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Building collapses in Mumbai: 8 people dead
On July 31st 2016, a building collapsed in Bhiwandi, a suburb of Mumbai, India killing 8 people and injuring more. The causes are investigated by authorities. The failure of course raises concern amon...
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In less than 8 months, humanity exhausted Earth's budget for 2016
At this rate, we need the resources of 1.6 planets! At this rate, we need the resources of 1.6 planets! The 8th of August was the ‘Earth Overshoot Day’ for 2016, the new record day est...
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A smog free tower purifies polluted air and turns it into jewelry
The ‘green’ appliance which turns human-created carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide into gemstones The ‘green’ appliance which turns human-created carbon dioxide and carbon m...
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The “Pearl of Istanbul” is in progress…
A new architectural project for a new marina design in Istanbul was announced recently. The design call for a mixed-use construction which will include a complex of man-made islands and a central piec...
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You got the picture? Environmental issues in sketches
Visualization is always useful towards better understating an issue! Visualization is always useful towards better understating an issue! Air pollution - When we add the word &lsqu...
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Flood Waters in Nepal Break Through Defense Wall (Video)
Heavy rainfall in Nepal continues and mass flooding is causing severe damage. Flash flooding and landslides in Butwal in the Rupandehi district just over a week ago were responsible for over 58 deaths...
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Generating energy from human steps!
These floor tiles could use foot power to light up cities These floor tiles could use foot power to light up cities A start-up based in the UK has designed innovative floor tiles that conver...
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Poorly Engineered Roads in Nepal Trigger Landslides
The 2016 monsoon season has been particularly severe in Nepal and has resulted in mass flooding and dozens of landslides. Reports indicate that there have been 73 deaths in 19 separate landslides in a...
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The Millennium tower of San Francisco is being sunk!
The Millennium Tower is a high-rise luxurious building and a landmark of San Francisco. The impressive structure stands out and is the tallest residential building in San Francisco, but recent...
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Things to consider when going solar...
Review these prerequisites before time, to make the installation process run much smoother Review these prerequisites before time, to make the installation process run much smoother More and more...
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