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Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Fifty years ago, on 21 October 1966, disaster struck in Aberfan, Wales. 116 children aged between 7-10 and 28 adults were killed when a landslide destroyed the local school and several houses. The avalanche happened after a build-up of water in a coal tip above the village. The National Coal Board (NCB) had ignored concerns of local authorities about the location of the tip. They were found guilty of extreme negligence by a tribunal in 1997. Oct 19, 2016
Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary of the coal tip landslide that killed 116 children

Fifty years ago, on 21 October 1966, disaster struck in Aberfan, Wales. 116 children aged between 7-10 and 28 adults were killed when a landslide destroyed the local school and several houses. The avalanche happened after a build-up of water in a coal tip above the village. The National Coal Board (NCB) had ignored concerns of local authorities about the location of the tip. They were found guilty of extreme negligence by a tribunal in 1997. Oct 19, 2016
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How cucumbers keep you healthy

Cucumber is a rich source of fibre, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, potassium and a great quantity of water content. Oct 18, 2016
Satellite footage shows Typhoons Sarika and Haima

Satellite footage shows Typhoons Sarika and Haima

Satellite footage from the Japanese Himawari 8 weather satellite shows Typhoon Sarika and Haima moving across the South China Sea and Philippine Sea on 18 October. Typhoon Sarika has killed two people after making landfall in the Philippines and is now hitting the southern Chinese island province of Hainan. Typhoon Haima could bring winds over 130mph and torrential rain when it hits northern Luzon in the Philippines. Oct 18, 2016
How drones are being used in the fight against poachers

How drones are being used in the fight against poachers

Zimbabwe and Malawi have started using South African drones to combat poaching. As part of the Air Shepherd program, Drone Solutions is providing drones to national parks that use live infrared footage to track poachers and help guide ground teams. Elephants and rhinos are hunted for their ivory and horns and can have their tusks hacked off while they are still alive or are simply killed for them. Elephant populations fell at least 30% between 2007 and 2014, whilst around 1,000 rhinos are killed each year to supply demand for rhino horn. Oct 18, 2016
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