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Earlier this year, Michigan researchers analyzed lake sturgeon records spanning decades. 300 years later, their findings point to fish still living around the Great lakes for nearly 3 centuries- In 1870, he read about Crater Lake in Oregon in a newspaper containing his lunch. After 17 years of his tireless efforts to save America's deepest lake, it became a National Park
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed
- Independence Day 2026: When the British built a 4,000-km wall across India to extort taxBritish authorities constructed an enormous hedge across India to enforce a salt tax. This living barrier aimed to prevent smuggling of che...09 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- In 1922, California introduced mosquitofish to eat mosquito larvae; within four years, they were in 30 counties and were later linked to native-species declinesIn 1922, California introduced mosquitofish in hopes of controlling mosquito populations. Although they were initially viewed as a solution...01 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- At Kenya’s Lake Turkana, 21 ancient footprints from 1.43 million years ago don’t fit the known hominins, and the size clues point in two directionsThe unveiling of 1.43 million-year-old fossilized footprints near Lake Turkana, Kenya, has left researchers in a conundrum. The prints do n...29 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- 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...21 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- What to know about Trump's order shrinking the size of two national monuments in UtahUS President Trump reduced Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. These actions reversed prior proclamations m...14 Jul, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
- Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...11 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- Rainbow coloured phantom lakes appear beside Namibia’s Great White Place in stunning satellite imagesAstronauts captured a stunning display of vibrant, shimmering lakes in Namibia's Etosha Pan, a rare event following heavy flooding. These e...08 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Why This Wooden Canoe Stayed Perfectly Hidden Underwater for CenturiesA remarkable ancient dugout canoe found in Wisconsin offers a rare glimpse into the past. Scientists explain how certain lake conditions, l...04 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- Like a lost love returning after decades, Wular Lake’s 'miraculous' lotus bloom leaves Kashmir teary-eyedAfter nearly three decades, Wular Lake in north Kashmir witnesses the return of pink lotus flowers, a testament to successful conservation ...12 Jul, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
- New Zealand’s Blue Lake faces ecological threat: How tourists can helpNew Zealand’s Blue Lake, the world’s clearest freshwater lake, is under threat from the invasive algae Lindavia, commonly known as ‘lake sn...13 Feb, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
- Bengaluru's civic body BBMP invites proposals from corporates for reviving 185 lakes over next four yearsBBMP plans to rejuvenate 185 lakes in Bengaluru within 4 years, facing challenges like encroachment and sewage inflow. The comprehensive pl...13 May, 2024, 07.58 PM IST
- Lease of Life: 5 conservation efforts that have reversed the damage done to flora and fauna in Indiahey could be ecologists who have spent their life studying conservation, concerned citizens who feel it is time to roll up their sleeves or...22 Feb, 2020, 11.35 PM IST
- Centre to develop Nagaland’s Doyang lake for birdwatchersThe Centre will develop the Doyang lake in Nagaland, famous for the world's longest travelling raptors — Amur falcons, as an eco-tourism sp...17 Nov, 2015, 06.11 AM IST
- Centre to develop Doyang Lake for bird watchers: Prakash JavadekarDoyang Lake, will be developed as an eco-tourism spot for bird-watchers, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said.16 Nov, 2015, 03.22 PM IST
- Centre to develop Doyang lake in Nagaland, famous for Amur falcons, as an eco-tourism spotThe Centre will develop the Doyang lake in Nagaland - famous for the world's longest travelling raptors Amur falcons - as an eco-tourism sp...16 Nov, 2015, 02.58 PM IST
- 'Uncontrolled dolphin tourism is a big problem for Chilika Lake'One of the big problems in Chilika is the uncontrolled growth of dolphin tourism, well-known wildlife and conservation filmmaker Shekar Dat...23 May, 2014, 02.54 PM IST
- Budget 2012-13 allocates only Rs 2,430 crore for Environment and Forests MinistryThe budgetary allocation for Environment and Forests Ministry for 2012-13 has been fixed at Rs 2,430 crore while it was Rs 2,300 crore in 2...18 Mar, 2012, 01.33 PM IST
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