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The earthquake raised the ground by two meters in the Philippines

A powerful earthquake that killed more than 60 people in the Philippines also caused a two-meter uplift of land that damaged the marine ecosystem, the country's environment ministry said.

90 dead in floods in Vietnam

At least 55 dead in floods in Vietnam

At least 55 people have died in floods in Vietnam since Sunday, with rescue workers still searching for 13 people who are missing, the Ministry of Environment said in a statement.

Dramatic floods in Vietnam: Several dead

Shops and homes are under water and desperate people are being rescued from rooftops. Stubborn torrential rains have flooded parts of Vietnam and the rising death toll is now over 40.

Japan deploys military – against bears

Japan has had enough. After a spate of bear attacks, the animals are now being fought off – with the help of the army. Since April, bears have injured more than 100 people and killed at least 13, according to the Ministry of the Environment in Tokyo.

Over 50 Dead as Typhoon Bualoi Hits Vietnam

Over 50 people have died in Vietnam, which has been ravaged by the powerful typhoon Bualoi.

Researchers on Antarctica ask for help after threats

A South African research team at an isolated facility on Antarctica has appealed to authorities for help after a colleague threatened to kill another.

Must improve – households need to sort more

Households must get better at sorting more waste and municipalities must ensure that it becomes easier to recycle and reuse. I am convinced that Sweden can be better than we are now, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari.