Industrial use, waste disposal, the increased use of chemicals and hazardous substances, and poor environmental management during past decades have left a legacy of contaminated sites across the WHO European Region. In the European Union alone, it is estimated that there are 2.8 million sites with potential contamination, and only some of these are formally registered and have their environmental and health consequences assessed. The potential health impacts of contaminated sites include increased prevalence of cancer... Читать дальше...
Most of the methane gas emitted from Amazon wetlands regions is vented into the atmosphere via tree root systems—with significant emissions occurring even when the ground is not flooded, say researchers at the University of Birmingham.
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Season 2 of Tiger King was a waste of time.
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BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has spoken of his new-found appreciation for professional dancers after taking part in the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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New Zealand, who are also the number one ranked Test team in the world (before this series began) were beaten all hands down, despite a historic performance by left arm spinner Ajaz Patel. After being denied a win in the first Test due to the grittiness shown by the Kiwi tail-enders and bad light in Kanpur, the hosts put up a solid display in the second Test against the team which beat them in the final of the inaugural World Test Championship.
I’M A Celeb fans have turned on camp ‘snakes’ for slating Naughty Boy despite him delivering meals for camp. The music producer has faced almost every gruesome challenge during his 11 days on the show. Fed up I’m A Celeb fans have laid into the ‘snakes’ who have slammed Naughty Boy although most of his […]
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The actress was promoting the forthcoming film alongside the star-studded cast which includes Meryl Streep.
Best practices in attracting and retaining employees will be the focus of an informational forum scheduled in Mandan on Monday, Dec. 13.
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Army begins internal inquiry into Nagaland firing: Sources
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Stars including Stevie Wonder and Brandi Carlile paid homage to 2021 Kennedy Center Honors inductees Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Berry Gordy and more.
“They [the sanctions] are the only serious threat to the economic security of our republic. But I think that right now we cope with the sanctions pressure well. We have mobilization plans for every scenario. I do not see any global problems in this regard,” the deputy head of the Belarus President Administration said.
Electric Vehicles are the next big thing in the Indian automotive segment. It will be a structural shift in terms of both fuel change and ecosystem. Many brands have already put in their products in the market and are also reaping the rewards. Non-Indian companies are now witnessing the growing demand for the EV segment […]
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