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In 2006, Arizona tried to eliminate a cotton pest by breeding billions more; planes flooded fields with sterile pink bollworm moths; by 2018, the US declared victoryThe elimination of the pink bollworm pest in the United States marks a significant achievement by scientists. By introducing billions of st...- Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western USA significant heat wave is currently affecting large areas of the Western United States. Temperatures are nearing record highs, increasing ...
- In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...
- California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a yearCalifornia's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River...
- US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattleThe United States will restart importing Mexican cattle after a year-long ban. This halt had previously driven American beef prices to reco...
- Brazilian scientist who defied a dictatorship bought 63 African queen bees in 1956; a year later, 26 escaped and became one of America's most notorious invasive insectsTwenty-six African queen honey bees escaped a Brazilian apiary in 1957, beginning a continental spread. These bees, known as Africanized ho...
- In 1964, American engineers drew up NAWAPA, a plan to redirect the rivers of Alaska and Canada through the Rockies to water the US desert, re-plumbing an entire continentA 1964 plan proposed moving water from Alaska to the arid American West. This ambitious engineering project aimed for continental water red...
- For decades, the Soviet Union planned to reverse the flow of Siberia's mighty rivers, turning them south to water Central Asia, one of the largest schemes ever seriously proposedA Soviet engineering dream aimed to reverse Siberian rivers for Central Asian agriculture. This ambitious plan involved studying over 120 i...
- Exploring the legacy of Forever Living ProductsFor nearly five decades, Forever Living Products has established itself as a trusted name in the wellness industry, specializing in aloe ve...
- Can China's Xi rescue Trump from a bruising West Asia war?Donald Trump seeks a significant win from his upcoming China trip to bolster his reputation and aid midterm election prospects. The meeting...
- West US does not have enough water and the reason is record snowmeltRecord-breaking snowmelt in the western US, driven by heat waves, is escalating water scarcity into a crisis, threatening agriculture and h...
- 'Something very historical': Push for diverse Biden CabinetO.J. Semans is one of dozens of tribal officials and voting activists around the country pushing selection of Rep. Deb Haaland, a New Mexic...
- No new US-China trade talks scheduled: White House chief of staffNo new high-level trade talks have been scheduled between the United States and China but the two sides remain in touch about implementing ...
- Zero Mass Water: This U.S. firm is turning Arabian Desert air into bottled waterThe company, Zero Mass Water, will use renewable energy instead of the fossil fuels that power the many desalination facilities in Dubai an...
- US Congressman backs India on J&K effortsUS Congressman Paul A Gosar (Arizona) has come out strongly in support of PM Narendra Modi's measures to promote peace in J&K and combat cr...
- India & Israel: Cooperation on water managementIsrael, known for its innovation in water management infrastructure, has been working with the Indian government to resolve water crisis wh...
- Artemia cyst larval feed import hurdles touble shrimp farmersTechnical hurdles are hampering the import of live larval feed, an essential ingredient for the aquaculture shrimp production in the countr...
- Pondicherry Central university's student selected for US Govt-sponsored courseA visual communication girl student of Pondicherry Central university has been selected for a documentary film-making course in an American...
- Rice cultivation can aggravate global warming: StudyRising temperatures and high levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are causing rice paddies to release more of the potent greenhouse g...
- Obama, McCain bullish on growing Indo-US tiesKnowledge, skills and entrepreneurial spirit of Indian-Americans have benefited both the countries. Chronicles of Pervez Musharraf I Day in...
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