Forests cover about 30 percent of the world’s land area. They are home to millions of plant and animal species. They also provide raw materials, protect water resources, and play an important role in mitigating climate change. However, due to deforestation, the world will lose
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For the first time since March 11, Japanese students from the hardest-hit areas of the devastating tsunami are returning to school. Authorities have been eager to reopen schools as soon as possible, in hopes of creating a sense of stability and security for the children.
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There are many beautiful islands all over the world. Recently, hundreds of new islands have been discovered around the world. A new global survey found a total of 657 new barrier islands worldwide. The study was conducted by researchers from Duke University and
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According to a recent report, the U.S. is the world’s kindest country. The study by the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) found that America is the kindest country with people more likely to help strangers than in any other
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On April 6, the Nashville Zoo in the U.S. state of Tennessee opened two clouded leopard cubs to the public. The cubs were born last month at the zoo. A female clouded leopard named Jing Jai gave birth to three cubs. However, one died shortly after being born on March
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Last week, very low levels of radioactive iodine have been found in the air in China. The Chinese environment ministry said that the radioactive iodine had been emitted by the nuclear power plants in Fukushima, Japan. The nuclear facilities were destroyed by a strong
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On March 19, Knut the world’s most popular polar bear died at Berlin Zoo in Germany. He was famous for his cuteness. Born on December 5, 2006, he was called the national pet of Germany. He was raised by his zoo keeper after his mother rejected him. He was the first
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On March 11, a powerful earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. The powerful earthquake destroyed many buildings, roads, houses, and even military planes. The 10-meter-high tsunami swept away homes, cars, and ships. The 9.0 magnitude shock was the biggest to
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According to a new survey, Hawaii is the happiest state in the U.S. Among the 50 states in the country, the beautiful state topped well-being list. The survey was conducted for a year between January 1 and December 31 in 2010 by telephone. It asked 352,840 adults ages 18
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According to a new study, the U.S. has a much higher obesity rate than Canada. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said last Wednesday that about 24 percent of Canadian adults are obese compared to more than 34 percent of American adults. The
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