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WATER CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN
Drought-hit England tells South Asians to wash rice twice, urges less water for wudu- On August 3, 2026, Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours with 26.2 million participants; years later, survival data will reveal whether that extraordinary national effort actually transformed degraded landscapes
- In 1995, a Tasmanian fisherman found a dead carp. What followed was a four-decade operation to remove nearly 50,000 European fish
- In 1903, John Muir spent three nights camping with President Roosevelt in Yosemite; three years later, the valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal controlIn 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir shared an unforgettable camping experience in Yosemite. Over three nights, t...18 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refugeIn Florida's Indian River Lagoon, Paul Kroegel took a stand against market hunters targeting nesting birds. His relentless advocacy caught ...15 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- Five years of Taliban rule: Survival is not the same as stabilityThe Taliban has maintained control of Afghanistan for five years. Mounting domestic pressures include poverty and refugee returns. Internal...15 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- In 1870, he read about Crater Lake in Oregon in a newspaper containing his lunch. After 17 years of his tireless efforts to save America's deepest lake, it became a National ParkIn 1870, William Gladstone Steel came across a newspaper story about Crater Lake in Oregon while the paper was being used to wrap his lunch...13 Aug, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
- Catch the rain, cherish the water: From source protection to community-led conservationIndia's drinking water security relies on protecting vital sources and community involvement. Government campaigns like 'Catch the Rain' pr...08 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- California's Tule River tribe had not had beavers on its southern Sierra Nevada lands for decades; now a family of seven is back in the South Fork Tule River watershedIn a historic move, the Tule River Tribe has embraced ancient pictographs to spearhead their beaver restoration project. Reintroducing thes...04 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- How a Self-Taught Widow invented modern water storage: Harriet Williams Strong's 1890s irrigation breakthroughs saved a drought-hit California ranch and transformed dry-land farming foreverIn 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong was widowed, penniless, and left with four daughters on a failing California ranch. She had zero e...30 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...30 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- 30 million oysters are being dumped into US's Chesapeake Bay in a race to save America's largest estuaryMillions of baby oysters are being planted in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists hope this effort will revive one of America's most important w...29 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- In 2003, an Iraqi engineer left California to re-flood wetlands Saddam had turned into desert; up to 60% of the ancient marshes later returnedAzzam Alwash embarked on a mission to restore the ravaged Mesopotamian Marshes upon his return to Iraq. By implementing a straightforward p...29 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- In 1989, a Japanese oyster farmer began planting trees in the mountains to save his dying bay; the river cleared, and marine life returnedJapanese oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama restored his bay by planting trees. Healthy forests upstream provided essential nutrients for o...29 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- In 2015, a British swimmer entered Antarctica’s freezing sea wearing only swimming trunks; his campaign helped protect 1.57 million square kilometersBritish swimmer Lewis Pugh undertook daring Antarctic swims to advocate for ocean protection. His "Speedo diplomacy" approach helped secure...27 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk: The 59-year-old who rallied India's Gen Z against Modi govtSocial activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike following a vigorous youth movement that compelled the government to act. Foc...25 Jul, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- Renewable energy expansion, battery storage push key to green transition: Pralhad JoshiIndia is accelerating its clean energy transition with a strong push in battery storage, wind and solar power, Union minister Pralhad Joshi...25 Jul, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
- AI's data centre boom is becoming a political problem across the globeAs governments race to attract AI investments, data centres are facing mounting opposition worldwide over their massive land, power and wat...18 Jul, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
- Jal Shakti Ministry to hold key conference with states on water sector reforms on MondaySenior water secretaries will meet Monday to review key water sector initiatives. The conference aims to strengthen Centre-state coordinati...12 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
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