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A New York City marsh was disappearing for decades; scientists added 20 inches of sand and watched what happened nextA salt marsh restoration experiment began at Big Egg Marsh in 2002. Scientists raised the marsh with sand and planted thousands of cordgras...- Wall street bets on shielding Indian real estate from climate disasterClimate resilience is emerging as a new measure of value in India's realty market. Investors are pouring money into infrastructure to prote...
- In 2015, Cullinan Ranch crews breached levees, bringing tidal flows back to 1,200 acres. 11 years later, migratory birds and fish now use the restored Napa River habitat in CaliforniaTidal marshes are valuable coastal wetlands that support wildlife, protect shorelines, filter polluted water and provide other ecosystem se...
- In 2010, federal wildlife trustees secured $2.65 million for San Francisco Bay tidal marsh restoration. 5 years later, tidal waters returned to 1,250 acres at Cullinan RanchSan Francisco Bay tidal marshes are being restored for a reason that reaches far beyond wildlife. These wetlands filter polluted water and ...
- A Florida couple bought a 45-acre swamp to save it from development; 15 years later, 275 wood storks were nesting there in a thriving wildlife havenA Florida couple purchased a cypress swamp to protect its wildlife habitat. They actively managed the land, creating a thriving sanctuary f...
- Louisiana's decades-old Christmas tree recycling program is quietly helping restore thousands of acres of wetlandsDiscarded Christmas trees are now rebuilding Louisiana's eroding coastlines. These trees are bundled and flown by helicopter into fragile m...
- Why Mumbai still floods despite upgraded infrastructure; and why even light rain disrupts the cityMumbai recorded exceptionally high rainfall, exceeding normal monsoon levels significantly. This extreme weather event surpassed annual ave...
- Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
- Bengaluru rains: 5 dead, public infrastructure crumbles in India's silicon valleyThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow warning for continued heavy rain, prompting the Karnataka Innovation and Technolo...
- Invasive species have pushed native ones to extinction, but not all cause negative impactsSome non-native species are a leading cause of species extinctions.
- Have urged MNCs to set up R&D centres in India: DPIIT Secretary"Given the success of digital India, a vibrant startup ecosystem, improving infrastructure and a stable macro-economic policy regime, India...
- Conservationists race to protect rich wildlife on edge of BucharestOn the outskirts of Romania's bustling capital, within sight of its communist-era apartment blocks and suburban villas, lie swathes of wetl...
- Cyber attacks, volatile weather top risks for India Inc: SurveyThe survey that covered representatives of C-suites, executives, and risk professionals across 19 industries, noted that 88 per cent respon...
- Azam Khan attacks BJP for creating 'communal tensions' in UPKhan warned people to remain extremely vigilant as "the BJP has launched a poisonous communal campaign by exploiting Ram Mandir issue to gr...
- Indian economy suffers $3 billion loss from recent floods-Aon BenfieldIndia suffered a $3 billion loss to its economy from severe rainfall and flooding in November and early December, reinsurance broker Aon Be...
- India's 10 famous bird habitats in serious danger, says studyUnsustainable developmental policies and rising insensitivity towards nature have put "in serious danger" at least 10 of the country's famo...
- Ban construction on wetlands in Maharashtra: HCA division bench of Justice V M Kanade and Justice S C Gupte also directed the government to state if it will adopt the Centre’s wetland at...
- New frog species discovered in New York cityA new species of frog has been discovered in the bustling city of New York amid the skyscrapers and subways, which scientists say is "nothi...
- Spread of waterbodies: Mumbai tops list of major citiesMaximum City Mumbai leads the pack of major Indian cities when it comes to spread of waterbodies. 35% of Mumbai are covered by wetlands or ...
- Tata Tea buying Everest buzz gets louderThere’s no deal yet. But the buzz just seems to be getting louder on Tata Tea’s talks with Mount Everest Mineral Water. Should the deal go ...
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