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In 1903, John Muir spent three nights camping with President Roosevelt in Yosemite; three years later, the valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal control- Five major floods followed Pajaro's 1949 levee construction; a 2023 breach sent water through homes within 3 hours and costing $300 million; UC Berkeley researchers are now recreating the watershed digitally to show how new barriers could change the next flood
- This 19th-century Russian town 420 kilometers north of Moscow was submerged underwater by a massive Soviet reservoir
- How Britain's mapmakers track climate changeOrdnance Survey maps, once for defense, now track climate change impacts. Detailed mapping helps identify flood and wildfire risks across B...14 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- Bill Gates owns more US farmland than any other private individual, report shows his massive land empire spans nearly 20 statesBill Gates' vast farmland holdings across the United States have sparked widespread curiosity. An eye-catching Instagram post illustrated h...12 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...11 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summerThe intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hamp...10 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Worker killed, two injured after portion of old building collapses in Delhi's Swaroop NagarA 40-year-old labourer died and two others were injured during demolition work. The building portion collapsed in Swaroop Nagar, trapping w...25 Jul, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
- In the 1960s, a zoologist fought a canal designed to cut Florida in half; its 110-mile route became a 70,000-acre greenwayA proposed canal across Florida faced significant opposition from scientist Marjorie Harris Carr. Her organized efforts and legal challenge...25 Jul, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- In 1900, Chicago made its river flow backward to keep sewage out of Lake Michigan, redirecting the water toward the Mississippi Basin insteadChicago reversed its river flow in the late 1800s to protect its drinking water. This engineering feat sent waste away from Lake Michigan a...24 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- In the 1910s, engineers proposed cutting a canal from the Mediterranean into Egypt's Qattara Depression to flood a below-sea-level desert basin and generate endless hydropowerEgypt has cancelled its century-old Qattara Depression canal project this year. This plan aimed to generate hydroelectric power by flooding...23 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- From offline maps to tear gas hacks: How CJP protesters are preparing for Delhi demonstrationsProtesters at Jantar Mantar are using crowdsourced advice to navigate internet shutdowns. They share tips on offline maps and Bluetooth mes...23 Jul, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- In 1964, American engineers drew up NAWAPA, a plan to redirect the rivers of Alaska and Canada through the Rockies to water the US desert, re-plumbing an entire continentA 1964 plan proposed moving water from Alaska to the arid American West. This ambitious engineering project aimed for continental water red...21 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- In the 1870s, a French army officer proposed flooding the Sahara to create a man-made inland sea, convinced that a new ocean would green the desert and remake Africa's climateA French captain proposed flooding the Sahara with seawater in the 1870s. This ambitious plan aimed to create a new sea and fertile lands. ...20 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Scientists affirm climate change fuels extreme weatherThe assessment comes as weather disasters dominate the headlines and as the public and private sectors pour resources into trying to unders...20 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- Yamuna loses 90% water flow in Delhi: Okhla and ITO barrages linked to river narrowing to 32% of its 1799 width; Delhi University study maps 200-year changeA study by geologists from Delhi University and IISER Bhopal has found that the Yamuna's average width in Delhi has shrunk by 68% since 179...18 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Texas flood: Gov. Abbott warns 'flooding likely to break records' as Boerne weather worsens, a year after Camp Mystic tragedy killed 140. Here are the latest updatesFlooding in Texas: Texas Hill Country is experiencing severe flash floods after days of torrential rain. Dangerous weather prompted the hig...16 Jul, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Which used car valuation tool is most accurate? A 2026 India buyer guideHow online used car valuation tools work in India, why the estimate changes after inspection, and how to read these numbers as a buyer.16 Jul, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- "Haven't seen my husband...": 26-year-old American truck driver says she is moving to Afghanistan, her plan sparks concern and conspiracy theories on TikTokAlex Sunny, a 26-year-old American truck driver, is planning to move to Afghanistan soon. She claims she met her husband on Snapchat and th...15 Jul, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAISoluble fertilizer prices have surged sixty to one hundred percent over the past year. This sharp increase poses a significant risk to farm...12 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
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