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A shrinking lifeline: US and Mexico strike new Colorado River deal, cutting Mexico's share by 17% for two years- Karnataka: CM DK Shivakumar flags power shortage risk amid spread of drought
- Meet Enos Mills, a teenager who built his own cabin near Colorado’s Longs Peak; decades later, he helped secure the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915
- In 1994, Tom Cruise built a 10,000-sq-ft home on his Colorado ranch; 27 years later, the 320-acre retreat sold for $39.5 millionIn 1994, Tom Cruise built a sprawling 10,000-square-foot home on his Colorado ranch. The property offered privacy, mountain views and plent...14 Sep, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Himalayas running out of water, 20% of India's GDP at risk: 200 glacial lakes linked to rivers like Ganga, Yamuna found to be high riskA new report by Systemiq and the Integrated Mountain Initiative, backed by the Rockefeller Foundation, warns that the Himalayas are approac...14 Sep, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
- Atlanta turns a nearly 7,000-pound retired wind turbine blade into a 50-foot pedestrian bridge; Colorado blade now helps walkers cross Beaverbrook Park creekA remarkable transformation has taken place in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park, where an old wind turbine blade has been creatively converted in...12 Sep, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- Utah moved Beavers into a dying river to restore it. Six years later, the results were not what scientists expectedResearchers relocated beavers to Utah's arid Price and San Rafael rivers in 2019. Many animals did not survive, while some built dams at re...11 Sep, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- In 1864, Tasmania imported brown trout for sport. 162 years later, it is building barriers to save a native fish reduced to just 6,000 individualsFor more than a hundred years, introduced brown trout have altered the freshwater ecosystems of Tasmania. In response, conservation teams a...10 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Sri Lanka's Yala National Park is running short of water; El Niño threat forces authorities to put wildlife firstYala National Park is temporarily closing popular areas to visitors from September 14 to October 15, 2026. This action is necessary as a se...08 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- In 2015, California's Scott River Watershed Council built 2 artificial beaver dams to restore wetlands. 11 years later, juvenile coho survival rose from 8% to 60% in restored habitatArtificial beaver dams were built in northern California's Scott River valley. These structures helped recreate lost wetland habitat for ju...07 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards todayFor years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurr...07 Sep, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
- What is Grass-Cast? USDA’s experimental tool uses more than 30 years of historical data to forecast Northern Great Plains grassland productivity, giving ranchers new insight into future forage conditions, drought risks and how much vegetation may be available for livestock grazingWith the introduction of the Grass-Cast forecast, ranchers gain a powerful new aid in assessing the availability of grass for their herds. ...07 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
- Indus Waters Treaty: The 1960 pact that refuses to leave the limelight of India-Pakistan tensionsIndus Waters Treaty Explained: The Indus Waters Treaty faces strain over India's hydropower projects and Pakistan's objections. Following a...04 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
- In 2003, scientists targeted invasive fish in the Grand Canyon. By 2006, Rainbow Trout fell from 90% to less than 10% of the catchFor four consecutive years, scientists actively removed invasive fish species from the Colorado River. This strategic initiative led to a n...03 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Grand Canyon flood: Warnings issued for Arizona, Utah and Colorado as flash flood leaves 1 dead, 15 missingA catastrophic flash flood hit the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Saturday, resulting in at least one fatality. Approximately fifteen individua...31 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- In 1869, Grand Canyon was named by legendary explorer Major John Wesley Powell, over 150 years later scientists are revealing details about when North America's iconic marvel landscape was created, disappearance of mystery lakeColorado River originates at La Poudre Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and runs about 1,450 miles (2,330 km). Scientists h...31 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- Grand Canyon shuts for tourists after flash flood knocks out sole water pipeline; 15 people missingA major flash flood at Grand Canyon swept debris into the Colorado River. This event damaged the park's sole water pipeline, forcing evacua...31 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- An engineering mistake in 1905 accidentally created California’s largest lake — and it changed the desert foreverIn 1905, an engineering blunder redirected the Colorado River into a desert basin, unintentionally giving rise to California's Salton Sea. ...29 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- In 2002, Shattuck Chemical agreed to pay $1.25 million for restoration of South Platte River following years of chemical release. 10 years later, the river was restored for migratory birds and native speciesHazardous substances near Shattuck Chemical Company prompted a settlement for restoration projects. Funds supported habitat improvements al...28 Aug, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
- Till 1930, it was a thriving town near Las Vegas. Then it got drowned. Decades later, its streets and homes keep reappearingThe historic town of St. Thomas in Las Vegas submerged beneath a dam for decades, has resurfaced due to ongoing drought conditions. Once a ...27 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
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