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In 1987, Denmark launched restoration of 2,200 hectares around the Skjern River. 19 years later, SPA status arrived in 2006 as wildlife returned to the restored wetlandsDenmark restored the Skjern River wetlands after agricultural decline and pollution. The project re-meandered over twenty kilometers of riv...- Quote of the Day by Mikhail Lermontov: ‘An unusual beginning must have…’ - How unconventional starts shape extraordinary outcomes; Deep words by Russian poet on life and destinyAn unconventional beginning frequently leads to an equally extraordinary ending. We often anticipate standard results, even when our paths ...
- Mexican proverb of the day: “He who is born to be a tamal, the corn husks...” a life lesson on luck and destinyBest Mexican Proverb of the Day: “He who is born to be a tamal, the corn husks fall from the sky for him” reflects the idea that circumstan...
- In 2011, Andalusia mapped 27,022 hectares of Posidonia habitat. 5 years later, 41 low-impact moorings were installed across four sites to protect seagrass from anchoringThe legacy of the LIFE Posidonia project extends beyond the original 2011–2016 funding period. Its work established better information abou...
- In the 1990s, 17 cities joined Germany's Emscher regeneration programme. 30 years later the polluted industrial region had become a green hub with a 70-km landscape parkEmscher story is a powerful example of how environmental regeneration can take place across generations. The region did not become green ov...
- In 2021, New York assessed Cannonsville Reservoir as impaired after a 7-foot culvert blocked fish passage. 2 years later, the new culvert scored 0.88 for aquatic passageA culvert replacement project in Delaware County, New York, addressed stream-flow, erosion, sediment, and fish-passage problems along an un...
- Nepal flood reiterates that water can give both life and deathThe latest "liquid concrete" flow of water from the Himalayas has far too many precedents in India and Nepal; what happens on the Chinese s...
- 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...
- In 2001, NOAA launched a restoration program after a $64 million Montrose settlement. 24 years later, a rebuilt Palos Verdes reef in California had boosted fish biomass by over 150%Two decades after a $64 million settlement funded coastal recovery, California’s Palos Verdes reef is thriving. Engineers placed 70,000 ton...
- Quote of the Day by Nicolas Cage: “I always add a year to myself, so I’m prepared for… – Inspiring lessons on aging, growing older, acceptance, confidence and why it’s never too late to start by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on life and transformationQuote of the Day by Nicolas Cage: Nicolas Cage’s quote, “I always add a year to myself, so I’m prepared for my next birthday. So when I was...
- Beyond KGF and Toxic: Rocking Star Yash’s lesser-known connection with farming, farmland and life close to natureRocking Star Yash has a lesser-known connection with farming and rural life. He owns around 80 acres of farmland near Thimlapura in Hassan,...
- Motivational Russian Proverb of the Day: ‘The first pancake is…’ - Why practice demands patience; a lesson on embracing early mistakesDiving into fresh challenges frequently leads to missteps, a common facet of the learning curve. There's a well-known saying that highlight...
- In 1992, Congress authorized the removal of 2 dams that had blocked salmon for a century. 24 years later, the Elwha River once again flowed freely from the Olympic Mountains to the seaElwha River Restoration changed one of America’s most remarkable river recovery stories. Two dams once blocked salmon from reaching upstrea...
- Los Angeles woman wants to go off the map and live on a Malibu farm at 30. At 22, the millionaire started growing watermelons, pomegranates and vegetables. How it all started?Once upon a time, Kylie Jenner envisioned a peaceful life beyond the glare of the limelight, dreaming of a serene farm in Malibu, complete ...
- Quote of the day by Elvis Costello, 'Happiness isn't a fortune in a cookie. It's deeper, wider, funnier, and more transporting than that' reveals psychology of positive mindset, teaches timeless life lessons wisdom on inner peace, optimism, perspectiveQuote of the day by Elvis Costello reminds us that true happiness is far more complex and beautiful than a lucky message or a fleeting stro...
- Over 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States regionOver 76 million years ago, a massive 31-foot crocodilian with powerful jaws hunted dinosaurs in the eastern United States region. Deinosuch...
- Louisiana used 13 million pounds of discarded oyster shells to build 8,000 feet of living shoreline; studies found oyster reefs can reduce wave heights under some conditionsIn Louisiana, discarded oyster shells are being creatively transformed into living shorelines to combat coastal erosion and rising sea leve...
- Bipasha Basu's co-actor vanished from Bollywood after 'Aapke Pyaar Mein' fame; 23 years later, she is growing her own vegetables & hosting guests at farmstay in SahyadrisMalini Sharma, known for her role in Raaz, has embraced a new way of life. She now runs a farmstay and grows vegetables in the Sahyadri Hil...
- In 2021, Alabama started turning discarded Christmas trees into sand dunes: How old festive trees are now helping protect Gulf Coast beachesChristmas trees that were once the focal point of holiday celebrations are now playing a vital role in rebuilding sand dunes along Alabama'...
- In 2021, Cyprus submerged 93 sculptures to create an underwater forest; concrete trees rise from the seabed at different depthsAn underwater sculpture park in Cyprus offers a unique habitat for marine life. This art installation, MUSAN, features concrete figures and...
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