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Whose bill is it when the fire spares the house but poisons the air? California just made that call- England’s hidden 7,500-acre wilderness could become the ‘Yellowstone of Britain’ — a £8.5 million rewilding project aims to bring back rare wildlife over the next 20 years
- This cranberry farm in Massachusetts got converted to a wetland. Today, 20,000 native plants are restoring the ecosystem back
- In recent years, workers began restoring 4,000 acres at Delaware's Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Today, new dunes stand nearly 10 feet high as grasses thrive and wildlife returnsScientists are bringing a damaged delaware wetland back to life begins with a massive repair effort at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge....04 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- In 2021, Washington's Skagit River System Cooperative installed an 80-foot bridge over the Lucas channel. 5 years later, the project has helped reconnect fish habitat across the floodplainA restoration project in Washington’s Barnaby Reach has focused on improving floodplain connectivity and fish passage by removing infrastru...04 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- In 2003, Florida's Manatee County acquired 482 acres of farmland for restoration. 5 years later, Robinson Preserve opened, and today 135 acres of coastal habitat are restored fueling $32.7 million in economic activityAt Robinson Preserve, restoration specialists designed protected water features that made it harder for larger predatory fish to reach juve...03 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- In 2004, Illinois began Cedar Lake restoration with 3 projects to curb erosion. 18 years later, Cedar Creek was delisted for 3 impairments after sediment and TSS improvedCedar Lake erosion restoration Illinois: Extensive erosion restoration efforts at Cedar Lake have significantly improved water quality. Pro...03 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- A decade ago, Maryland Agriculture restored 2 farms to improve Little Antietam Creek habitat. Today, 10 years of monitoring show mayflies, caddisflies and trout thrivingLittle Antietam Creek restoration: A stream restoration project on Little Antietam Creek shows positive changes. The project addressed nutr...03 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- In 2012, the Reading Fire devastated 28,079 acres at California's Lassen Volcanic National Park. Four years later, crews treated 465 acres of bull thistle, helping native plants returnLassen Volcanic National Park faces bull thistle invasion after the 2012 Reading Fire. This invasive species thrives on disturbed lands and...03 Sep, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- In 1666, Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes, iconic structures, over 350 years later record wildfires burn homesWildfires in England and Wales have hit a record level, fire chiefs said, warning that rescue services were battling to keep up with rising...02 Sep, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- In 2006, Delaware listed Broadkill River waters as impaired for nutrients. 18 years later, BMPs helped restore 7.6 miles of Ingrams Branch, bringing phosphorus levels below the state thresholdIngrams Branch in Delaware has reached an important water-quality milestone. The 7.6-mile stream segment was once impaired by excess phosph...02 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- Drought, wildfires & a brutal 'once-in-a-millennium' summer plague BritainBritain has endured its hottest summer on record, marked by successive heat waves, drought, destructive wildfires and water restrictions. T...02 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
- In 2020, DC's DOEE restored 500 feet of stream at Branch Avenue Park. Six years later, a site where the streambed had eroded by more than 15 feet was transformed, opening parkland for peopleA stream restoration project transformed a degraded parkland section in southeast Washington, DC. This initiative improved habitat and reso...02 Sep, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
- In 2010, federal wildlife trustees secured $2.65 million for San Francisco Bay tidal marsh restoration. 5 years later, tidal waters returned to 1,250 acres at Cullinan RanchSan Francisco Bay tidal marshes are being restored for a reason that reaches far beyond wildlife. These wetlands filter polluted water and ...01 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- In 1998, officials listed Arkansas' L’Anguille River as impaired for siltation and turbidity. Six miles of Lateral 1A were restored; today, landowners have restored two more milesL’Anguille River restoration is gaining ground in eastern Arkansas, years after the river was listed as impaired. In 1998, officials cited ...01 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- Delhi government notifies amended fire safety rules, introduces extensive measures to safeguard buildingsDelhi has amended its Fire Service Rules, introducing new safety standards for buildings. These comprehensive rules link safety measures to...29 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- Study says wildfire smoke turns rain into liquid fertilizer packed with essential nutrientsWildfire smoke is transforming rainfall into a nutrient-rich fertilizer for ecosystems. This phenomenon, known as smoke-rain days, is becom...28 Aug, 2026, 01.46 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
- Hawk Fire near Reno forces 42,000 to evacuate as wildfire rapidly spreads in US' NevadaA fast-moving, wind-driven wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced about 42,000 people to evacuate, while another 45,000 have been urged to ...24 Aug, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
- In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Niño fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewettingIndonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Niño brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The country’s devastatin...15 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
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