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By 2014, South Carolina volunteers had reused 1,100 tons of discarded oyster shells to build 225 living reefs across 69 sites along the state’s coast- Bend volunteer Brad Pinkert turned a battered ReStore door into a hall tree with a storage trunk and hooks; the finished piece drew the event’s highest bid of $375
- Bend volunteer Brad Pinkert turned a battered ReStore door into a hall tree with a storage trunk and hooks; the finished piece drew the event’s highest bid of $375
- In 1968, the 440-foot Amaryllis became an artificial reef off Palm Beach County in roughly 82 feet of water; reef divers later recorded 136 fish species in 15 surveysThe Amaryllis, once a freighter, now rests as an artificial reef after running aground near Palm Beach, lying about 80 feet underwater. Sur...25 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Multiple websites go offline after critical PHP security flaw; FBI urges immediate updates. Here's what you should doIn light of critical vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, numerous websites have been taken offline. The FBI has strongly recommended that or...21 Oct, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Who is Josh Turek? The Paralympic gold medallist who won his first political race by just 6 votes and is contesting in the Iowa Senate race in the US midterm electionsJosh Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents Council Bluffs in the Iowa legislature. After overcoming 21 surgeries, he ...14 Oct, 2026, 02.29 AM IST
- In 2002, black rats were eradicated from Hawaii's Mokoliʻi islet; after just one shearwater chick survived from 1999 to 2001, 126 fledged in 2002 and 185 in 2003Mokoliʻi was once severely impacted by invasive black rats, which posed major risks to seabird species. In 2002, after dedicated conservati...13 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Meet Ron Thuma, a Kansas maintenance worker who started with just a handful of family seeds in the 1970s; Decades later, he had shared more than 275 varietiesRon Thuma began saving heirloom vegetable seeds in the 1970s and built a renowned collection over time. Living in Hartford, Kansas, he comb...04 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Since 2014, 49,520 registered volunteers have classified penguins, chicks, and eggs in Antarctic photos; more than 6 million classifications helped build a colony datasetThe Penguin Watch initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizen scientists who contributed to penguin counting efforts in An...30 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- US immigration crackdown hits Kansas, disrupts beef processingICE operations in southwest Kansas resulted in significant labor shortages at beef processing plants and affected cattle shipments. Communi...26 Sep, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- In 1995, Bette Midler launched NYRP to restore neglected spaces in New York. 30 years later, it has planted 200,000+ trees and restored 350+ green spaces for New YorkersThirty years after Bette Midler began picking up trash in a New York park, the New York Restoration Project has developed into an organizat...22 Sep, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- In 2022, Tom Hanks launched a coffee company dedicated to supporting U.S. veterans; 100% of its profits are directed to military families nationwideIn 2022, Tom Hanks launched a coffee company dedicated to supporting U.S. veterans; 100% of its profits are directed to military families n...20 Sep, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
- Thousands protest outside Kennedy Center over concerns that Trump might tear it downThousands gathered outside the Kennedy Center to protest US President Trump's plans. Protesters formed a human chain around the iconic perf...19 Sep, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
- In 1985, Broward County sank a DC-4 off Fort Lauderdale in 71 feet of water; the wreck later became a monitored artificial reefIn Florida, officials purposefully submerge items like airplanes to establish artificial reefs. These underwater structures not only form n...16 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- 25 years after 9/11, survivors and first responders are facing new health problems—and doctors warn the impact of the attacks is far from overTwenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, health consequences continue to emerge. Responders and survivors face ongoing respiratory...11 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- In 2023, Massachusetts expanded regional support by funding 4 Regional NPS Coordinators. 3 years later, the initiative had produced 16 watershed plans and 30 project proposalsMassachusetts launched a program to aid small towns with water pollution challenges. Regional coordinators helped develop sixteen watershed...04 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- In 2024, Agiro planted 580 trees and shrubs at a former waste site in Quebec City. Today, surveys have found more than 160 plant species and 50 bird species are thriving around the recovering siteAgiro is restoring a former 1.8-hectare construction waste disposal site at the foot of Mont-Brillant in Quebec City’s Saint-Charles River ...03 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- In 2023, North Carolina's Catawba Lands Conservancy took on 80 acres damaged by erosion and invasive plants. 3 years later, the project aims to bring 1,000 people into restoration nearbyCatawba Lands Conservancy is restoring eighty acres within Mountain Creek Park. This project addresses soil erosion and invasive plant spec...03 Sep, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
- In 2014, Great Smoky Mountains National Park funded Ravensford wetland restoration. 10 years later, volunteers had planted 500 native seedlings and removed 157,000 invasivesA decade of restoration work has helped transform the 10-acre Ravensford wetland in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After invasive pla...31 Aug, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
- Ciena: Making a difference towards societal developmentCiena’s commitment to build a better world is reflected in all aspects of its working.16 Mar, 2020, 12.36 PM IST
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