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Four of the world's 10 most polluted areas fell into Russia, while the former Soviet Union republics
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Super seismic, super tsunami threaten Southeast Asia
Large earthquakes off the Sumatra islands, Indonesia on September 12, can lead to a massive earthquake that causes tsunamis, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousan…
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NASA spent $ 12 million on studying global warming
Global climate conditions warm up, leading to great impacts on the weather. Great storms that are abnormal happen to affect the lives of millions of unforeseen harmful p…
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HCMC: The air is contaminated with lead
In Ho Chi Minh City, the amount of lead in the air has doubled, from 0.5μg / m3 to over 1μg / m3. The abnormal increase in lead as mentioned above is due to the fact tha…
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Environmental pollution: 4 million children die each year
According to the World Health Organization's warning, up to 4 million children die each year from environmental factors, such as air pollution, dirty water and exposure…
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Mortality rate increases with temperature
According to researchers, climate changes will make summer hotter. This phenomenon will lead to higher mortality rates. Mercedes Medina-Ramón, of Harvard Medical School,…
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Nearly one-third of species of plants and animals are in danger of extinction because of climate change
In a report published April 6, leading UN scientists said nearly one-third of the world's plant and animal species are threatened with extinction due to climate change.
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The climate heats up, threatening railways to Tibet
On March 10, leading Chinese meteorologists warned that climate change could jeopardize tourists using railroads linking East China with Tibet.
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Thailand - model of environmental improvement
The Thai government now encourages oil companies to produce cleaner fuels, which impose high taxes to phase out two-wheeled vehicles that are more polluting and require…
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UN: dangerous climate change like war
On March 1, during his first address on global climate theme, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said climate change is also dangerous to humankind like war. Mr. Ban urged…
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Mining causes earthquakes
According to a study by Christian D. Klose of Columbia University (USA), the most intense earthquake in Australian history occurs due to changes in the Earth's crust str…
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2007 will be the record warming year
According to Professor Phil Jones - Director of the Department of Climate Research at the University of East Anglia (UK), and one of the UK's leading climate experts - 2…
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Motorcycle smoke is poisoning Asia
The rapid increase in motorcycles in the streets is the main reason leading to serious air pollution in major cities in Asia, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City,
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Small nuclear explosions can reduce the temperature on Earth
Some scientists propose theory
Environment
10 most polluted places on the planet
An environmental group called the US-based Blacksmith Institute yesterday announced the