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RIVERBANK RESTORATION
In a multi-decade study, engineers used 12-inch coconut-fiber blankets to secure riverbanks. Years later, deep-rooted plants turned them into living barriers that resist erosion and floodsHow a 12-inch coconut fiber roll can hold a failing streambank together is easier to understand than it looks. The simple coir log slows ru...- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concernTamarisk was originally brought in for various practical applications, but it has since proliferated across western waterways. This invasiv...
- Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...
- Landslides disrupt traffic on Kedarnath Highway in Rudraprayag; restoration underwayHeavy rainfall caused landslides and erosion along the Kedarnath Highway in Rudraprayag district. District officials inspected the affected...
- Heavy rain swells Uttarakhand rivers, Char Dham Yatra remains suspendedHeavy rains caused major Uttarakhand rivers to swell significantly on Wednesday. Authorities suspended the Char Dham Yatra and are battling...
- In 1863, a deadly US massacre killed hundreds of Native Americans. 160 years later, the Shoshone are restoring the site of the attackIn 1863, the Bear River Massacre became the deadliest slaughter of Native Americans in US history, leaving hundreds of Shoshone men, women ...
- In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...
- Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi Yatra resumes after six-day weather-induced suspension; authorities declare track "safe for pilgrims"Pilgrims have been advised to follow the directions of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and security agencies, adhere to safety advi...
- In 2011, the US began tearing down two century-old dams on Washington's Elwha River, the largest dam removal in US history at the time, freeing over 20 million cubic yards of trapped sedimentThe Elwha River dams were dismantled after nearly a century of operation. This significant engineering project restored over ninety miles o...
- In 2002, a blind man and an armless man teamed up in a Chinese village, one serving as the other's eyes and hands; over the next 15 years, they planted more than 10,000 trees by hand along a barren riverbankTwo lifelong friends, Jia Wenqi and Jia Haixia, rebuilt a dead riverbank into a forest. They planted over ten thousand trees by hand, overc...
- In 1928, Henry Ford carved a slice of small-town America into the Amazon rainforest to grow his own rubber, a jungle city called Fordlândia that the forest quietly swallowed wholeHenry Ford established Fordlândia in Brazil to secure rubber supplies for his company. He built an American-style town, imposing strict rul...
- Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8Rescue crews searched for survivors after a landslide in Chongqing killed eight people. Massive rocks and soil buried over ten residential ...
- Gangotri National Highway reopened after debris clearance; Uttarakhand on high alert amid heavy rainfall warningThe road stretch had been blocked due to landslide debris accumulation, disrupting movement along the highway. Uttarkashi District Magistra...
- Thailand promoted Leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists found that the fast-growing species is suppressing the natural regeneration of native forestsThailand's well-intentioned tree planting initiative with Leucaena leucocephala has backfired, with scientists discovering the fast-growing...
- Arunachal flash floods: Search continues for 4 missing, IAF joins rescue effortsSearch and rescue efforts are ongoing for four individuals missing after flash floods devastated Keyi Panyor district in Arunachal Pradesh....
- Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: reportBangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in ...
- Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
- Delhi govt mulls forming Yamuna task force to prevent encroachment, dumping at river's floodplainsThe Delhi government is considering setting up a Yamuna task force in partnership with the Territorial Army to prevent encroachments and il...
- Asian Development Bank approves $42 mn loan for coastal protection in MaharashtraThe Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 42 million loan for coastal and riverbank protection in Maharashtra. This project aims to com...
- Soon, Delhi may have a daily Yamuna Aarti on Vasudev Ghat, similar to Mathura, Haridwar and VaranasiDDA has finalized plans to hold regular Yamuna Aarti at Vasudev Ghat, echoing the famed Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. The ghat's beautification ...
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