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Illinois drained two lakes for farmland for about 70 years; after conservationists bought Emiquon in 2000 and began restoring the wetlands, spring waterbird counts exceeded 119,000- Maryland gave disappearing seabirds a floating wooden island in 2020; six years later, common terns built 376 nests on it and 84 more on nearby restored land
- Illinois removed dams from Brewster Creek in 2006; by 2014, surveys had found 14 fish species not previously recorded in the restored stretch, including catfish
- Take That & Shashwat Sachdev to headline Prince William’s The Earthshot Prize in Mumbai; Alia Bhatt, Sachin Tendulkar & Karan Johar join star-studded lineupPrince William’s Earthshot Prize will host its 2026 Awards Night in Mumbai on November 17, marking the first time the environmental awards ...13 Nov, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
- By 2014, South Carolina volunteers had reused 1,100 tons of discarded oyster shells to build 225 living reefs across 69 sites along the state’s coastIn South Carolina, volunteers are collecting discarded oyster shells and returning them to coastal waters for habitat restoration. The SCOR...13 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Most of Louisiana's Rabbit Island was flooded in 2020; after crews restored 102 acres of nesting habitat, birds built more than 11,600 nests in the first seasonRabbit Island, located in southwestern Louisiana, is undergoing an extensive restoration project aimed at reviving habitats for colonial wa...13 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Crematorium used for heating: How Europe is using funerals to warm schools, homes and swimming poolsA school being built in Scotland is set to use heat recovered from a city crematorium, highlighting how energy generated during cremation i...13 Nov, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Chhath Puja 2026 Date: 4-day calendar, rituals, puja samagri, significance and arghya timingsChhath Puja 2026 will begin on November 13 with Nahay Khay and conclude on November 16 with Usha Arghya and Parana. The four-day festival i...12 Nov, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- In 2020, Ian Somerhalder said Kiss the Ground took 7 years to make; 4 years later, his Nutro campaign raised $300,000 for farmers working to restore healthy soilIan Somerhalder was born in 1978 in Covington, Louisiana. During an interview, he recalled an eye-opening trip to Zimbabwe. There, the acto...11 Nov, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
- Chhath Puja Katha 2026: Why Is the Festival Celebrated? Know the Story of Surya Dev and Chhathi MaiyaFrom November 13 to November 16 in 2026, Chhath Puja will be joyfully celebrated in multiple states throughout India. This significant four...11 Nov, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Iran warns of winter gas cuts as war damage deepens supply crunchIran is facing potential gas shortages this winter due to damage from ongoing conflict with the United States. Government officials have pr...11 Nov, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- California replaced a fish-blocking pipe on Fort Goff Creek with a bridge in 2014; later monitoring found 64 Chinook salmon nests upstreamIn California, the removal of the culvert on Fort Goff Creek has significantly enhanced fish passage, particularly for salmon. Completed in...10 Nov, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Florida brought in Old World climbing fern as an ornamental; the vine later smothered more than 100,000 acres and can carry ground fires into tree canopiesOnce admired for its ornamental beauty, the old world climbing fern has now wreaked havoc on Florida's ecosystems. This invasive plant grow...10 Nov, 2026, 02.16 AM IST
- Ayodhya: Lord's HomeRam’s return to Ayodhya symbolises the triumph of righteousness over evil and the restoration of virtue. His humility and compassion remind...09 Nov, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- In 2017, California replaced a fish-blocking road crossing on Upper Green Valley Creek; surveys later found 136 young steelhead upstream of the former barrierIn 2017, engineers undertook a significant project to replace an old culvert that hindered fish migration in Upper Green Valley Creek. The ...08 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Two Iowa families donated adjoining properties totaling 21 acres for wildlife; the land was transferred to county conservation for public useA heartwarming act in Pocahontas County, Iowa, sees neighbors John and Sally Pascal team up with Gail Ewan to donate land for a new 21-acre...05 Nov, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- US midterm elections: Gems & jewellery industry keeps its fingers crossedIndia's gems and jewellery industry is optimistic about a potential trade agreement with the United States. Industry leaders believe that a...05 Nov, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
- Georgia repurposed retired chicken cages as estuary reefs in the 1990s; years later, the structures remained stable and supported oyster growthIn an innovative move, Georgia has transformed chicken transport cages into artificial reefs to bolster marine life. Initiated in 1990, suc...04 Nov, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Hawaii introduced black wattle as a forestry tree; it escaped cultivation and now chokes about 3,000 acres of Maui pasture, gulches, and empty lotsBlack wattle has become a formidable invasive force in Hawaii, spreading rapidly beyond its initial planting zones into the island's treasu...04 Nov, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- India's natural diamond industry eyes revenue stabilisation at $15 billion, not recoveryAn analysis indicates India's natural diamond industry's revenues are projected to stabilize rather than rebound. Domestic demand is expect...04 Nov, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
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