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China is winning the fight against air pollution
If the trend continues, the average Chinese citizen will see their life expectancy increase by 2.4 years relative to 2013 If the trend continues, the average Chinese citizen will see their life expec...
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Solar and wind energy could cover 80% of US electricity demand
Investment in greater storage and expansions of transmission capabilities are key factors according to the researchers Investment in greater storage and expansions of transmission capabilities are ke...
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Florida pedestrian bridge collapses 5 days after its installation
The bridge, which was expected to open in January 2019, was being built using a method called accelerated bridge construction The bridge, which was expected to open in January 2019, was bei...
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High-efficiency solar panel cost fell 37% in 2017
The falling price is driven by several factors The falling price is driven by several factorsAccording to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), the price for high-efficiency solar panels fe...
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This giant sinkhole on a busy street in Japan was repaired in just 48 hours (vid)
Engineers and construction workers impressed the world with their efficiency Engineers and construction workers impressed the world with their efficiency Read more
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Corinth Canal in Greece closed due to landslide (video)
Greece temporarily shut Corinth Canal for marine traffic on Monday, February 26, after intense storms and bad weather caused a rockfall in the area. Greece temporarily shut Corinth Canal for marine t...
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Last year’s ozone hole was the smallest observed since 1988
More good news: scientists predict it will continue to shrink, although its full recovery is not expected until the middle of the century More good news: scientists predict it will continue to shrink...
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Water scarcity: Cape Town is running dry
‘Day Zero’ approaches, when the city’s water taps will be turned off in Mid-May ‘Day Zero’ approaches, when the city’s water taps will be turned off in Mid-MayCape Town, a maj...
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Cars swallowed up after road collapses in Rome (video)
The road collapsed after what appears to be a deep excavation failure at the nearby active construction site. The road collapsed after what appears to be a deep excavation failure at the nearby activ...
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Colombian under-construction bridge collapsed, probably due to high loads
The cable-stayed bridge, whose collapse killed 10 construction workers, was set to be opened in March as part of a major highway linked to the capital Bogota The cable-stayed bridge, whose colla...
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