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PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS CLIMATE CHANGE
In 1993, a few bison were introduced to America's dying grasslands. Now, thousands of those beasts, once hunted to near extinction, are helping bring the prairie ecosystem back to lifeOklahoma's Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is restoring bison populations and their habitat. Bison grazing and wallowing create favorable condit...
Billy Barr, a young graduate began measuring snow in a Colorado ghost town to keep himself occupied; 50 years later, his notebooks were helping scientists understand a changing climateBilly Barr began recording snow and weather data in Gothic, Colorado, over fifty years ago. His handwritten notebooks later became a valuab...
Ever wondered how elephants sleep? IAS officer Supriya Sahu explains why it is a rare sightA captivating video re-shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu captures the serene sight of elephants peacefully dozing in the lush forests of A...
El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...
'No doubt' of climate change role in deadly China-Nepal flood: ScientistsClimate change was a core factor in last month's deadly glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border that killed more than 1,400 peo...
In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countriesIn 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries. The Leona...
India had largest number of people exposed to 30 days of risky heat from Jun-Aug: AnalysisIndia faced the highest number of risky heat days globally. Climate change added dangerous heat to over 117 million people in the city. The...
Heat stress cost India $9 per tonne of CO2 in lost labour productivity in 2025India experienced significant labour productivity losses due to heat stress in 2025. A study revealed that each tonne of carbon dioxide emi...
UK climate advisers say Heathrow Airport expansion incompatible with climate goalsUK climate advisors state Heathrow Airport expansion conflicts with national climate targets. The aviation sector must achieve net zero emi...
In 1995, John D. Liu filmed 1 Loess Plateau project in China where slopes were terraced, vegetation restored and water managed. 25 years later, 35,000 sq km had recoveredChina's Loess Plateau, once severely eroded, underwent significant ecological recovery. Communities actively participated in restoration ef...
In 1993, Doris Duke left behind a 2,700-acre New Jersey estate; 30 years later, the property is being transformed into a laboratory for restoring wetlands, forests and wildlifeDuke Farms in New Jersey is a 2,700-acre living laboratory for conservation. The estate is testing nature restoration and clean energy stra...
In 1936, temperature in 48 states of U.S. peaked during deadly Dust Bowl, 90 years later climate experts sound red flagGlobally, August was 1.65 degrees Celsius (nearly 3 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, far exceeding the longer term 1.5 degr...
Developed world should provide finance for biodiversity conservation: BRICS nationsBRICS leaders urged developed nations for financial and technological aid for biodiversity conservation. They emphasized fair benefit shari...
In 2025, British naturalist Chris Packham helped restore 55 acres in Devon with 3,500 native trees; a year later, wetlands, wildfowl, waders and otters had transformed the former pastureA rewilding project in Downicary, Devon, has transformed a plain field into a vibrant wetland. This initiative has successfully attracted d...
At Iowa's Neal Smith Refuge, turning just 10% of cropland into prairie strips cut sediment loss by 95%, phosphorus runoff by 90%, and total nitrogen loss by about 85%Native prairie strips can play a crucial role in reducing agricultural runoff, which has significant environmental implications. By prevent...
The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the worldClimate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instabil...
What is Grass-Cast? USDA’s experimental tool uses more than 30 years of historical data to forecast Northern Great Plains grassland productivity, giving ranchers new insight into future forage conditions, drought risks and how much vegetation may be available for livestock grazingWith the introduction of the Grass-Cast forecast, ranchers gain a powerful new aid in assessing the availability of grass for their herds. ...
Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
In 1989, CNN founder Ted Turner bought a 113,613-acre Montana ranch for $21 million and made a radical change that transformed the landIn 1989, CNN founder Ted Turner bought Montana’s massive Flying D Ranch for $21 million and made a dramatic shift in how the land was manag...
In 1994, only a few hundred swift foxes remained. 30 years later, reintroduction campaigns restored populations to thousands across the Great PlainsConservationists have successfully reversed dramatic wildlife declines through dedicated efforts. Bold partnerships and investments have br...