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Beginning in 1877, Japan imported California rainbow trout for food and sport fishing; escaped fish later competed with native salmonids and disrupted their spawning groundsIn 1877, Japan imported rainbow trout from California for culinary and recreational purposes. However, these fish escaped their aquaculture...23 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST- A Manhattan office building began freezing water at night; the stored ice now helps cool it during peak summer demandIn the heart of Manhattan, Eleven Madison Avenue has adopted an innovative cooling method utilizing an ice battery. This system freezes wat...23 Aug, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
- South Africa targets 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026South Africa is targeting 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, up from nearly 70,000 in 2025. It is focusing on younger, experience-see...23 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...23 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
- On August 3, 2026, Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours with 26.2 million participants; years later, survival data will reveal whether that extraordinary national effort actually transformed degraded landscapesEthiopia also says that more than 48 billion seedlings have been planted since the Green Legacy Initiative began. These figures demonstrate...21 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- In 2022, moving solar panels shielded French apple trees from extreme sun, cutting sunburned fruit from 13% to 2%A study by French scientists indicates that the use of solar panels can drastically lessen sunburn injuries on apples, reducing the damage ...20 Aug, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toadsA Japanese island's initiative to curb pests with cane toads resulted in unintended consequences. These invasive toads proliferated, wreaki...20 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plantsUS agencies issued a warning about hackers targeting Siemens devices. These devices are crucial for operating water and other critical infr...20 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- A UK tenant farmer made environmental changes years ago. In 2024, she helped create England's largest temperate rainforest nature reserveIn a remarkable ecological achievement, Borrowdale, Cumbria, is now home to England's largest temperate rainforest reserve. This initiative...19 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- Krones inaugurates Rs 315-crore bottling equipment plant in KarnatakaGermany-based Krones opened its new manufacturing facility in Karnataka's Kolar district. This impressive facility was built in a record ei...19 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- Every day, 50,000 litres of polluted water flow from South Africa's Stiebeuel River into natural filter beds, where stones, sand and biochar clean it in 5 days, removing 99% of harmful bacteria and creating water for irrigationResearchers in South Africa are using a nature-based filtration system to treat polluted water from the Stiebeuel River in Franschhoek. At ...19 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- In 1804, Americans introduced "sacred bamboo" as a garden ornament; it spread across an estimated 22,400 forest acres, and its berries have been linked to bird deathsSacred bamboo, a popular ornamental shrub, has spread extensively into southern forests across America. Birds consuming its berries are vul...18 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- No plastic, only coconut leaves: Bengaluru Christ University professor builds Rs 70 crore business by making eco-friendly straws, products are exported to 25 countriesFollowing a chance discovery, an English professor at Christ University in Bengaluru has pioneered eco-friendly, plastic-free straws made f...18 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- CM Majhi visits flood-hit Jajpur, Bhadrak districts as over 7.85 lakh affected in OdishaOdisha's Chief Minister undertook a boat ride to reach inundated villages in Jajpur district. The flood situation remains grim, affecting o...18 Aug, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
- Place aluminium foil in your sink to prevent clogs: How to use this hack to keep drain problems awayPlace aluminium foil in your sink to prevent clogs: Simplify your kitchen routine with a handy aluminium foil hack designed to make waste c...17 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- India Inc backs PM Modi’s Independence Day push, vows to turn vision into actionIndustry leaders welcomed Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The Prime Minister outlined seven key areas for national developm...15 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
- SRA targets over 5 lakh rehabilitation homes by 2030, plans 19 cluster redevelopmentsThe SRA has set an ambitious goal to construct over 500,000 homes by the end of 2030. To facilitate this, annual targets will hasten slum r...14 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
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