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The world may be paralyzed by the Sun storm
Environment

The world may be paralyzed by the Sun storm

According to scientists, in 2012, a solar storm like the one that happened in 1859 will hit the earth, causing great damage because humans depend too much on electricity.

December 16, 2018
The dance floor produces electricity
Environment

The dance floor produces electricity

A new nightclub in King Cross can produce electricity by taking advantage of energy from the footsteps of people on the dance floor.

December 16, 2018
Clean energy is not necessarily clean
Environment

Clean energy is not necessarily clean

Wind turbines or solar collectors do not emit CO2 when turning sunlight or wind into electricity. But the production of these devices consumes a lot of materials and emi…

December 16, 2018
You can also improve 'health' ... Earth!
Environment

You can also improve 'health' ... Earth!

In parallel with the environmental protection efforts of the countries and the international community, each of us can also contribute to improving the 'health' of the E…

December 16, 2018
Tornadoes die more than 600 Bangladeshi people
Environment

Tornadoes die more than 600 Bangladeshi people

News that the number of cyclone deaths in Bangladesh's southern coast has reached more than 600 people. The powerful tornado has flattened the villages and dumped trees.

December 16, 2018
Ice cooling buildings
Environment

Ice cooling buildings

On hot sunny days, electricity consumption in New York alone was equal to Chile. But with the ice cooling system that some buildings have deployed, this number can be re…

December 16, 2018
Just with your hands, you can reduce tons of CO2
Environment

Just with your hands, you can reduce tons of CO2

Save electricity, reduce kitchen waste, ride bicycles or use public transport ... The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has launched a series of things to do for…

December 16, 2018