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China, the United States, and India are the biggest suppliers of carbon pollution in the world. this was said by scientists who were discussing how to reduce carbon pollution in the air. Scientists estimate that if emissions continue to increase, in the next 30 years, the earth will increase in heat as much as 1.1 degrees Celsius. “This is the wrong thing,” said Norwegian Scientist Team Global Carbon Project International Glen Peters.

Project Team Ikea

The project team said that emissions continued to increase 2.5 percent for this year. “The time is very short,” Pierre Friedlingtein said. Meanwhile, Ecologist from Carnegie’s institution, Chris Field, said there must be a definite step to overcome the challenges of climate change. It is known that these emissions are mostly derived from burning fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and gas and forest fires, Causing carbon to be stored in the atmosphere.

To reduce air emissions, company executives such as Apple, Ikea, and oil companies take part in events in Manhattan. Hopefully, they can make climate commitments too. “Today is very important, for people around the world to support leaders in moving forward and taking the challenge of climate change more seriously,” said chief executive Ikea Peter Agnefjall.

India Competes With China For Bad Affairs In Air Quality

India is now China’s competitor in matters of poor air quality due to pollution. The poor quality of India’s air has resulted in 1.1 million people dying prematurely, almost equal to the number of pollution victims in China. However, when the death toll from air pollution in China over the past few years tends to be stagnant, then in India the victims of air pollution continue to grow.

The number of Indians who died before their time rose 50 percent, directly proportional to the quality of the air that continued to deteriorate. To measure air quality, a 2.5 PM reference is used which calculates the number of healthy particles that enter the lungs. Well, in research conducted by the Health Effect Institute and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, the quality of 2.5 PM in India is getting worse than China.

Since 2005, the Chinese government has taken various steps to reduce the adverse effects of air pollution. That is what causes the mortality rate due to pollution tends to be stable in China. While in India, the number of deaths related to air quality continues to increase. In 1990 there were an estimated 737,400 cases of death and in 2015 that figure jumped to 1.09 million. “India and its neighbor Bangladesh have experienced increased air pollution since 2010 and now have the highest concentration of 2.5PM in the world,” the report said. Air pollution in New Delhi in November reached a crisis level. The cause is believed to originate from burning plants, car exhaust fumes, dust, and coal-fired power plants.

He added, “Intuitively if the wind weakens, more pollution will remain closer to the ground than lift up.” Although South Asian monsoon has managed to offset the rate of emissions so far, scientists say continued increases in air pollution may exceed the ability of hurricanes to carry out their functions as pollutant cleaners, so that this process is hampered.

The quake that rocked Ecuador Saturday was bigger than originally calculated, and the most powerful in recent decades. The death toll continues to grow. The government estimates 272 people have died. The US Geological Survey Agency initially stated the earthquake’s strength was 7.4 on the Richter scale, but then corrected it to 7.8. The epicenter is located 19 km in the ground. After the main earthquake, there were at least 135 aftershocks. One of them has a magnitude of 5.6.

Indispensable assistance began arriving Sunday to the devastated area caused by the biggest earthquake that occurred in the past few decades. The death toll continues to increase. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 people were injured, so it is estimated that the number of injured victims will continue to increase.

More than 3,000 food packages and nearly 8,000 beds were distributed to survivors. Neighboring Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia, where earthquakes are also felt to organize humanitarian assistance provided from the air. While the European Union, Spain, Peru and Mexico also promised assistance.

The Most Terrible Since 1979

The epicenter is located about 170 km northwest of the capital Quito. The capital itself did not suffer significant damage, only the walls were cracked and the power lines were cut off. President Rafael Correa, who was on a visit to Italy, immediately returned to his country and declared a national emergency, and encouraged Ecuadorians to remain calm and strong in the face of disaster.

Sadness is great and tragedy is also great, but Ecuador will find a way to get back up. As he said in Portoviejo, the city that was hardest hit by the earthquake. On Monday, he said the death toll would still increase in large numbers.

From the western part of Portoviejo, it was reported that at least 100 inmates escaped from prison after the earthquake occurred. The prison building was reported to be one of the damaged buildings. Thus, stated Minister of Justice Ledy Zuniga via Twitter. He added that 30 had now returned to prison. A number of prisoners surrendered to the authorities, and others were arrested by the police.

