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Hawaii’s abandoned fishing nets once trapped marine life; now they are being turned into electricitySince 1996, Hawaii has successfully collected 848 metric tons of abandoned fishing nets, significantly reducing marine pollution. These net...- In 2020, New Jersey deployed a 150-foot steel caisson gate in 125 feet of water; the structure extends 30 feet above the seabed and is expected to last more than 75 yearsUnderwater at Deepwater Reef in New Jersey, a caisson gate has been installed to form a new artificial reef. Designed to nurture marine bio...
- UAE closes all Umm Al Quwain beaches after tanker oil spillThe UAE has temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain after a tanker oil spill affected its shoreline. The Ministry...
- Stranger dropped a bag of Cheetos in America's largest caves, disrupting an entire ecosystem. It attracted fungi, flies and insects; Staff ended up preserving cave's formationA bag of Cheetos left in Carlsbad Caverns National Park caused unexpected changes to the delicate cave ecosystem. The snack attracted molds...
- In 2019, Amsterdam began using bubble barriers to catch river plastic. Now the US wants to bring the technology to the Great LakesLansing is considering implementing the Bubble Barrier technology, initially developed in Amsterdam, to address plastic pollution. This inn...
- In the 1940s, a California landowner released about three dozen zoo deer at Point Reyes for hunting; by 2002, the two non-native herds had grown to roughly 1,100 animalsPoint Reyes National Seashore grapples with the ecological fallout from non-native deer species that were introduced in the 1940s. These de...
- In 2022, contractors began using 400,000 cubic yards of Mississippi River sand to build six islands at Minnesota’s Pigs Eye Lake; the project covers more than 40 acres and aims to protect surrounding wetlandsContractors began constructing new islands in Pigs Eye Lake in June 2022 using sand from the Mississippi River. This project aims to restor...
- For 100 years, a dam trapped 3 million cubic yards of toxic mining waste in Montana. Engineers removed it; what happened to the river next was remarkableA century-old dam on Montana’s Clark Fork River trapped 3 million cubic yards of toxic mining waste, raising concerns about pollution and t...
- Philip Morris India and Litterati collaborate to address littering through evidence-based solutionsPhilip Morris India has launched a 12-month anti-littering initiative in Delhi with Litterati. This project aims to analyze littering patte...
- Billionaire couple bought a $40 million abandoned power plant site. Now they are spending $410 million turning it into a public parkAustin and Allison McChord purchased an abandoned power plant in Norwalk with plans for transformation. Their vision includes creating a pu...
- Warnings ignored as Venezuela coastal towers faced quake forces they couldn't take, investigation revealsIn June, powerful earthquakes struck the coastal town of La Guaira, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life. Government-built...
- An iconic Art Deco Coca-Cola bottling factory stood unused; developers turned its 12-acre site into a mixed-use destination featuring a food hall and hotelArchitects and developers are transforming abandoned factories into functional spaces such as hotels and art galleries. Many of these proje...
- 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...
- In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. 39 years later, EPA's cleanup had removed more than 3 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sedimentIn 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. The record shows that Robert H. “Bob” Boyle w...
- In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...
- Meet Nicolina Pappas, the teen who started sewing reusable straw pouches at 8, and raised over $15,000 to fight plastic pollution after 6 yearsPappas was deeply affected after seeing footage of a sea turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nose. According to the Barron Prize, the ...
- In 2008, Virginia began paying fishermen to pull ‘ghost traps’ from Chesapeake Bay; six years of cleanup helped unlock an estimated $21 million in extra crab catchesVirginia's six-year program removed thousands of lost crab pots from Chesapeake Bay. This cleanup effort generated an estimated $21.3 milli...
- Portland man buys 1.2 acres for his family’s dream home. Then he discovered up to 75,000 illegally dumped tiresIn Southeast Portland, Khanh Tran's ambition to build his family's dream home faces an unexpected challenge. He uncovered thousands of ille...
- New Jersey high school students turn waste plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. Later use it to make tools for cleanupsUS high school students are transforming plastic bottles into 3D-printer filament. This recycled material is then used to create essential ...
- Since 2014, NASA has recycled over 75,000 tons of clean steel and asphalt from Santa Susana demolition. The cleanup has restored more than 22 acres to natural habitatThe Santa Susana Field Laboratory presents a multifaceted narrative of space exploration and nuclear events. Years of intensive rocket engi...
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