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The risk of flooding increases due to sea level changes
A new study by scientists at the University of Southampton shows that sea levels are rising in the south coast of England in the past century, thereby increasing the ris…
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India faces the risk of water shortage
According to the tracking results of NASA satellites (US Aerospace Agency), many parts of India are facing the risk of severe water shortage.
Environment
The North faces dangerous weather patterns
The two storms simultaneously operating and the cold air rushing over made the North suffer from heavy rain from tonight.
Environment
Towards a green economy, green energy
Facing the global economic downturn, the risk of exhausting traditional energy sources and the threat of climate change today, the world is looking for new ways ...
Environment
Tsunami risk in the West Coast of the United States
The likelihood of a massive tsunami from the Pacific to the west coast of the United States may be larger than previously thought, according to a new study of geological…
Environment
Typhoon, flash flood risk
Storm No. 4 caused strong winds of level 7, level 8, shock level 9, level 10 on the waters of the Gulf of Tonkin; level 6, level 7, level 9 jerk on coastal areas from Qu…
Environment
Climate change quickly forces scientists to evaluate conservation strategies
For the first time, scientists are objectively evaluating measures that can help organisms to adapt to rapid climate change and other threats to the environment.
Environment
Many big cities in Vietnam are at risk of earthquakes
Across Vietnam's territory, there are 30 areas that can generate earthquakes. The strongest shockwave reached 6.8 Richter levels, enough to knock down houses.
Environment
Risks from carbon dioxide in the next millennium
Scientists at the University of Liverpool found that the heat from carbon dioxide will increase fivefold in the next millennium.
Environment
Ca Mau may be flooded in large areas
In the next 25 years, climate change can cause widespread flooding and salinisation of freshwater ecosystems in Ca Mau.
Environment
Producing bricks from toxic milk to protect the environment
A city in southern China is considering the possibility of using contaminated milk powder as a raw material for brick production, to limit the risk of soil and water pol…
Environment
The risk of 'ecological credit collapse'
Environmental organizations have just announced an independent study confirming that Earth is facing an 'ecological credit collapse'.
Environment
The risk of extinction of North American freshwater fish
Nearly 40% of fish species in North American streams, rivers and lakes are threatened, according to the most detailed assessment of freshwater fish conservation in the l…
Environment
Southeast Asia has a high rate of arsenic poisoning in the country
Groundwater arsenic contamination is posing a major risk to the health of millions of people, especially in densely populated river deltas of Southeast Asia. Up to now,…
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Nearly half of primates are endangered
48% of the 634 species of primates worldwide are facing extinction, caused by deforestation and indiscriminate hunting of humans, according to a World Conservation Union…