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In 2015, a British swimmer entered Antarctica’s freezing sea wearing only swimming trunks; his campaign helped protect 1.57 million square kilometersBritish swimmer Lewis Pugh undertook daring Antarctic swims to advocate for ocean protection. His "Speedo diplomacy" approach helped secure...- In the early 2000s, researchers found that holding their breath for days helps insects stay aliveMore than twenty years after those early studies attracted attention, scientists continue investigating how insects breathe, survive, and a...
- 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...
- In 1989, a Japanese oyster farmer began planting trees in the mountains to save his dying bay; the river cleared, and marine life returnedJapanese oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama restored his bay by planting trees. Healthy forests upstream provided essential nutrients for o...
- No huge budget: Actor Madhavan salutes Tamil Nadu IAS officer for turning 1200 abandoned borewells into rainwater harvesting units; water level rises to 5 to 10 feetAn IAS officer repurposed over 1,200 abandoned borewells into rainwater harvesting units that have earned praise from Dhurandhar 2 actor R ...
- 10 killed after Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern ChinaTyphoon Noul made landfall in China's Guangdong province, causing ten fatalities. Gale-force winds and heavy rains triggered flash floods i...
- In 1996, an Indonesian farmer began planting banyan trees across barren hills, and 11,000 trees later, springs returned across 250 hectaresA farmer named Sadiman planted thousands of trees on barren land in Indonesia. His extensive planting of banyan and ficus trees revitalized...
- Florida returns over 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster shells to Gulf of Mexico, helping restore marine lifeFlorida successfully recycled over 500,000 tonnes of oyster and clam shells for reef restoration. These shells provided essential foundatio...
- From a 1937 garden planting to an ecological crisis: One Miconia tree now spreads 8.9 million seeds, endangering Queensland's iconic rainforestsToday, a single mature Miconia tree can produce over 8.9 million seeds in one season. What began as a 1937 garden introduction in tahiti ha...
- 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...
- Sonam Wangchuk: The 59-year-old who rallied India's Gen Z against Modi govtSocial activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike following a vigorous youth movement that compelled the government to act. Foc...
- Renewable energy expansion, battery storage push key to green transition: Pralhad JoshiIndia is accelerating its clean energy transition with a strong push in battery storage, wind and solar power, Union minister Pralhad Joshi...
- In 1942, America completed Friant Dam and diverted most of the San Joaquin River into farms; a salmon run once numbering nearly 50,000 adults collapsedFriant Dam construction in California significantly altered the San Joaquin River's flow. This action disconnected salmon from their spawni...
- Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: StudyA study finds conservation agriculture with drip irrigation can boost wheat protein content by up to 12% while improving yield and resource...
- 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...
- Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely actionQuote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His...
- The $5 tool that removes years of dust from lampshades without washing themA simple five-dollar dry-cleaning sponge effectively removes dust from lampshades without water. This tool, also known as a soot sponge, is...
- Maharashtra govt to waive Rs 48,000 crore pending farm power dues: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 48,000 crore waiver for farmer electricity dues. This move facilitates new agricultural power c...
- Jal Shakti Ministry to hold key conference with states on water sector reforms on MondaySenior water secretaries will meet Monday to review key water sector initiatives. The conference aims to strengthen Centre-state coordinati...
- Eight water bodies to come up in Delhi ridge to boost groundwater rechargeEight water bodies will be developed in Delhi's central and southern ridge areas. This initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge and ...
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