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Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
"One arm completely off": Florida woman dies after alligator attack while swimming in river; boyfriend tried to pull her from its jawsA horrific alligator attack claimed the life of a 31-year-old woman in Florida's Econlockhatchee River. While cooling off with her boyfrien...
A gigantic 400-year-old black coral in New Zealand's Fiordland, measuring 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide, has scientists calling it "absolutely huge" and using the find to map where these slow-growing corals still surviveA colossal black coral, estimated to be 300-400 years old and one of the largest ever found in New Zealand, has been discovered in Fiordlan...
Anand Mahindra is captivated by this less-crowded, magical destination. 8 hours from Bangalore, this place has forests, rivers, and sea. Where is Honnavar locatedAnand Mahindra has highlighted Honnavar, a Karnataka coastal town, as a hidden gem. This serene locale, where the Sharavathi River meets th...
18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
Native American Proverb of the Day: 'Teach us love, compassion, and honor that we may heal...'- Native American lessons on love, compassion, respect, and why healing the Earth begins with healing each otherNative American wisdom traditions highlight the deep connection between humanity and nature, emphasizing that healing the Earth begins with...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...
12 Gir lions recover from infection, return to the jungleEleven Asiatic lions have died in Gir National Park. A tick-borne parasitic infestation, babesiosis, is suspected as the main cause. Forest...
Watch: Rahul Gandhi does scuba diving in Nicobar, claims PM Modi's project will destroy 1.5 crore treesRahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's Great Nicobar development project, alleging it prioritizes commercial interests over ecology and local...
3 states, 300 kms: Tigress Zeenat gives birth to 4 cubs after making an extraordinary journey. Her story is a reminder that, ‘sometimes, giving wildlife a second chance is all it takes.’Tigress Zeenat has given birth to four cubs at Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Zeenat was translocated from Tadoba National Park. Her jo...
UP: Highly toxic pesticide behind vulture deaths in Dudhwa reserve buffer zone, says lab reportScientists at IVRI Bareilly have identified the pesticide 'carbofuran' as the cause of death for 25 vultures in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve bu...
Who is Kshudiram Tudu? BJP's Bengal cabinet minister who started as Jangalmahal's tribal leaderWest Bengal minister list: Kshudiram Tudu, a tribal leader from Bankura, has joined BJP's first West Bengal cabinet. He represents Raniband...
NASA Satellite Captures Fiery Autumn Transformation in PatagoniaNASA's Landsat 9 captured stunning images of Patagonian forests ablaze with autumn colors on April 12, 2026. This vibrant display, driven b...
Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “The Generation That Destroys the Environment… – Lessons on environmental responsibility, climate change, sustainability, and why protecting nature matters for future generations by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt MovementQuote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: "The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price," Wangari Maat...
Forest n. large area covered with treesThe Supreme Court directed states to follow the 'dictionary definition' of 'forest' for land approval. Van Adhiniyam 2023 was passed withou...
In hurry to do away with 'deemed' forests, Modi govt has 'doomed forests': Jairam Ramesh's dig at Centre"After Parliament passed the dangerous amendments to the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 last week, which many, including me, had warned agai...
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 dilutes Forest Right Act: Tripura Rajya Upajati Ganamukti ParishadThe organisation stated, “Before implementing of any developmental project in the forest areas, obtaining consents of the gram sabhas of co...
Environment ministry simplifies clearance for highway expansionThe decision is based on the recommendations of a committee headed by K Kasturirangan, Planning Commission member and former ISRO chief.
- Residents ready to pay differential to resolve 'private forest' issue, get clear title to homes
Fed up of waiting endlessly for a final resolution, residents on private forest land have decided to pay the differential amount that has b...
- Vedanta deja vu for Posco
In Battleground Orissa, two mega industrial projects have run a parallel course so far. But will the UPA bend the laws for the steel giant?