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Florida returns over 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster shells to Gulf of Mexico, helping restore marine life- Britain dropped more than 300 tons of poison across South Georgia to kill every rat; by 2018, over 100,000 hectares were rodent-free
- In 2011, the US began tearing down two century-old dams on Washington's Elwha River, the largest dam removal in US history at the time, freeing over 20 million cubic yards of trapped sediment
- A $7 billion seafood species has become an invasive resident on the US East Coast - here's why scientists are concernedManila clams, a valuable seafood species, have established a breeding population in Boston Harbor. This marks the first known successful es...14 Jul, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People – People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on natureQuote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of...13 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...09 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...06 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...08 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Ivanka Trump 'swam' to a 1,400-Hectare Mediterranean island. Now she and Jared Kushner are building a $1.5 billion resort thereIvanka Trump and Jared Kushner are spearheading a massive luxury tourism development on Albania's Sazan Island, a former military outpost. ...02 Jun, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Sattva announces coastal zero-waste campaign in Karnataka, targets 80,000 householdsThe programme aims to connect over 80,000 households and integrate 50 coastal villages into formal waste management systems, with a focus o...21 Apr, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- Operation Crayweed: How scientists are reviving Sydney’s lost underwater forestsOperation Crayweed, a pioneering project in Sydney, is restoring vital underwater forests devastated by pollution. Scientists and volunteer...28 Jun, 2025, 02.37 PM IST
- Singapore launches first seagrass restoration project to protect coastal ecosystemsSingapore has launched its first seagrass restoration project to enhance tropical seagrass knowledge and transplantation efforts. Led by NP...18 Jun, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
- India commits to 30 per cent protected areas in updated biodiversity planIndia's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan aims to protect 30 percent of its land, inland water, and coastal and marine...01 Nov, 2024, 09.51 AM IST
- Asian Development Bank approves $42 mn loan for coastal protection in MaharashtraThe Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 42 million loan for coastal and riverbank protection in Maharashtra. This project aims to com...08 Oct, 2024, 08.20 AM IST
- Coral reefs are in trouble. One lab in the desert is trying to helpCoral restoration programs are up against long odds because of climate change and environmental degradation, but marine scientists say they...26 Dec, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
- NGT directs authorities to demolish hotel constructed in SundarbansThe tribunal also noted its earlier observations that said, "Sundarbans which is densely covered by mangrove forests is one of the largest ...19 Feb, 2023, 01.10 PM IST
- G20: Bengaluru to host 1st environment meeting during Feb 9-11The first G20 environment meeting under India's presidency will be held in Bengaluru from February 9 to February 11 with focus on restorati...21 Jan, 2023, 04.34 PM IST
- Godrej company chairman at Davos presents poem on climate changeBlue carbon refers to carbon captured by the world's oceans and coastal ecosystems. Despite occupying only about 5 per cent of land area, c...19 Jan, 2023, 04.33 PM IST
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