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…
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At the end of the century, the sea will submerge 4 million Americans
According to two recent studies, scientists predict that about 4 million Americans, living on an area larger than the state of Maryland (about 32,000 square kilometers)…
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Losing 40% of the Mekong Delta if the sea level rises by one meter
One meter sea level rise, nearly 40% of the Mekong Delta area is submerged in water, which is the climate change scenario estimated for the end of this century, announce…
Environment
Earthquake shook Japan, causing tsunami warnings
A series of earthquakes rocked the capital of Tokyo and northeastern Japan on the evening of March 14 leading to a tsunami warning several places, but no damage or casua…
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The Caribbean region is vulnerable to climate and economic problems
On February 10, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and General Director of the United Nations Commission on Regional Economy of Latin America and the Caribbe…
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The whole country must go to refuge for climate change
The entire population of the Maldives, a paradise island nation located in the Indian Ocean, is in danger of becoming the first refugees to be chased out of the country…
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Phan Thiet: collapsed dozens of houses by the sea invaded
Due to the effects of the Northeast monsoon in combination with the high tide, from December 2011, there has been a situation of sea encroaching strongly in the resident…
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.
Environment
Reducing vulnerability to marine resources and environment
Over the past years, the growth of the coastal economic sectors in Vietnam has increased rapidly, but in addition to extreme natural phenomena, this is also a cause of d…
Environment
Thailand's capital Bangkok will be engulfed by the sea
The newspaper Le Monde recently published 'Bangkok is sinking into the sea', in which warnings by 2030, part of the Thai capital will be flooded.
Environment
Drought, saline intrusion threatens the Mekong basin
Climate change and rising sea levels have seriously affected the Mekong basin ...
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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…
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The terrifying change of the Earth due to climate change
The photos partly show the frightening influence of climate change on life on Earth.
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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…