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A 400-year-old English forest could be sacrificed for stone used in Britain's historic landmarksA woodland in southeast England faces quarrying for building stone. Kent County Council approved a plan to extract stone from Oaken Wood. L...- In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...
- In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...
- In 1966, Florida ecologists covered mangrove islands with giant tents and fumigated every insect, then watched life rebuild from nothingIn 1966, scientists fumigated small Florida islands, removing nearly all animal life. Within weeks, new species arrived, and islands largel...
- Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of lifeQuote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, econ...
- In 1962, a conservationist moved to a near-barren Bermuda island without electricity or a phone; 47 years later, its first cahow chick in 300 years fledgedA young conservationist moved to Nonsuch Island in 1962 to restore its lost forest. David Wingate planted over 10,000 native seedlings to r...
- New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration banNew Zealand's government has issued its first offshore petroleum exploration permit. This action follows the reversal of a ban previously i...
- Commonwealth Games 2026: How Gulveer Singh won silver in men's 10,000m, battling rain to end India's medal droughtGulveer Singh secured a historic silver medal in the men's 10,000m race. He became the first Indian to achieve this feat at the Commonwealt...
- ET Exclusive: Adani eyes controlling stake in UK's Associated British PortsAdani Ports is weighing a bid for Associated British Ports in the UK. This acquisition would expand Gautam Adani's port empire significantl...
- In the 1770s, Captain Cook released pigs and goats in New Zealand to feed future sailors; their feral descendants began destroying native bushCaptain Cook introduced pigs and goats to New Zealand's Ship Cove in 1770 for future sailors. These animals became significant threats to n...
- In 1992, Douglas Tompkins began buying Chilean wilderness; decades later, much of it became the 994,000-acre Pumalín National Park, larger than YosemiteDouglas Tompkins bought vast tracts of land in Chile for conservation. He created Pumalín National Park, a reserve larger than Yosemite. Lo...
- HSBC wins $5.5 billion of NRI deposits via leveraged strategyHSBC has mobilised about $5.5 billion in non-resident Indian deposits by offering highly leveraged loans under the RBI's FCNR(B) window, ou...
- Karnataka CM Shivakumar, TN CM Vijay to meet on Cauvery as Karnataka flags drought concernsKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will meet his Tamil Nadu counterpart C Joseph Vijay on August 3. They will discuss the Cauvery wate...
- In the 1930s, the Dust Bowl devastated America but Franklin D. Roosevelt's massive tree-planting project is still protecting US farmland nearly 90 years laterThe Dust Bowl is one of the worst environmental disasters in American history, but it also sparked one of the country's largest conservatio...
- Affordability concerns reshape global car buying as EV interest grows: McKinseyAffordability concerns and evolving preferences are reshaping global automotive markets. Consumers are delaying purchases and considering s...
- In 1948, America built Mud Mountain Dam for flood control; decades later, a $112 million facility was designed to carry 1.2 million fish around it annuallyThe Mud Mountain Dam serves as a crucial flood prevention structure, shielding communities downstream from severe weather. Yet, its constru...
- Global Market: GIC to invest $30 billion more in hedge funds, doubles down on AISingapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC plans significant new investments. The fund will allocate an additional thirty billion dollars to hed...
- Best conservative hybrid mutual funds to invest in July 2026Mutual fund advisors anticipate 2026 will be a significant year for hybrid funds. Conservative hybrid schemes offer a balanced approach for...
- In 1969, a Texas businessman asked a realtor to find him the worst ranch available; decades later, the lifeless land had become a 5,500-acre preserve with flowing springs and 220 bird speciesA Texas businessman transformed a severely degraded ranch into a thriving nature preserve. He cleared invasive cedar trees and planted nati...
- India set to get night safari soon. Check where, how to reach and what to expectIndia's first urban night safari project at Lucknow's Kukrail Reserve Forest has received Supreme Court approval. This ambitious project, i...
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