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Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
Scientists say a stretch of water near your neighborhood could become a winter heater and summer cooler that might one day serve about 18% of Europe’s homesA new energy technology called aquathermal energy can use lake water to heat homes. This system captures thermal energy from water sources....
Quote of the Day by William Wordsworth: 'The mind of man is a thousand times more…'-Top quotes by one of the founders of English RomanticismWilliam Wordsworth, a key figure of English Romanticism, believed the human mind's capacity for imagination and emotion far surpasses the b...
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates $70 million to Meals on Wheels America: How her Amazon fortune is changing livesJeff Bezos' ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott has donated big once again, and this time it is $70 million directed to Meals on Wheels America to hel...
Freshwater influx endangers India’s only meteor lake 'Lonar' and ancient temples in MaharashtraIndia's unique Lonar lake, a basaltic meteor crater, faces an environmental crisis due to an unprecedented influx of freshwater. Rising wat...
Mumbai rains: Crocodile rescued from a chawl, python found on 13th floor of a buildingMumbai rains: Wildlife experts say that the reptile might have been displaced from its natural habitat due to heavy rains
Mann ki Baat: PM Modi lauds 'people's participation' in strengthening Swacch Bharat MissionLauding the efforts of the local people of Visakhapatnam against the single-use plastic with an aim to keep the environment clean as part o...
2021 Olympics won't provide much economic stimulus for JapanJapan is officially spending $12.6 billion to organize the Olympics, although a government audit report in December said it was twice that ...
'Delhi CycleWalk' project to reduce air pollution in Delhi at least by 20%: Amit Shah"It will reduce air pollution of Delhi by at least 20 per cent and green commuting will now be possible in the city," Amit Shah said, addre...
Butterflies are the soldiers of our environment, says says Chandigarh's butterfly man
Synergy among agencies vital in dealing with disasters: Kiren RijijuThe Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is trying to ensure that all development projects like airports are built...
Quick weekend getaways: From Vihar Lake in Maharashtra to Melukote down southTake a weekend off and travel to these places to unwind and relax. You will feel refreshed once you are back at work.
Agra: Activists protest shrinking eco zone near TajEnvironmentalists and activists in the Taj city on Wednesday protested against state government's move to reduce the eco-sensitive zone are...
May's here! Plan a quick getaway to Guhagar in Maharashtra or Sattal in UttarakhandET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here’s where you can head to...
Recipe for disaster in Uttarakhand: 1 crore population, 2.5 crore touristsAre you surprised by the staggering number of people, many from across India, who are stranded in calamity-stricken Uttarakhand?
- Green Army fights to save nature
If global warming is described as Armageddon, harbour no fear. There’s a Green Army being forged in Namma Bangalore. What started as a 13-m...
- Sangam's plight moves students and guests
On the fifteenth day of the Save Nag River: My City, My River campaign, many were pleasantly surprised, but at the same time saddened, afte...
- 11-foot long croc rescued in Mysore
An 11-foot long cow crocodile was found outside the Karanji Lake in Mysore on Saturday but before it went into hiding the big-jawed reptile...
- Environment awareness rally in Srinagar
Hundreds of people today joined an environment awareness rally along the banks of world famous Dal Lake here and vowed to safeguard and con...
- Financial meltdown forcing institutions to tear up budget plans
If credit mkts don't thaw, some colleges could spend millions more than they planned simply servicing their own debt. 2008: Year of financi...