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(Reuters) - Greenpeace accused Russia on Monday of trying to block its protest against offshore drilling in the mineral-rich but ecologically fragile Arctic after Russian coastguards boarded its vessel. ...more |
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Tokyo Electric Power Co , the operator of the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant, said it would invite foreign decommissioning experts to advise it on how to deal with highly radioactive water leaking from the site, and Japan signalled it may dip into a $3.6 billion emergency reserve fund to help pay for the clean-up. ...more |
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Planting trees in coastal deserts could capture carbon dioxide, reduce harsh desert temperatures, boost rainfall, revitalise soils and produce cheap biofuels, say scientists. ...more |
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A by-product of rapid economic growth, the volume of solid waste generated by Qatar has been increasing steadily in recent years ...more |
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![Know the right quantity of nutrients required by body Know the right quantity of nutrients required by body](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_f589c1d7-b2ad-408f-ae31-9e355b789099_.jpg) |
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It’s well known that iron, vitamins or carbohydrates are nutrients essential to keep our body fit.But be careful about the quantity, warns an expert. Focus on the quantity to avoid health problems.
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Studies done by Researchers in the United States suggest that greater consumption of fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of developing invasive bladder cancer in women. ...more |
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![Dreamers work to create huge new park in Delhi Dreamers work to create huge new park in Delhi](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_f5241e72-315e-4f9f-9d64-41a099f352c3_.jpg) |
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In a tangle of forgotten, overgrown brush in the heart of India’s capital, a quiet plan has been hatched to change the landscape of one of the world’s most populous cities.
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KARACHI - A massive campaign will be launched next week to end pollution and ensure cleanliness in Karachi. NGOs, district local government institutions, corporate sector and community groups will take full part in it. ...more |
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For decades, the vulnerable U.S. desert tortoise has led a sheltered existence. ...more |
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