil condition and increasing number of nuclear reactors are the most urgent environmental problems tod…
Environment
China 'pays for pollution'
Chinese people are paying a price for the country's heavy environmental pollution with their own health, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) warns.
Environment
Prevent soot to help reduce Earth temperature
Rapid restriction of pollutants such as carbon black (generated from engine exhaust and vegetable oil, also known as soot) and smog including metal gas and ozone near th…
Environment
The future of a deal in Cancun is still far away
COP 16 countries have not found a common voice in the key issue, including the Kyoto Protocol and emission reduction mechanism.
Environment
Climate change increases the risk of cancer
A study by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) shows that, when the earth warms, melting ice in two poles releases a large amount ...
Environment
Polluted water is more frightening than war
The number of people who die from dirty water every year is greater than all forms of violent conflict, including war.