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Nearly $ 500 billion
In an economic analysis published last week, the United Nations Convention on Desertification (UNCCD) warns that current land degradation causes $ 490 billion in losses…
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Environment
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by silviculture
Warming of the Earth's climate is the cause of a rapid increase in greenhouse gas concentrations, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrogen dioxide.
Environment
Lam Dong: Subsidence in Dak Fur Thuong irrigation reservoir
In the past few days, in the area of Dak Fur Thuong irrigation lake (Loc Ngai commune, Bao Lam district, Lam Dong province), there has been a very serious subsidence s…
Environment
Detecting carbon in soil being released into the atmosphere
A team of researchers including a University of California, Davis and a botanist identified the source of carbon emissions. This finding may play an important role in un…
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Argentina witnessed the largest ice erosion ever seen
On the morning of March 4, the collapse of the ice dam on the Perit Moreno glacier in Argentina created a majestic scene never seen since July 2008.
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
Storms can cause earthquakes
Scientists found evidence that some strong earthquakes occurred after big storms. This shows that heavy rain and landslides can cause seismic.
Environment
Landslide more than 900ha of land along rivers and coastal areas in Ca Mau
As reported by the authorities in Ca Mau province, the situation of landslides on the river and coast is going badly, significantly affecting the production, people's li…
Environment
Soil degradation, desertification risk in Central Vietnam
According to the survey, the Central region has 12 soil groups, 49 soil types, low fertility soils, most of the area is sloping land (about 80%) and land has problems su…
Environment
Why are the highest mountains in the world near the equator?
Is it random or not when all the highest mountains in the world are located close to the equator?
Environment
Preventing and fighting against Day river dike erosion
According to the forecasts of scientists, in about 20 years, Day river bank in Ninh Binh province will be eroded from 9.0 - 26.8m. So the riverbank will approach the dyk…
Environment
Prevent erosion by self-inserting concrete mats
In order to prevent erosion for works, Minh Tac Engineering Consultant Company Limited, Ho Chi Minh City has launched self-woven concrete carpet, which can protect river…
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Where is the majestic Providence Canyon in America created?
Not entirely formed by the hands of nature, the Providence canyon in America was created by the reason few people expected.
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The sparkling glass beach is in danger of disappearing
Being taken back by tourists as souvenirs with natural abrasion makes Glass beach, where there are sparkling glass pebbles at risk, disappear after two more decades.
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Video: Volcanic eruption creates new islands in Japan
The Japanese Navy saw smoke rising about 1000km south of Tokyo on November 20 and the coast guard then confirmed a new island was born around Ogasawara Islands.