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Global warming, rising population is straining soils
Burgeoning population is a roadblock not only to development, but also a burden on natural resources, heralding a pace of slow growth and fast exploitation of resources. Both, global warming and rising population are a drag that needs fixing, if man..
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Rich developed countries pondering over cut off targets after failing to abide by Kyoto
Kyoto Protocol came and is heading to its climax, without leaving any considerable impact on lessening the burden on earth. Then, what is it that can save the earth from the claws of global warming? Kyoto Protocol was designed to limit...
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'Goddess of the Yangtze' Makes an Appearance!
Much to the surprise and joy of conservationists, a freshwater dolphin that had been declared 'extinct' only days ago, has made an appearance in the Yangtze River! This is the Baiji Dolphin, also called the Chinese River Dolphin and affectionately...
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Iriomote Wildcat joins 'Red List' of Threatened Species
An increase in tourism, vehicles and a deadly frog fungus is being held responsible for landing a rare Japanese wildcat on the 'critically endangered list'. This change in status by the Japanese Environment Ministry is the latest indication of..
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Great Wall of China may disappear twenty years from now
It may sound unbelievable but as per a report, the Great Wall of China might disappear in some twenty years from now. The report also confirms that the Great Wall is being reduced to ruins and dust, the reason being the great sandstorms. However, the...
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Global warming to cause recurrent flooding
Global warming is a universal malady ready to devour life on earth. Besides, warming surroundings by shooting the mercury, carbon dioxide is a great obstacle for plant respiration cycle, which impacts atmosphere indirectly. So long, we were...
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UN climate meet urges India & China to cut emissions
A UN climate change meet has urged India and China to cut down on their carbon emissions because of being among the most vulnerable to global warming. India and China, the two fastest developing economies are also the largest polluters of...
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57,000 Olive Ridley turtle eggs seized by Mexican police
Mexican authorities have seized a large consignment of endangered turtle eggs. Nearly, 57,000 Olive Ridley turtle eggs were recovered from smugglers, near the Oaxacan beach in southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. The eggs are very popular in this..
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Encroaching Shrubs Linked to Rising CO2 Levels: Study
A new study published by the USDA has found that increasing carbon dioxide level in the air is fueling a global 'shrub invasion'. Providing evidence to support this theory, the research has suggested that current environmental conditions are...
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A well-spun 'under water' home
Have you ever wondered how water spiders survive underwater? It all comes down a well- spun home! Recently scientists at the University of Bern in Switzerland conducted a study that examined eight female water spiders. This new research has...
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Eight weird tree sculptures carved by nature
Plants and trees have excellent flexibility. They are capable of creating strange works of unintentional art that you just watch them bewildered. There are artists who have given meaningful shapes to trees such as of tables and mirrors. Tree sculptures ar
The Big Question: Are vertical farms really green?
Why we are asking this nowThe concept of vertical farming is receiving a number of positive as well as negative feedback, right from its inception. Many agriculturalists and socialists have analyzed the usefulness of this concept in the practical world. I
10 Innovative curtains designed to conserve energy
Curtains are primarily meant to avert sunlight and heat from entering our rooms. Draping over the windows and doors curtains secure us. Here we talk about ten innovative curtains that can conserve energy in various ways. There are curtains embedded with s
What’s Next: Future homes to eschew apocalypse
As we know it The claims of an apocalypse-like situation may be wrong. But, it can't be denied that millions of people around the world die every year because of natural disasters like earthquake, flood, tsunami and tornado. The world faces about 600 disa