Another Coastal City Was Also Rocked By An Earthquake

Other coastal areas were also rocked by earthquakes, and a number of people were reported killed or injured. Mayor Pedernales, Gabriel Alcivar, told the media that many buildings had collapsed, especially hotels where many tourists stayed. “People can hear victims screaming from the wreckage that is happening,” said Agustin Robles, who survived the earthquake. “In a pharmacy, a number of people are trapped, but from the outside, we can’t do anything,” he added.

The government is now warning citizens to prepare for a stronger earthquake in the coming hours and days. Venezuela’s northern coast was rocked by a strong earthquake, where the tremors were reported to be felt up to Trinidad Tobago and the Caribbean Islands. The United States Geological Survey noted, an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale (SR) struck the northern coast of the country on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 17.31 local time – or Wednesday morning Western Indonesia Time.

The epicenter was next to the waters east of the city of Carupano at a depth of 123 kilometers (76 miles). Moreover,  Colombian Geological Service (Colombian Geological Service) says the earthquake strength is 7.0 SR. The earthquake was also felt up to a distance of more than 600 kilometers from Carupano. Residents panicked and immediately ran outside their homes and dwellings due to heavy shocks.

The tense moment was recorded by a state television station when Diosdado Cabello, one of the strongest politicians in Venezuela, was delivering a speech at a pro-government demonstration. “I never felt an earthquake that was so fast before,” María Ramírez Cabello wrote via her Twitter account. He was a reporter who was in Ciudad Bolívar when the earthquake occurred.

Meanwhile, footage uploaded to social media by other Venezuelan journalist’s shows that fearful residents gather on the streets and many scatter from inside supermarkets. Through posting on his personal Twitter account, Venezuela’s Interior Minister, Nestor Luis Reverol, said, “We call on all Venezuelans to remain calm. The authorities are ready to handle this emergency.”

Whereas in a short speech,  Reverol explained and confirmed the earthquake. “We want to inform you … that at 17.31, Venezuela was hit by a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that was felt in various states, including Nueva Esparta, Sucre, Monagas, Bolivar, Delta Amacuro, Aragua, Carabobo, and Caracas,” call it. “So far there have been no reports of casualties.” Local official media, Telesur, also confirmed Reverol’s report: no one died, injured or the building was badly damaged.

Having a fun holiday must be fun and attractive for you. Especially if you want to explore the beauty of Indonesia, a country with heaps of amazing holiday spots. Choosing a Bromo tour package seems to be a good solution if you want a simple arranged trip to this beautiful mountain. But, before you can explore the beautiful mountain, you will need to prepare for your trip so you can enjoy the trip easily. Besides, with plenty of similar tour packages, you might want to consider which one the best is.

Planning the Essential Parts of Your Trip

Enjoying your trip will never be as easy as choosing a tour package. If you are new to the location where you visit, we recommend you to book a tour package that is suitable for you. Therefore, complete planning is necessary for your trip. Here are some essential aspects you can plan early:

1. At first, you need to determine when you’ll visit Mt Bromo. Determining your schedule will be important as it will determine the price of your chosen package. You will also find a perfect schedule if you select a good time for exploring this beautiful mountain. Choose a trip package, not in peak season for getting a more affordable price and comfortable trip.
2. You need to also know the locations where you will spend your holiday. When you visit Mt Bromo, you might find lots of beautiful spots for taking photographs and its amazing scenery. So, you can select the locations you’ll visit when you stroll around in Mt Bromo. By planning the locations, you can manage your trip without having the difficulty.

Accommodations and Other Plannings for Mount Bromo Trip

Planning your holiday is more complete when you can consider the accommodation during your trip. Not only about how you sleep in the location, but also about how you can deal with the foods, transportations, and others. If you join a Bromo tour package, you might find an arranged trip. But, if you want to travel without using any tour agent, here are some things you need to plan:

1. Visiting Bromo means you will reach the mountain from Malang. It means, choosing a good transportation option is necessary. If you want to travel by yourself, you can choose to rent a car from any car rentals in Malang. There are plenty of car rentals with a driver who will get you to Bromo safely.
2. Choose the hotel or resort wisely during your trip. You can choose them based on the reviews from internet daring application. Besides, you can also choose the facilities, price, and location of your selected hotels there.
3. For everyone who is looking for good food, East Java is a great place to visit with loads of delicious foods. Visiting Bromo is not a mistake since you will find plenty of delicious foods during your trip. But always remember if there is any allergenic effect when you consume a particular food.

Those are some things you need to plan if you want to visit the mountain without a tour agent. But, it seems complicated and not easy for you who visit them for the first time. So, you can consider choosing to book a Bromo tour package for an easy trip!