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In 1992, Louisiana had as few as 150 black bears left; 30 years later, habitat restoration and relocations helped rebuild the population to about 750 bears- Rome says no to tourist tax, plans short-term rental curbs to tackle overtourism
- Amid layoff news, how 7 million oysters saved 1,000 jobs and environment in US
- Snapchat co-founder and billionaire Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr help erase $550 million in medical debt for 261,000 CaliforniansEvan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr are making waves in California by alleviating medical debt for over 261,000 residents. By supporting Undue Me...26 Oct, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- Beginning in 1974, North American conservationists released more than 6,000 captive-bred peregrine falcons; by the late 1990s, at least 1,650 breeding pairs had been restoredOnce teetering on the brink of extinction in North America due to harmful pesticides and loss of natural habitats, the peregrine falcons ha...25 Oct, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba calls for urban reformsAddressing the valedictory session of the 2nd National Urban Conclave on Sunday, Gauba called for removal of restrictive floor-area ratios ...25 Oct, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- Cities cannot be governed from state capitals, need empowered local governments: NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaRajiv Gauba emphasized the need for reforms in urban governance during the National Urban Conclave. He highlighted the importance of empowe...25 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
- From Continuous Data to Trusted Health Intelligence: What Abu Dhabi and India Can Learn From Each Other About Predictive Health?Predictive health will depend not on how much data health systems collect, but on whether they can validate it, govern it responsibly, and ...22 Oct, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
- In 2004, Florida researchers attached 36 recycled oyster shells to each reef mat; restored Mosquito Lagoon reefs later reached about 1,000 live oysters per m²Researchers along Florida’s Atlantic coast are using recycled oyster shells to restore damaged oyster habitats. Restoration mats that inclu...21 Oct, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Over 30,000 species face critical danger: Amazon's Jeff Bezos backs $500 million wildlife plan, but one key detail is missingLaunched at the UN Biodiversity Conference, the New Species Recovery Alliance has garnered a substantial pledge of $500 million. This colla...20 Oct, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- In Brazil, a stolen phone can cost more than money — and shape an electionCellphone theft remains a significant concern for many Brazilians amid a decline in overall crime rates. In Sao Paulo, where phone thefts a...20 Oct, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Nevada removed invasive blue tilapia from Moapa dace habitat from 2009 to 2012; the endangered fish later returned to an 868-meter stretch where it had vanishedConservation efforts in Nevada have successfully removed invasive blue tilapia to protect the native Moapa dace fish. After targeted remova...19 Oct, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- In East Texas, excluding feral hogs from forest plots for 7 years more than doubled the abundance of woody plant species with large seedsIn the Big Thicket National Preserve, feral hogs significantly disrupt forest ecosystems by consuming seeds and disturbing soil. A study re...19 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Montana removed non-native brook trout and repaired mining-damaged White's Creek; the struggling native cutthroat trout population then grew at least sevenfoldIn White's Creek, Montana, a dedicated conservation project took shape to safeguard the native westslope cutthroat trout from the encroachm...19 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- World Food Programme cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza, citing funding shortagesThe UN World Food Programme is cutting food assistance in Gaza due to funding shortages, leaving 500,000 people without monthly support. Fo...19 Oct, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- Colorado began removing non-native brook trout from two mountain creeks in 2011; 13 years later, rare native cutthroat trout had increased more than 11-foldOver a span of 13 years in Grand County, Colorado, dedicated conservation efforts have led to a remarkable surge in cutthroat trout populat...15 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Ted Turner was 10 when National Geographic inspired him to save bison. He has now protected over 2 million acres of land, restored native and endangered wildlifeTed Turner, motivated by a childhood encounter with a National Geographic article, embarked on his passionate journey of conservation by st...14 Oct, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- Nevada removed feral horses and burros from Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge; some streamside and upland vegetation gradually recoveredFeral horses and burros were removed from the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada to aid ecosystem recovery. Although some vegetatio...14 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Jyotiraditya Scindia outlines banking expansion plans for Northeast India at Bankers' Conclave 2.0 in AgartalaJyotiraditya M. Scindia discussed significant banking developments at the North East Bankers’ Conclave 2.0 in Agartala. He outlined future ...13 Oct, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- In 2002, black rats were eradicated from Hawaii's Mokoliʻi islet; after just one shearwater chick survived from 1999 to 2001, 126 fledged in 2002 and 185 in 2003Mokoliʻi was once severely impacted by invasive black rats, which posed major risks to seabird species. In 2002, after dedicated conservati...13 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
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