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Ecology

World resource consumption will triple by 2050

Global consumption of natural resources could triple to 140 billion tons per year by 2050, warns the UN Programme...
Published: 16 May 2011, 07:39

In Shanghai, the air is dangerous to human health

Air pollution levels in Shanghai have already reached a record 500 units, with 300 units considered dangerous...
Published: 11 May 2011, 19:23

The world's population in 2100 will be 10.1 billion

The world's population, currently just under 7 billion, will increase to 10.1 billion by the end of the century...
Published: 10 May 2011, 21:52

Scientists present the most accurate model of the Earth's globe to date

As reported on the official website of the European Space Agency ESA, to create the map, scientists used data obtained by the GOCE apparatus, a satellite for studying the gravitational field and constant ocean currents.
Published: 01 April 2011, 17:04

Polluted air harms the heart more than cocaine and alcohol

Scientists found that cocaine use increased the risk of heart attack by 24 times, while exposure to air pollution increased the risk by only 5%, but the number of people using cocaine is significantly smaller than those exposed to air pollution.
Published: 26 February 2011, 20:38

Google and Microsoft will help Obama fight illegal online pharmacies

Google and Microsoft have agreed to help the administration of US President Barack Obama create a non-profit organization to combat illegal online pharmacies, Bloomberg reports, citing the Office of Management and Budget under the US President.

Published: 09 January 2011, 20:06