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Volcanic activity makes the Earth cooler
Volcanic eruptions have contributed to significantly slowing global warming over the past 15 years.
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Pollutant emissions increased record high
In 2013, atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions increased at the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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Greenhouse effect reduces crop productivity
Recent research shows that increasing the amount of CO2 in the air significantly affects crop productivity.
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The United Nations warns of the harmful effects of e-waste
The United Nations predicts that the annual global volume of e-waste will increase by 33% by 2017.
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The Pacific island nation may disappear because of climate change
Pacific countries can suffer from 2.9-12.7% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2100 because of the effects of climate change.
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Storm No. 12 weakens into a tropical depression
At 4 o'clock on November 4, the position of the center of the storm is about 18.9 degrees North latitude; 112.9 degrees east longitude, about 240 km from Hoang Sa archip…
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Strong with 'white pollution'
A very familiar item is a nylon bag that is a serious catastrophe.
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Greenhouse gas emissions hit a new record
The World Meteorological Organization on November 6 said that greenhouse gas emissions in the air reached a new record in 2012.
Environment
Strong Nari Storm 11 works near the East Sea
Currently, a storm is operating in the Eastern Philippines and has an international name as NARI.
Environment
Typhoon Wutip headed to Central
At 04:00 on September 28, the location of the storm center is about 16.8 degrees Vi Bac; 113.9 degrees Kinh Dong, about 180 km from Hoang Sa archipelago to the East.
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A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Peru
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said on September 25 there was a 7.3-magnitude earthquake on the southern coast of Peru.
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Russia: Floods have a positive effect on the ecosystem
Although the last flood in Russia's Far East region caused billions of dollars in damage, it also brought many benefits and a positive impact on the entire Amur River ba…
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Floods raged across China, 105 people died
Floods at both ends of China have left at least 105 people dead and 115 others missing in recent days.
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Philippines: Rainstorms flood half of Manila
Heavy rains caused by the Trami tropical storm flooded the Philippines' Manila capital in just 24 hours, causing landslides and killing at least seven people and affecti…