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Living near major roads leads to high pollution exposure
According to a new study, people living near major roads are exposed to high concentrations of air pollutants. The study was conducted by a research team from the University of Toronto, Canada, as...
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1,000 tourists stranded in New Zealand town after floods and mudslides
About 1,000 tourists were stranded in a resort in Franz Josef, a small town in New Zealand after intense flooding and mudslides hit the region. Fran About 1,000 tourists were stranded in a resort in ...
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$3 billion water management project initiates in Toronto
The first phase of a $3 billion project that aims in controlling stormwater and reducing sewer overflow in Toronto is launched. The first (out of 5) part of the project includes the construction of...
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New Zealand volcano eruption: At least 5 dead
At least 5 people were reported dead after a volcano erupted in New Zealand's White Island on Monday, December 9, 2019. White Island is one of New Z At least 5 people were reported dead after a volca...
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Over 1,680 dams in the United States are considered to be high hazard
According to extended research conducted by the Associated Press, 1,688 dams located in 44 states and the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico are in poor According to extended research conducted by the As...
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Rockfall in South African gold mine: 4 workers dead
4 mineworkers were found dead after a rockfall occurred in a gold mine located in Orkney, South Africa. The incident occurred on Friday, December 6, 4 mineworkers were found dead after a rockfall oc...
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Robotic vehicles to fix broken satellites
Scientists from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio have developed robots that can fix defective satellites. There is a significant amount of dysfunctional or broken satellites that are...
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Wildfires have increased the threat of mudslides in California
The risk of mudslides has significantly increased in California regions affected by wildfires. Mudslides are common in steep, mountainous areas locat The risk of mudslides has significantly increased...
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Landslide triggers a bridge collapse in north Italy
A bridge located near Savona, north Italy, was swept away by a landslide on November 24, 2019. The bridge was part of the Italian A6 motorway betwe A bridge located near Savona, north Italy, was swe...
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Mudslides in Kenya caused at least 53 fatalities
Mudslides that occurred on November 23, 2019, in West Pokot County, Kenya, have caused at least 53 fatalities as victims were buried under the debri Mudslides that occurred on November 23, 2019, in W...
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