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At 18, this Virginia teen helped lead 70 young volunteers to restore the Chesapeake Bay. They removed nearly 5,000 pounds of debris in a year- Meet Ryan Hickman, the California boy who started collecting neighbours’ bottles at 3 and had recycled about 1.6 million cans and bottles by 12
- Psychology says resilience is not something you are born with, but a skill built with time, patience and practice
- In 1996, Idaho listed Fish Creek for sediment after erosion damaged aquatic habitat. 22 years later, restoration helped it earn the maximum 3.0 score for cold-water lifeFish Creek in Idaho was listed as impaired for sedimentation in 1996. Collaborative efforts by various stakeholders improved road surfaces ...07 Sep, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own foodIn 1999, Woody Harrelson began creating a sustainable sanctuary on Maui, turning his home into an experiment in simpler living. By 2005, he...07 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- Prineville built a 120-acre wetland instead of a new wastewater plant; the Oregon system cost $7.7 million and saved the city $54 million versus conventional treatmentPrineville, Oregon, built a wetland wastewater system after population growth strained its capacity. This innovative approach cost $7.7 mil...04 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- In 2017, Louisiana helped repair septic systems threatening the Amite River. 7 years later, 805 systems were fixed and 46.9 miles were removed from the bacteria listSignificant strides in water quality have stemmed from proactive home septic system inspections and educational initiatives. The Amite Rive...03 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
- Delhi court grants bail to ex-AAP minister Satyendar Jain in DJB corruption caseFormer Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain received bail from a Delhi court on Thursday. This bail is in connection with a corruption case involv...03 Sep, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
- British Hindu groups welcome RSS chief, UK govt defends visaOver one hundred British Hindu groups welcomed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to London. He arrived for the final leg of his three-nation outreach...03 Sep, 2026, 10.47 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
- Philanthropy Asia Alliance expands India network, partners with Dasra and backs two social venturesExpanding its footprint in India, Philanthropy Asia Alliance is collaborating with Dasra to enhance support for ventures such as Rocket Lea...03 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- In 2016, Indiana found very poor fish health in 1.27 miles of Big Branch after years of pollution. 7 years later, its fish score reached 48 and the segment was clearedBig Branch’s recovery is ultimately a reminder that environmental restoration is often measured in years rather than weeks. The stream did ...03 Sep, 2026, 03.59 AM IST
- In 2012, Jefferson County SWCD teamed up with local groups to restore Indian-Kentuck Creek. 12 years later, conservation work cut nitrogen pollution by 81,259 pounds a yearAgricultural best management practices improved water quality in the Brushy Fork subwatershed. Nutrient and phosphorus inputs were reduced,...02 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
- In 2011, Arkansas prioritized Lake Conway-Point Remove to tackle pollution. 13 years later, Conway cut nitrogen 41% and phosphorus 44% with green infrastructure annuallyLake Conway-Point Remove story ultimately shows why the future of water-quality protection may depend on combining engineering with ecology...02 Sep, 2026, 01.47 AM IST
- Psychology explains why people litter even when they know it is wrong: A 2022 study finds good attitudes may not be enough, while personal control, connection to nature and social pressure shape the decision to stopPsychology of littering: Littering behavior is often influenced by a combination of perceived control and social signals rather than merely...01 Sep, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a remote Pacific atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’; today, its protected beaches are a major nesting site where 15,614 green turtle hatchlings were recorded in one seasonMarlon Brando bought a Polynesian atoll named Tetiaroa after discovering it while filming Mutiny on the Bounty. More than five decades late...31 Aug, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
- In 1998, HHPC launched a pollution-control plan for New York's Hempstead Harbor. 13 years later, its northern segment reopened to shellfishing after being closed for more than 40 yearsThe restoration of northern Hempstead Harbor in Nassau County, New York, demonstrates how long-term cooperation and pollution-control measu...29 Aug, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- In 2009, NASA sent four painted lady caterpillars to the ISS; reports said all four completed metamorphosis and emerged as adult butterflies in microgravityIn 2009, four painted lady caterpillars made their way to the International Space Station, embarking on a unique journey. In the absence of...29 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- CJI Surya Kant flags 'climate injustice', says developing nations cannot bear brunt of green transitionAddressing the High-Level Commonwealth Policy Dialogue on Climate Justice at Marlborough House in London, CJI Kant on Friday said the globa...29 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- In 2020, a Brazilian mother and daughter started collecting discarded bottles; years later, 8,000 glass bottles became the walls of their seven-bedroom home that glows at sunriseA Brazilian mother and daughter collected over 8,000 discarded bottles from beaches in 2020. These bottles were then incorporated into the ...27 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
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