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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PAMPAS GRASS
- Ted Turner was 10 when National Geographic inspired him to save bison. He has now protected over 2 million acres of land, restored native and endangered wildlife
In 1848, California nursery operators brought pampas grass to Santa Barbara; it spread across the state, and one stand can release millions of seeds each year- Nevada removed feral horses and burros from Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge; some streamside and upland vegetation gradually recovered
- Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controlsThe spread of Japanese stiltgrass across eastern forests poses a significant threat to the diversity of native plants. Research indicates t...14 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Aneet Padda’s Mumbai home reflects the ‘Saiyaara’ actor’s personal style with a spacious bohemian living room, a cosy guitar corner and warm, minimalist interiorsAneet Padda's rising star status in the acting world is matched by her beautifully curated home in Mumbai. The living room impresses with i...13 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- In 1921, America introduced cogongrass as a forage crop; later used for soil control, the invasive grass now covers more than 1 million acres in FloridaCogongrass was brought to the United States in the early 20th century with the noble goal of supporting agriculture and curbing erosion. Ho...13 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 1943, Kentucky released a hardy pasture grass that farmers embraced; today, tall fescue covers an estimated 35 million acres, while its hidden fungus causes costly cattle health problemsIn 1931, tall fescue grass was first found in Kentucky and later spread throughout the eastern United States. While it's advantageous for f...13 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- What an old 20th c. Delhi moveThe government’s decision to drop Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site may move demonstrations farther from Delhi’s power centre, but...13 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
- Sustainable Product of the Year 2026: How the ET Product of the Year Awards Recognise Measurable Environmental ImpactSustainability has become a powerful part of the product story. But as environmental claims become increasingly common, the bigger question...12 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- Google faces backlash against India data centreHandcuffs encircle Google's logo on one campaign poster, while another warns that people "cannot drink data", as opposition mounts to the t...11 Oct, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- In 1998, an Iowa couple bought land to restore a lost landscape; 25 years later, it became home to hundreds of plant and wildlife speciesJim grew up on a dairy farm, and spent much of his childhood outdoors. He studies natural sciences teaching and earned a master's degree in...11 Oct, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- GAIL launches Season 2 of ‘Wah Kya Energy Hai’ campaign with new anthemGAIL (India) has launched the second season of its consumer awareness campaign called Wah Kya Energy Hai. The campaign includes four short ...10 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- In 2019, a South African town opened Africa's first plastic road, the 300-metre stretch contains 700 kg of recycled plasticThe road was constructed using a special process in which waste plastic was converted into pellets before being added to the asphalt mixtur...09 Oct, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- AI for Sustainability: How businesses can turn environmental goals into measurable resultsAI can help businesses analyse resource use, identify inefficiencies and make better-informed environmental decisions. Yet technical capabi...08 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- Google told to stop forest clearing for two data centres in Finland weeks after announcing its biggest European investmentFinland's Licensing and Supervision Agency has ordered Google to stop work at two data centre sites. The halt affects projects planned in M...07 Oct, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Indian fishermen participate in Rosatom’s unique International Fishing TournamentRosatom organised an International Fishing Tournament near Russia’s Kalinin Nuclear Power Plant in the Tver region, bringing together 22 am...06 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- SC stays coercive action against Tata Chemicals over environment damage to marine sanctuaryThe Supreme Court granted Tata Chemicals relief from coercive actions while reviewing a Gujarat High Court verdict. Senior advocate Abhishe...05 Oct, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
- Finnish town braces for change from Google data centresIn the northern Finnish town of Muhos, 36-year-old farmer Joni Pitkanen is preparing for life with a new neighbour -- just kilometers away,...05 Oct, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- Ecologically damaging saga of retrospective environmental clearances continues: CongressJairam Ramesh has criticised the Modi government for resuming the processing of retrospective environmental clearances. He pointed out the ...04 Oct, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- Guitar corner, pampas grass, colourful tiles: Inside Aneet Padda’s cosy Mumbai home where artsy decor meets boho vibesSaiyaara actress Aneet Padda, who was last seen in Hunkkaar, has won praise for her performances in Saiyaara and the JioHotstar series Hunk...02 Oct, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
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