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Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...- Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
- Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain in south Bengal: IMDSouth Bengal braces for significant rainfall as a low-pressure system brews over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy to very heavy showers are anticip...
- SIR: YSRCP requests EC to extend exercise by one month in Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh's ruling YSRCP has requested the Election Commission to extend the electoral roll revision by a month, alleging significant ...
- Assam pushes aviation expansion as CM seeks faster approval for Silchar Greenfield AirportAssam is set to become a major aviation hub with plans to fast-track six new greenfield airports and a heliport. Chief Minister Himanta Bis...
- Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
- In 1942, a British forest ranger stumbled upon the skeleton lake in the Himalayas. Here's all you need to know about the mysterious RoopkundUttarakhand's Roopkund Lake, a remote Himalayan glacial site, has baffled experts for decades with the discovery of hundreds of human skele...
- J&K: 'Operation Sheruwali' enters 40th day as security forces intensify search operations in RajouriSecurity forces are in their 40th day of 'Operation Sheruwali' in Rajouri's Gambir Mughlan, relentlessly searching dense forests for hidden...
- What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
- This US city will pay you $9,500 to move there for a year: How to apply, eligibility, benefits, and application process explainedWisconsin's Fond du Lac County is offering remote workers up to $9,500 to relocate, aiming to boost its workforce and population. The incen...
- She gave birth and travelled 200 km for exam: How this Tamil Nadu woman from a tribal village became state's youngest judge at 23V. Sripathy, a young mother, achieved a historic feat by becoming the first civil judge from the Malayali tribal community in Tamil Nadu. J...
- 'Marriage fixed in Class 10, failed UPSC three times': How a Madhya Pradesh farmer's daughter became an IFS officer with AIR 9A 15-year-old district topper from Madhya Pradesh, Anjali Sondhiya, defied societal norms and an arranged marriage to pursue her education....
- J-K: 'Operation Sheruwali' enters 38th day in Rajouri, search and surveillance continuesOperation Sheruwali, a major counter-terrorism mission, continues for its 38th day in Rajouri's dense forests, with security forces relentl...
- This legendary jungle hunter stayed hidden for a decade, until one camera captured the impossibleJaguar spotted in Honduras: A hidden camera in Honduras's Sierra del Merendón mountains has captured a remarkable sight: a male jaguar, uns...
- Karnataka restores full jungle safari at Bandipur, Nagarahole tiger reservesJungle safaris are back at Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves following the state government's approval of a technical committee's repo...
- BRO restores vital road link in J-K's Kishtwar with construction of new bailey bridgeConnectivity has been restored between Gulabgarh and Machail in Kishtwar district with the operationalization of a 140-foot bailey bridge a...
- Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
- India always spread peace in world: PresidentPresident Murmu emphasized India's commitment to peace through dialogue, contrasting it with global conflict. She lauded PM Modi's leadersh...
- Mishmi Takins: A mysterious Himalayan mammal spotted in Sikkim that looks like an antelope but is actually a rare goat-like creatureA rare video of Mishmi takins in Sikkim has gone viral. These unusual animals were spotted in Bakuchaang by tourism and forest staff. Mishm...
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