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In 2006, Virginia flagged the Rapidan River for failing swimming standards. 18 years later, DEQ removed it from the impaired list after BMPs restored water quality- James Cagney and brother bought California grassland in the 1940s; after parts were sold, six decades later the remaining 417 acres became a wildlife haven
- Lambs grazing under an Oregon solar farm had 38% less grass than those in an open field, yet gained the same weight as shade made the pasture more nutritious
- Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlandsA wildfire rapidly expanded across Texas ranchland, destroying structures. The blaze forced evacuations and school closures in affected are...26 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
- Since 1971, Oregon has used a flea beetle against tansy ragwort; 7 years later, the state said the biocontrol had cut infestations by 90%In Oregon, a tiny flea beetle has emerged victorious in the battle against toxic tansy ragwort, a notorious invasive weed that has plagued ...21 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- In 1961, Hawaii introduced black-tailed deer to Kauai for sport hunting; a later survey found them across about half of sampled locationsIn 1961, Columbian black-tailed deer were introduced to Kauai primarily for sport hunting. Over the years, these non-native deer have proli...21 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farmingExtreme weather is pushing farmers toward climate-resilient practices for better yields. Regenerative farming methods improve soil health a...19 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mountEuropean businesses face significant losses from extreme heatwaves. Traditional insurance often fails to cover these indirect operational d...16 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- In 1977, California removed the last herbivores from San Miguel Island after years of overgrazing. Decades later, the barren landscape produced a stunning ecological comeback, transforming into an island covered with native vegetationSan Miguel Island tells a powerful conservation story. Once called a “barren lump of sand,” the 9,500-acre California island suffered more ...11 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer pricesThe escalating unrest near the Strait of Hormuz is causing a notable spike in shipping expenses for businesses in India. An increase in fre...07 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
- Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heatAustria recorded its highest temperature ever as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Hungarians reduced power use to ease grid pressure amid a ...05 Aug, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
- JP Nadda visits Assam flood-hit village, assures full central supportUnion Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda toured the flood-impacted Nepali Khuti village in Assam, offering reassurance to the displaced families ...05 Aug, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
- They went into a Nepal forest searching for food. Then they stumbled upon a dry-leaf nest built by one of the world's fiercest snakesVillagers in Nepal's Ambe Community Forest discovered a rare king cobra nest. Authorities restricted public movement to protect the snake a...03 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- In 1890, Eugene Schieffelin released European starlings in Central Park; within 69 years, their descendants had reached the PacificEugene Schieffelin released European starlings in Central Park in 1890. These birds spread across the continent within sixty-nine years. St...28 Jul, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- Karnataka CM Shivakumar, TN CM Vijay to meet on Cauvery as Karnataka flags drought concernsKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will meet his Tamil Nadu counterpart C Joseph Vijay on August 3. They will discuss the Cauvery wate...27 Jul, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
- Union Minister Sonowal announces Central assistance, high-level team visit for flood-hit AssamUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed deep concern over Assam's severe flood situation. Over 742,000 people across eleven districts h...24 Jul, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- A Brazilian farmer used government credit meant to expand cattle grazing to do the opposite; neighbors called him mad, but 50,000 trees later, more than 20 springs have returned to his 31 hectaresA Brazilian farmer defied government policy by planting trees instead of cattle pastures. His actions, initially deemed foolish, led to the...23 Jul, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- Georgian proverb of the day: 'If you forgive the fox for stealing your chickens, he will take your Sheep...' A reminder that excusing bad behavior without consequences often invites even greater harmGeorgian proverb of the day highlights the timeless saying, “If you forgive the fox for stealing your chickens, he will take your Sheep.” T...22 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- In 2003, experiments showed wolves refuse to cross a line of fluttering flags, so ranchers now string 'fladry' around calving pens as a cheap, non-lethal way to keep the predators off herdsFladry, a rope with flags, deters wolves from pastures. Research shows this visual cue makes wolves wary of crossing fences. Studies indica...18 Jul, 2026, 05.40 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
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