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In 2001, USDA researchers released salvinia weevils in Texas and Louisiana; by 2003, weed cover had fallen near release sites while untreated controls stayed chokedA tiny weevil has proven to be a powerful ally in the battle against giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic weed. Tested in Texas and Louisian...30 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST- Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...30 Aug, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Attempt to deprive Pak of its share of Indus water will have 'profound consequences': Dy PM DarPakistan warns of profound regional security consequences if its treaty waters are withheld. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stated the iss...29 Aug, 2026, 10.16 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
- India's firm stance holds as Pakistan pleads internationally over Indus Waters Treaty suspensionPakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has appealed to the international community over India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, warning...29 Aug, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
- California lost 60% of its coastal dunes since 1850; now a 30-acre restoration project in Santa Monica is fighting sea-level riseSanta Monica Beach Dunes Restoration Project is designed to restore a portion of this historic ecosystem. The Santa Monica Bay National Est...27 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
- Is Russia hinting at World War III? UK asks its people to stock food and water as Putin warns of strikes on Britain; CIA chief secretly flies to Moscow amid Kremlin threatsBritain advises households to stockpile food and water for national emergencies. Russia warns of striking British military targets in respo...27 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- Washington state biologists reintroduced beavers on tributaries, and within years their dams slowed stream flow and rebuilt banks that resist erosionWildlife departments are making strides in reintroducing beavers to rejuvenate damaged stream ecosystems. These industrious creatures help ...27 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- TILT launches Rs 250 crore impact-first venture fund to back India’s 'Next Billion'TILT is targeting India’s ‘Next Billion’- underserved, lower-income Indians who are gaining greater access to markets, technology and finan...27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsenedCalifornia received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The ...26 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- In the early 1930s, New York State bought 340,000 acres of abandoned farmland for trees. 26 years later, the new forests had significantly reduced runoff, with their effect stable through 1967New York's reforestation program transformed abandoned farmland into dense woodlands. This initiative significantly reduced streamflow and ...25 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracksEquatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, t...19 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- As Europe bakes, momentum grows for climate-resilient farmingExtreme weather is pushing farmers toward climate-resilient practices for better yields. Regenerative farming methods improve soil health a...19 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- How ‘Super El Niño’ adds fuel to the climate fireThis year's El Niño is expected to be the worst in seventy-six years. It combines with global warming to create extreme weather events worl...17 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- 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
- In 2011, California turned dormant rice fields into winter salmon nurseries; the young fish grew up to eight times faster than in riversFlooded rice fields in California's Yolo Bypass are helping young salmon grow significantly faster. These fields provide a rich food source...13 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM 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
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