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Old boat converted into world’s first self-propelled church
No matter what religion you follow, praying always means going to the holy shrine and worshiping the almighty. But, here is a place of worship that doesn’t await the devotees, instead it itself goes to the worshipers. The Prince Saint Vladimir is...
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Australia experiences its hottest ever decade since records began
Like the rest of the world, Australia has also started showing impacts of climate change and global warming. Drought, dust storms, rise in heat waves and intense wildfires are some of the hazardous consequences faced by the country in the Southern...
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Drought-tolerant corn raises hope for the farmers
Drought has been one of the primary concerns of cultivators and has resulted in severe famines over the ages. That is why the recent development of drought resistant variety of corn has raised hopes for many of them. The detailed report can be seen...
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Chinese water bodies likely to get depleted by 2030
The Chinese authorities expect that the water resources in the country are going to be depleted by the year 2030. Fearing the worst, the Chinese govt. has already asked the responsible officials to take the necessary steps in the face of crisis....
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Rice prices can go up in China!
The most over populated nation and the most rapidly growing economic in Asia may face shortage of rice in the forthcoming months as the Chinese media reveals that south China are suffering from serious drought. The water levels on two major rivers in...
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Africa is almost forgotten in climate change battle
Global climate change has become the top priority in UN. Nations are pulling together almost all the resources they have to stop the climate change and save the environment. However, in this battle against time and pollution, one continent has been...
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An ominous sign ahead as the world struggles with its food supply
Starving souls glare with empty eyes as their will slowly wilts under the continuous glare of the sun & more so with the lack of any imminent hope. They wait for a knight in shining armor to come show them the way in to pastures more green, quite...
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Drought-hit Georgia declares emergency
Georgia has declared a state of emergency following its worst drought in decades and appealed to President George W. Bush for federal aid, newspapers said on Sunday. The drought, which has hit several states including swaths of Georgia, Alabama,...
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Severe Australian drought threatens wine industry
With Australia going through extended periods of drought, the country's wine makers are getting more concerned day by day. This situation is making Australian wineries reconsider various aspects of their business. This is yet another influence of..
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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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