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Disappearance of the Aral Sea, One of the Biggest Man-made Disasters

Mila Luleva — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:15:47 +0000

Aral Sea, the one that was once the biggest land-locked lake, providing food and jobs to thousands, is now only history. And people have only themselves to blame. We have learnt to live with natural disasters- hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes. Although some might argue whether or not the severity of these has increased due to […]

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Mountaintop Removal Mining Down 62%

Annika Tostengard — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:39:52 +0000

A report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration reveals that the United States’ coal production is slowing down. One of the most environmentally devastating types of mining, mountaintop removal, has declined by an amazing 62%. The report suggests that a lower demand for coal as a reason, citing cheap natural gas and renewables as […]

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Top 10 Environmental Issues Caused By Humanity – The Worst

Mila Luleva — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:00:25 +0000

Environmental issues, no matter where they occur, should concern all of us, because the ecosystems’ interconnectedness of all sorts can make an issue that started in Peru propagate all the way to China. Protecting the environment, controlling environmental issues, producing renewable energy, and of course a lot more are issues that concern or should concern us. […]

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