The power of dams
Videographic illustrating the role played by the world's dams. In Quebec province in Canada, four massive hydroelectric dams that will…
6 years ago
Environment
Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high: UN
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, have hit…
6 years ago
Dead sperm whale in Indonesia found with 6 kg of plastic in stomach
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- A sperm whale has been found dead in Indonesia with 115 plastic cups and 25 plastic…
6 years ago
The science of how cats’ tongues keep them clean
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US researchers, armed with high-speed video cameras, have revealed the secret to cat grooming. It's…
6 years ago
Humanity faces simultaneous climate disasters: study
by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- By century's end, many parts of the world may have…
6 years ago
The Greenland’s giant crater
Videographic locating a huge meteorite crater discovered in Greenland. The crater is the first of its kind ever found there…
6 years ago
Raindrops keep falling: Climate change makes storms worse – study
by Sara Hussein Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Climate change is increasing the amount of rain that hurricanes…
6 years ago
‘Super-Earth’ discovered orbiting Sun’s nearest star
by Patrick Galey Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- A "super-Earth" has been discovered orbiting the closest single star…
6 years ago
Two thirds of African cities face ‘extreme climate risk’
by Patrick GALEY Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Rapid population growth and poor infrastructure have put two out of…
6 years ago
Surprise giant ‘corpse flower’ blooms at Indonesia farm
LABUHANBATU, Indonesia (AFP) -- An Indonesian farmer was startled to discover a rare "corpse flower" blooming in his plantation on…
6 years ago
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