Tag: resources
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Historic Museum Containing Ancient Human Remains Faces Threat of Closure: A WSJ Report
A museum renowned for housing some of the oldest human bones is currently facing threats to its preservation. The detailed report explores the significant challenges, including environmental and financial issues, that are putting these invaluable archaeological findings at risk. The Wall Street Journal is an American business and economic-focused international daily newspaper based in New…
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China Expands Hydroelectric Power with Risky Megadams in Earthquake-Prone Areas
China is advancing its hydropower capabilities by constructing an extensive network of dams along its longest river, the Yangtze, notably in the highly remote and earthquake-prone regions. This ambitious project involves more than a dozen dams, including the $31 billion Baihetan Dam, which alone generates 16,000 megawatts of power. Despite the hydropower potential, which is…
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Exploring Space Mining as a Solution to Earth’s Resource Shortages
The video explores the potential of space mining as a solution to the earth’s dwindling resources. It delves into how extracting minerals and other materials from asteroids, the moon, and other celestial bodies could address shortages of key resources crucial for technology and industry. The discussion includes the technological, economic, and environmental implications of space…