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In 1962, a former newspaper editor bought a barren Seychelles island for $11,000; over the next 46 years, he planted 16,000 trees by hand and turned it into the world's smallest national park- In 1928, Henry Ford carved a slice of small-town America into the Amazon rainforest to grow his own rubber, a jungle city called Fordlândia that the forest quietly swallowed whole
- Goa BJP MLA, ex-minister Jennifer Monserrate passes away
- Goa declares 1.02 crore sq m of eco-sensitive land as No Development ZoneGoa has declared over one crore square meters of sensitive land as a No Development Zone. This decision protects paddy fields and fragile e...19 Jul, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Assam Forest Minister reviews Kaziranga tourism preparedness, seeks stakeholder suggestions for integrated developmentAssam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah met stakeholders for Kaziranga's upcoming tourism season. He requested written suggestions for co...19 Jul, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
- Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...18 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Govt explores linking land records with ULI for faster farm creditThe Department of Land Resources is exploring digital land record integration with ULI. This initiative aims to provide faster and secure i...18 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate changeUNESCO members will vote on adding endangered world heritage sites next week. Biblical sites and Lebanese castles face threats from conflic...18 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- Environment min panel gives initial nod to 2 Adani subsidiaries' mining projects in ChhattisgarhNearly one thousand hectares of forest land in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh may be diverted for two coal mining projects. The Pelma open cast min...17 Jul, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- No walls, no windows, only glass doors: Actor Abhay Deol’s Goa home pairs lush forest views with warm wood and minimalist aestheticsActor Abhay Deol's Goan home offers a secluded sanctuary in Assagao. His nature-inspired residence features glass doors and minimal walls. ...17 Jul, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- Higher monsoon inflows at Hathnikund fail to boost Yamuna's flow; experts warn of ecological impactMonsoon rains increased water inflows at Hathnikund Barrage over the past fortnight. However, most additional water was diverted into canal...16 Jul, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- How Jaguars are coming back to Argentina's wetlands after being almost extinct due to huntingJaguars are making a comeback in Argentina after near extinction due to conservation programs. Rewilding Argentina is reintroducing these b...15 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- American national Jordan Brown, claiming to be ex-US Navy officer, held at India-Nepal border without travel documentsAn American national was arrested near the India-Nepal border without valid travel documents. He claimed to have served in the US military ...14 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
- Actor Ranbir Kapoor buys land parcel in Pune’s Mulshi for Rs 16.42 croreBollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has acquired over twenty-five acres of land in Pune's Mulshi taluka. These four adjoining land parcels were p...13 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Why Komodo dragons grew so enormous: The science behind the world's largest lizardNew research suggests Homo floresiensis scavenged Komodo dragon leftovers for survival. This challenges long-held beliefs about their hunti...13 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- Centre issues new power tower norms to cut forest diversionNew guidelines aim to reduce forest land diversion for power infrastructure. Improved tower and conductor designs will be adopted in forest...11 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
- Wayanad Landslides: The hills are alive, but have a warningWayanad faces escalating ecological crises and deadly landslides. Recent disasters highlight unscientific development and policy conflicts....09 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Centre and State to turn ridge into green Delhi's lungs, says Amit ShahDelhi government has notified 5,000 hectares of Ridge area as forest land. This action ends a three-decade delay in protecting the ecologic...07 Jul, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
- PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress leader Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's Great Nicobar Island Project, labeling it an "environmental disaster." H...02 Jul, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- Govt notifies 1.03 crore square metres land in South Goa as No Development ZoneGoa has declared over a crore square metres of ecologically sensitive land in Salcete taluka as a No Development Zone. This move, encompass...27 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
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