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In 2021, Epic Games co-founder Mark Rein donated 83 acres in North Carolina; how his gift helped create a 241-acre nature preserveThe donated 83 acres adjoined a 158-acre that the conservancy had purchased in 2018, according to reports. Combining the two parcels create...- New Jersey planted more than 26,000 bushels of recycled oyster and clam shells across 8 acres; the total was double the amount initially plannedNew Jersey has launched a remarkable shell recycling initiative aimed at revitalizing oyster reefs in the Mullica River estuary. This commu...
- South Carolina nuclear site that processes radioactive waste lifts emergency after lab fireA fire at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina was extinguished, leading to a safety emergency declaration. The emergency, initially d...
- From being bedridden for months to an over 90,000 kilometres journey across Amazon to Antarctica, one man is rewriting what travel could look likeDavid Bossek is undertaking a global expedition to explore responsible travel and environmental awareness. He began his journey from German...
- In 1992, Louisiana had as few as 150 black bears left; 30 years later, habitat restoration and relocations helped rebuild the population to about 750 bearsIn the early 1990s, Louisiana black bears were on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss caused by human development. Thanks to dedica...
- Google faces backlash in Finland after cutting down 400,000 trees for data center projectsGoogle's decision to clear hundreds of thousands of trees in Finland for data center construction has faced immense criticism due to the la...
- In Maryland, Smithsonian scientists planted 17,000 trees in plots with 1, 4, or 12 species; after years of monitoring, mixed forests grew faster and stored more carbonA recent investigation in Maryland reveals that forests composed of mixed species grow at a much faster rate compared to those with a singl...
- Arunachal Pradesh faces protests over 11,000-MW Siang dam, 1,605-MW Subansiri projectProtests erupted in Arunachal Pradesh over proposed hydropower projects, causing violent clashes and significant unrest. People oppose the ...
- Kyiv plans to build water crossings as Russia escalates bridge strikesRussia has significantly stepped up its strikes on logistics in and around Kyiv in recent months, and in October it struck bridges, disrupt...
- "Sink the idea": Mumbai sweats over a sea plan that intitially made waves but is now causing ripples of worryLight pollution is already recognised as a global environmental and public health concern. Research has linked artificial light to sleep di...
- Yamuna river boat ride for Rs 500: Delhi govt plans launch before Chhath; 5 km cruise for 40 minutes inside air-conditioned room for 30 passengersDelhi’s first river safari on the Yamuna is set to launch before Chhath. The 5km cruise from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur will offer 40-minute r...
- Cox Enterprises conservation deal: Why 4,400 acres at South Carolina's Clarendon Farms will remain wildCox Enterprises has successfully safeguarded approximately 4,400 acres in Clarendon Farms, South Carolina. This pivotal conservation initia...
- Torrent Power says 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project outside Bhimashankar SanctuaryThe company in a statement said the project, which will supply power to Maharashtra, would support grid stability as the share of solar and...
- PM Modi delivers 'Mann ki Baat' speech, highlights 'vocal for local' initiative ahead of DiwaliPrime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 'Mann Ki Baat' speech, marking the 12th anniversary of the initiative. This program has highligh...
- Link fertiliser subsidies to area & crop productivity: ICRIERIndia is recommended to shift from product-based fertiliser subsidies to direct support for farmers to improve soil health. It involves int...
- Apple invests in 14,000 acres of California redwood forest; How tech giant is helping restore wildlife habitatsApple has collaborated with The Conservation Fund to revitalise 14,000 acres of coastal redwood forest in California. This ambitious projec...
- Nevada removed invasive blue tilapia from Moapa dace habitat from 2009 to 2012; the endangered fish later returned to an 868-meter stretch where it had vanishedConservation efforts in Nevada have successfully removed invasive blue tilapia to protect the native Moapa dace fish. After targeted remova...
- Florida sinks abandoned 227-foot ship to create artificial reef off Atlantic coast; How the Borocho ship helps rebuild marine lifeThe Borocho, a retired cargo ship, has been purposefully sunk off the Florida coast to establish an artificial reef, a project concluded in...
- In 1997, an Illinois man decided to clean up the river himself; nearly three decades later, his organisation has removed 14 million pounds of rubbishChad Pregracke had grown up around the Mississippi River. He knew its waters well and had spent years watching rubbish pile up along its ba...
- In 2006, Maryland couple bought a 116-acre farm. 20 years later, it's home to otters, beavers and dozens of bird speciesMaryland couple Louise and John Durocher originally purchased a vast 116-acre farm for hunting. With time, they stopped farming the land, a...
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