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Oil palm plantations pose a threat to water quality
Palm oil is an ingredient in thousands of products, from peanut butter, packaged bread, shampoo, shaving cream ... the palm oil industry is a booming multi-billion dolla…
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Western Amazon is threatened by oil pollution
A new study of polluted areas shows that the West Amazon, an extremely bio-cultural and diverse area, may have been contaminated by widespread oil pollution over the pas…
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The century oil spill still has consequences
According to research by University of Georgia scientists (USA), the amount of methane leaked after a serious oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010, still exists…
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Turn algae into biological crude oil in 60 minutes
US scientists have recently introduced a technique to process bio-algae oil from algae within 60 minutes, to save time and reduce costs significantly.
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Campaign to save fuel by simple balloons
High oil prices are not only a concern for the people but also have a great impact on the economy.
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Oil spill threatens the French nature reserve
On September 2, a large-scale oil spill occurred near the northern coast of France's Corsica island, according to an initial assessment of the oil spill over 40km2.
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Gas burners cause fires in oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico
US media reported that a natural gas flare had occurred at an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, off the US state of Louisiana on the night of July 23.
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Oil slicks attack Thai island island coast
On July 29, about 50,000 liters of oil spilled onto the beach of Ao Phrao of the famous tourist island of Ko Samet, leaving many tourists to leave the island.
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Arctic is about to have high speed internet
The Arctic is believed to have high-speed broadband internet, when ocean carriers, fishing and oil diverted operations to the north amid rising temperatures and melting…
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CO2 capture technology is not commonly used
The technology to capture and store carbon dioxide gas (CO2) to release this gas into the natural environment has caused many US ecologists to speak out because of its l…
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The world's largest landfill threatens marine life
Captain Charles Moore's floating landfill in the Pacific region is said to be equivalent to the continental United States with a capacity of 100,000 tons of waste accord…
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Utilize waste cooking oil to produce electricity
2OC and Thames Water, two UK companies, have signed a £ 200 million contract to turn fat wastes that clog London City sewers into electricity to supply wastewater treatm…
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Exploiting endless energy sources
Exploiting the potential of renewable energy to reduce consumption and import of fossil fuels is a major challenge for Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest country in the…
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Japan: Snow storms cause hundreds of flights to be canceled
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) today said heavy snowfall in the country has hindered traffic in many provinces, including Tokyo.
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2030: Running the world will be Asia and Africa
By 2030, our planet will be crowded, the world begins to feel scarce. The role of the United States in the world is seriously reduced.