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In 2000, California found an aquarium alga choking native seagrass: officials covered every patch with black PVC and chlorinated everything beneath; six years later, it was goneAn invasive seaweed, Caulerpa taxifolia, was discovered in California's Agua Hedionda Lagoon in 2000. Teams of divers used tarps and chlori...- Quote of the day by Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our...' - motivational quote by The Wolf of Wall Street and The Revenant actor teaches life lessons on protecting environment, saving our planet and why awareness is the first step to changeQuote of the day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprio highlights awareness as essential for tackling environmental issues. He believes u...
- India needs enabling ecosystem for green trade, says Commerce SecretaryIndia's Commerce Secretary highlighted sustainability regulations in global trade. He stressed creating an ecosystem for industry to adopt ...
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...
- Parliamentary panel recommends 'polar ambassador' to strengthen India's Arctic strategyA parliamentary panel suggests India appoint a polar ambassador. This position will enhance India's foreign policy and polar diplomacy effo...
- Indian carbon market success hinges on transparent, stable designIndia is set to unveil its Indian Carbon Market later this year, aimed primarily at decreasing carbon emissions from the manufacturing sect...
- It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and powerGlobal tech giants are investing billions in Indian data centers for digital sovereignty. These facilities are essential for India's nation...
- 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...
- West Bengal to serve eggs separately as ISKCON cooks mid-day mealsWest Bengal will serve eggs separately in state-run schools as part of mid-day meals starting August 1. The state government is also adopti...
- In 2016, after 15 years of work, a historic deal turned part of Antarctica into the world's largest marine reserveAn international agreement established the Ross Sea marine protected area. This vast region will receive protection starting December 1, 20...
- Word of the day: Espouse - meaning, origin, examples and synonyms of this English word explainedEspouse meaning: The word espouse means to openly support an idea or belief. This verb is frequently used by leaders and organizations toda...
- Centre issues 7th draft to notify Western Ghats eco-sensitive zoneThe Centre has issued its seventh draft notification for the Western Ghats ecologically sensitive area. This proposal designates approximat...
- US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missionsThe FAA is proposing new rules to speed up commercial space mission approvals. These changes aim to simplify licensing by waiving environme...
- Delhi's electric dream meets a charging realityDelhi aims to make most new vehicles electric by 2027. The policy offers subsidies and registration fee waivers for electric vehicle buyers...
- In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policyIn Tucson, Arizona, Brad Lancaster took a bold step by illegally cutting curbs to harness rainwater, turning a lifeless alley into a flouri...
- 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...
- The world sent Chile nearly 60,000 tons of used clothes a year; what could not be sold formed a desert mountain visible from spaceVast clothing dumps in Chile's Atacama Desert highlight fast fashion's global impact. Thousands of tons of discarded garments arrive annual...
- Delhi transport unions plan 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on August 4Delhi-based transport associations have announced a protest march to Parliament on August 4 against the mandatory rollout of E20 petrol, de...
- Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...
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