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In 1997, US Army began Maryland's oyster restoration partnership in Chesapeake Bay. 24 years later, about 600 acres of new oyster bars had been created across Maryland- A decade ago, Maryland Agriculture restored 2 farms to improve Little Antietam Creek habitat. Today, 10 years of monitoring show mayflies, caddisflies and trout thriving
- Switzerland is putting sheep’s wool on a melting glacier to fight climate change — here’s why scientists think it could work as results start coming in
- US judge blocks Trump's newest order limiting birthright citizenshipA federal judge blocked an executive order limiting birthright citizenship. This order targeted "birth tourism" and children of foreign gov...03 Sep, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
- US passport rules may change: Parents could need to prove citizenship or immigration status for childrenNew US State Department guidance may require parental citizenship proof for child passports. This proposal aims to implement President Dona...02 Sep, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Maryland spent $12 million on a fish lift in 1991 to move American shad past Conowingo Dam; decades later, annual runs remained far below the 2 million-fish targetMaryland invested $12 million in a fish lift to help migrating shad overcome the Conowingo Dam. This technological solution proved ineffect...02 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Nepal floods bring strange fish to Bihar, govt warns against eating or selling it; consumption may cause vomiting, diarrhoeaNepal unusual fish found in Bihar: Nepal flood has swept an unusual fish into Bihar’s Gandak basin. The floodwaters from Nepal have prompte...02 Sep, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
- Trump birthright curbs may prompt US passport checks on parentsThe US State Department has proposed requiring parents seeking passports for children born in America to provide proof of their citizenship...02 Sep, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- Earlier in 2026, WSU researchers heated and pressurized sewage sludge with oxygen, producing 200% more renewable gas. Now the process cuts treatment costs from $494 to $253 per tonWSU researchers treated sewage sludge under high temperature and pressure while introducing oxygen. Under those conditions, the relatively ...02 Sep, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
- In the late 1990s, Arkansas agencies urged landowners to use BMPs to keep cattle from streams. Today, 2 agencies and local owners protect these sensitive waters togetherFulton County faced water quality issues, prompting conservation efforts in the late 1990s. Landowners embraced livestock exclusion and con...31 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- In 2012, Maryland's Greensboro launched 2 projects to curb stormwater flooding. 9 years later, its firehouse gained permeable pavers and step pools, helping reduce pollutants reaching the riverGreensboro, Maryland, has successfully implemented modern stormwater control practices, improving water quality. These projects, funded by ...31 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Sledgehammer used to crack a nut: HC quashes blanket ban on foreign travel by govt employees in HaryanaThe Punjab and Haryana High Court invalidated Haryana's ban on foreign travel for government employees. The court found the blanket prohibi...30 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Pawan Kalyan grows mangoes, tomatoes in his farm house in Hyderabad. Telugu star shares details about his 'zero budget natural farming' method to cultivate vegetables. How to grow vegetables with no chemicals?Mega star Pawan Kalyan is also a farming enthusiast. The Tholi Prema actor maintains a big farmhouse in Hyderabad and follows organic ‘zero...30 Aug, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- In 2002, Shattuck Chemical agreed to pay $1.25 million for restoration of South Platte River following years of chemical release. 10 years later, the river was restored for migratory birds and native speciesHazardous substances near Shattuck Chemical Company prompted a settlement for restoration projects. Funds supported habitat improvements al...28 Aug, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
- 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...28 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- US judge won't immediately block Trump's newest order limiting birthright citizenshipU.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman in Greenbelt, Maryland, rejected a request for a temporary restraining order sought by immigrant righ...28 Aug, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...28 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Why is Lake Ontario called Lake Ontario? The centuries-old history behind its name that Trump's ‘Lake America’ renaming move cannot eraseLake Ontario News: United States President Donald Trump has ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed Lake America, a move that Canadian officials...28 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- In 2016, researchers restored 452 meters of Maryland's Muddy Creek with woodchips, sand and gravel. 2 years later, monitoring found suspended sediment fell 73.8%, improving stream functionMuddy Creek is a tributary of the Rhode River and flows through the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, an important site for ecolog...28 Aug, 2026, 03.07 AM IST
- In 2019, University of Maryland researchers stripped lignin from wood; the resulting cooling material stayed 12°F cooler than natural wood in an Arizona testScientists developed engineered wood to reflect sunlight and release heat. This material stayed cooler than natural wood when exposed to su...25 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
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