In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Old Adaminaby was moved for Australia's Snowy Scheme in 1956–57; 102 buildings were relocated, but flooding and lost jobs eventually drove away about half the districtAdaminaby, a quaint town in Australia, witnessed a historical transformation when it was relocated due to an impending flood from a dam. Ov...
07 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
England’s hidden 7,500-acre wilderness could become the ‘Yellowstone of Britain’ — a £8.5 million rewilding project aims to bring back rare wildlife over the next 20 yearsEmblehope Moor in Northumberland is undergoing a significant nature restoration over twenty years. This ambitious project aims to rewet pea...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
In Oregon, beaver dams along Fanno and Bronson creeks stored hundreds to over 1,200 cubic meters more water during storms, slowing how quickly runoff moved downstreamBeaver dams significantly slow floodwater flow in urban creeks, according to a new study. These natural structures store substantial amount...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
In 2020, American Rivers removed the Middle Fork Nooksack dam after 50 years of blocking fish in Washington. 2 years later, the river reopened 16 miles of habitat for Chinook salmon and troutMiddle Fork Nooksack salmon habitat: A dam built in 1961 was removed in 2020, restoring river access. This action reopened sixteen miles of...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
In 2024, four dams were removed from an American river. Over 400 miles of Salmon habitat reopened. Scientists are now watching an ecosystem rebuilding itselfFour hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River were removed in 2024. This project opened over 400 miles of historic salmon habitat. Indigenou...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
In 1940s, This Hollywood star bought over 500 acres in California; decades later, 417 acres were saved for wildlifeOnce the sprawling California ranch of actor James Cagney, this land has been transformed into a crucial conservation area. The Cagney brot...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Maryland spent $12 million on a fish lift in 1991 to move American shad past Conowingo Dam; decades later, annual runs remained far below the 2 million-fish targetMaryland invested $12 million in a fish lift to help migrating shad overcome the Conowingo Dam. This technological solution proved ineffect...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Northern Canada’s beavers used branches and mud to slow floodwaters; their 850-meter dam that can be seen from space transformed the forest into a pond holding 70 million liters of water over timeDeep inside Northern Alberta’s Wood Buffalo National Park, generations of beavers have constructed the largest known dam on Earth. Spanning...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 yearsThe transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple. Artificial intelligence has unleashed the greatest upheaval within the indus...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
In 1918–1921, one dam built on California's Carmel River provided water storage but blocked fish runs; in 2015 it came down, reopening 25 miles of habitat for steelhead troutA century-old dam on California's Carmel River was removed, restoring fish spawning grounds. Crews rerouted the river and dismantled the st...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 2016, NYSDEC and partners removed Shapp Pond Dam after 50 years of blocking migratory fish. 4 years later, restored habitat showed significant gains in stream health and wildlifeThe removal of the Shapp Pond Dam in Dutchess County, New York, helped restore aquatic connectivity and improve stream habitat along the Ea...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
In 1948, Idaho officials used World War II parachutes to drop 76 beavers into the wilderness in one of America’s strangest conservation experimentsIdaho officials used World War II parachutes to move beavers. Special crates were designed for aerial drops into remote wilderness areas. T...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosionWildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Four dams built on the Klamath River between 1918 and 1966 made power, not water storage; in 2024, the last came down, reopening 420 miles of salmon habitatIn a groundbreaking initiative, four dams on the Klamath River spanning California and Oregon have been dismantled after a century of exist...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
An Idaho game warden in 1948 put a male beaver named ‘Geronimo’ in a parachute box and dropped it from a plane; 76 beavers later faced the same fate and eventually transformed a landscapeIdaho's game wardens introduced an innovative approach in the late 1940s, using parachutes to relocate beavers. They engineered unique boxe...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
In 1930s, Finland brought back beavers but accidentally introduced the wrong species. The mistake still affects wildlife todayDuring the 1930s, Finland's attempt to reestablish its native beaver population took a turn when North American beavers were unwittingly in...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST