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Nearly half of a mangrove forest
Environment

Nearly half of a mangrove forest

In 63 years (from 1943-2007) the rate of loss of mangrove forests in Vietnam is very high. The area of ​​mangroves has decreased from 408 thousand hectares (in 1943) to…

December 16, 2018
Flood threatens the Netherlands
Environment

Flood threatens the Netherlands

The Netherlands is facing the risk of widespread flooding as many dikes in this country are threatened by rising water levels after heavy rains.

December 16, 2018
The tragedy of climate change
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The tragedy of climate change

Climate change is accompanied by global warming that causes glaciers to melt, flood and sweep everywhere, polluting the atmosphere and water resources in many parts of t…

December 16, 2018
Nigeria built a floating school
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Nigeria built a floating school

As the global sea level rises and floods become more and more frequent, architects are looking to build structures on the water. Floating school in Makoko, Nigeria is su…

December 15, 2018