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He left America, moved into a $100 billion ghost city near Singapore and tried to build a new society. Malaysia ghosted himBalaji Srinivasan left the US and took his experiment to build a new kind of society to Malaysia’s $100 billion ghost city, Forest City. Hi...- In the 1860s, America introduced burning bush as an ornamental; birds later helped spread it into forests across 21 invaded statesThe burning bush, native to Asia, became well-liked for its vibrant autumn hues. Birds transport its seeds, helping it escape confined land...
- Around 1745, America imported mimosa for its fragrant pink flowers; it later spread into forests across the southern USMimosa, an ornamental tree brought from Asia in the mid-18th century, has thrived in the American South, but its aggressive spread poses a ...
- How China’s big push to win back tourists is paying offChina's tourism sector is experiencing a significant resurgence after pandemic restrictions eased. Visa-free travel policies have attracted...
- Quote of the day by Forest Whitaker: 'The true wealth of a community is measured by how carefully it listens to...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on gender equality, deep listening, wisdom, respect, value, woman empowerment, true wealth and community strengthQuote of the day by Forest Whitaker focuses on gender equality, listening, wisdom, respect, women empowerment and community strength. The q...
- Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western USA significant heat wave is currently affecting large areas of the Western United States. Temperatures are nearing record highs, increasing ...
- In 1992, Douglas Tompkins began buying Chilean wilderness; decades later, much of it became the 994,000-acre Pumalín National Park, larger than YosemiteDouglas Tompkins bought vast tracts of land in Chile for conservation. He created Pumalín National Park, a reserve larger than Yosemite. Lo...
- Buck Moon 2026: Here's how to catch the best view of July Full Moon from these US statesJuly Full Moon 2026: Arrive early to secure the best viewing spot and enjoy an unobstructed view of the sky. The Buck Moon 2026 is more tha...
- Between the 1930s and 1980s, Finland drained 4.7 million hectares of peatland to accelerate forest growth; the exposed peat soils are now a growing source of carbon dioxideFinland drained vast peatlands for forestry after World War II. These drained soils now release significant amounts of carbon dioxide annua...
- 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...
- In 1890, Eugene Schieffelin released European starlings in Central Park; within 69 years, their descendants had reached the PacificEugene Schieffelin released European starlings in Central Park in 1890. These birds spread across the continent within sixty-nine years. St...
- In the 1980s, Niger regrew 200 million trees across five million hectares without planting them: farmers revived the "underground forest" beneath their fieldsNigerien farmers successfully regrew millions of trees by protecting existing underground root systems. This farmer-managed natural regener...
- In 2011, an Australian woman climbed 60 meters into a forest tree and refused to touch the ground for 449 days; 170,000 hectares were later protectedMiranda Gibson lived in a tree for 449 days to protect a forest. She stayed in the Observer Tree, breaking Australia's previous record. Gib...
- Brazilian scientist who defied a dictatorship bought 63 African queen bees in 1956; a year later, 26 escaped and became one of America's most notorious invasive insectsTwenty-six African queen honey bees escaped a Brazilian apiary in 1957, beginning a continental spread. These bees, known as Africanized ho...
- How climate change is making wildfires more frequentClimate change and wildfires explained: Global temperatures are projected to remain at record highs, increasing extreme weather events. Ris...
- Why are wildfires becoming more frequent across North America? Causes explainedNorth America wildfires explained: North America faces an intense fire season with millions of acres already burned. Climate change drives ...
- War and economic crisis complicate efforts to protect Iran's endangered wildlifeWar and economic crises are severely impacting Iran's endangered wildlife populations. Conservationists face immense challenges preserving ...
- Nepal looks to improve quality, explore new markets after India tightened tea import proceduresNepal's tea exports to India faced a temporary halt due to stricter testing regulations, prompting a government task force to recommend imp...
- Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
- Utah declares state of emergency, restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire growsUtah has declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks ahead of July Fourth due to a massive wildfire. The Cottonwood Fire, fueled...
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