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Singapore burns its garbage and dumps the ash into the sea; how a 350-hectare island became a wildlife haven

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Singapore burns its garbage and dumps the ash into the sea; how a 350-hectare island became a wildlife haven

Did you know Singapore has a trash island made from ash? The country has managed to create a 350-hectare land area that has transformed into an ecological haven where migratory birds reside and corals thrive. The idea stems from a problem unique to the nation, it does not have much land to spare.A city-state located … Read more

In 1953, North and South Korea established a demilitarised zone; decades later human isolation led to the formation of a 155-mile-long wildlife haven

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In 1953, North and South Korea established a demilitarised zone; decades later human isolation led to the formation of a 155-mile-long wildlife haven

Soldiers on both sides stand behind fences and in between are thousands of landmines. For more than 70 years, humans have not ventured into a 155-mile-long corridor that divides two nations, North and South Korea. While boundaries and borders can ward people off, nature is above all such regulations. This is probably why a space … Read more

How Iran’s attacks put Dubai’s ‘safe haven’ reputation under pressure

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How Iran's attacks put Dubai's 'safe haven' reputation under pressure

Amid the unrelenting turmoil of the Middle East, Dubai has always been a glittering haven in the Gulf—a dazzling center of glamor, grandeur, towering skyscrapers and a skyline that cuts through the clouds. But the latest shock raises a stark question: Is the Pearl of the Bay really safe?The city, which attracts millions of tourists … Read more