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150,000 plastic bottles, 1 floating island: British carpenter built a home from recycled waste. It had internet and even a waterfall. But the place no longer existsRichart Sowa, a visionary British artist, ingeniously built a floating island home named Joyxee Island, made from 150,000 discarded plastic...- In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
- Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nodA bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled severa...
- Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
- India, France say global ocean treaty should come into effect at earliestIndia and France advocate for the rapid implementation of the high seas treaty to protect marine biodiversity. During PM Modi's meeting wit...
- Dia Mirza teams up with Hollywood star Edward Norton for UNEP documentary seriesThe actress, who is UNEP's Goodwill Ambassador, narrated 'Big Ocean States' in the documentary.
- Genome of salt-secreting mangrove species decoded by DBTThe genomic resources generated will pave the way for researchers to study the potential of the identified genes for developing drought and...
- Dharmendra Pradhan seeks Centre of Excellence on Marine Biotechnology in OdishaIn a letter to the Union science and technology minister on Tuesday, Pradhan said, the state's coastline provides employment to millions an...
- These island destinations with visa-on-arrival are perfect for your next vacationTake your family along to beat the heat amidst lush nature, azure beaches and traditional treats.
- Gujarat readies to handle possible oil spill in seaAccording to officials, a high-level committee would be formed to study the risk potential of oil spill.
- Seafood companies see big bucks in mangrove crab exportsIdentifying live crab exports as a potential money spinner, the Indian seafood industry is all set to rear mangrove crabs, so as to scale u...
- Eco-sensitive zone notification for areas around Bhitarkanika raises concerns among localsThe notified areas would now be guided by stringent provisions of environment protection law, according to national park officials.
- Catch Royal Bengal tiger by the trail this winterThe Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), is conducting nature trails to local spots as well are those outside Mumbai to celebrate the chi...
- RIL's Sikka Port expansion hits hurdle; to submit material to ascertain project’s impact on environmentVeerappa Moily may have to deal with a Reliance problem again, this time in the environment ministry.
- Oil and effluents spell slow death for Mumbai creeksAn oil spill that destroyed a large stretch of mangroves around Mahul creek was reported last week, but the disturbing revelation is just t...
- Experts say oil spill to impact marine life, environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan rules out any problem"At this point of time, we do not see a cause for concern," she said. But experts fear oil spill's adverse impact on the marine life.
- The Mangrove whispererA Class II dropout farm worker is the man behind Kerala's lush mangroves, and a movement.
- Ports to be open by Sunday, salvage ops to take 45 daysMumbai harbour, where operations were disrupted after Saturday’s collision between two freighters, would be ready for transportation by Aug...
- Navi Mumbai airport gets environmental clearanceThe greenfield airport in neighbouring Navi Mumbai has got environmental clearance and work on the project would commence next year, Mahara...
- Sewage, coastal destruction threaten marine lifeSewage is a growing threat to oceans and seas, putting at risk marine life and habitats as the pollution problem escalates, the United Nati...
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