We thought these places were useless. They may help save the world.
They go by many names and are often called peatlands. Only recently have we begun to appreciate peat. Locked away in that soggy soil under ankle-deep water is a tremendous amount of carbon. But ...
Welcome to the “island of death”: where a lethal disease lurked beneath visitors' feet
For half a century, this tiny island’s toxic past meant it was declared off limits by its country’s government.
The 19 best train trips in the world
From luxury heritage routes to routine service passing through extraordinary scenery, here are 19 of our favorite rail ...
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China removes buoy from Japan's EEZ near Senkaku Islands: Reports
Japan Coast Guard (JCG) on Wednesday confirmed that a Chinese buoy that was installed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is no longer there. The buoy had been floating in the area since July ...
China launches patrols near disputed Diaoyu Islands after removing contentious buoy
Chinese coastguard vessels began patrols of the contested waters off the Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday, a day after Beijing ...