S'pore to experience smoke haze next few days, PSI hits 145 - Mothership
Singapore will likely be affected by smoke haze in the coming days with the 24-hour PSI forecast to be in the high moderate to mid unhealthy range.
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RAJESH JIVANI & JABU MAHANGE | Franchise sector transformation needs the broad view
South Africa’s franchising sector is an important engine of economic activity, employment and entrepreneurship. It also has a significant role to play in the country’s transformation journey. Too often, though, that transformation conversation is reduced to a single measure — whi...
Tennessee siblings turned 852-acre family property into protected conservation land
In a significant conservation move, The Land Trust for Tennessee has permanently protected an expansive 852-acre estate. Siblings Mary Ann and John Sugg dedicated years to revitalizing farmland into lush forest. Their generous donation guarantees the landscape's preservation from...
Modi Calls BRICS ‘Ecosystem Of Solutions’, China To Host Next Summit
Modi Calls BRICS ‘Ecosystem Of Solutions’, China To Host Next Summit news.abplive.com
Reef balls are turning an ocean desert in N.L. into a thriving ecosystem
Last year, fisheries technologist Mark Santos and a team at the Marine Institute launched 285 cement reef balls into Placentia Bay’s Fox Harbour in a bid to remediate an ocean dead zone. Already, he said, they can see marine life returning.
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Africa in search of a mate
A pack of African wild dogs has completed a record-breaking 2,485-mile (4000km) journey across the continent.
China wants to create a BRICS open-source AI ecosystem. Where does India fit?
China wants to create a BRICS open-source AI ecosystem. Where does India fit? indianexpress.com
Are electric cars really bad for the environment?
Are electric cars really bad for the environment? Inquirer.net
Septic Awareness Week highlights environmental responsibility - CTV News
Septic Awareness Week highlights environmental responsibility CTV News
Beyond toilets: How Swachh Bharat is changing life in Uttar Pradesh villages
The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is making an impact in Moradabad's Didauri and Mangupura villages, where improved sanitation facilities and pucca roads are making everyday life easier for residents.
Bill Gates faced an ‘owl crisis’ building Xanadu 2.0, spent millions on timber
Bill Gates's mansion faced hurdles due to bans on old-growth timber, prompting him to innovate. He financed a specialized heavy-timber-recycling sawmill to utilize reclaimed wood. Remarkably, the estate features half a million board feet of salvaged Douglas fir beams, highlightin...
Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
Authorities in Zambia have warned people not to eat meat from wildlife after dozens of wild animals, including hippos, elephants, buffalo and a crocodile died following an anthrax outbreak.
The fire count collapsed. The smog did not
Monsoons are pulling back from Punjab. Paddy is harvested through October. Wheat replaces it after. In between, winds over northern India lose their summer push, swing in from the north-west and slow down, and whatever is in the air over Punjab and Haryana begins to drift toward ...
US proposes Cumberland Island land swap with limits on future development
The National Park Service is evaluating the possibility of land exchanges on Cumberland Island. The strategy involves acquiring privately owned parcels in exchange for federal lands, which will continue to be protected under conservation restrictions. The agency invites public in...
Sheep damaged 30% of Mexico island; removal helped forest cover rise to 85%
Feral sheep introduced to Socorro Island caused severe ecological damage over decades. An eradication program removed 1,762 sheep between 2009 and 2012. Vegetation cover and soil conditions began recovering surprisingly quickly after grazing pressure ceased. This recovery demonst...
First case of bird flu in pelican detected in SA - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
H5 bird flu has now been detected in Australian pelicans. (ABC South East SA: Caroline Horn)
Singapore turned ash-filled artificial island into a wildlife haven
Singapore has pioneered a remarkable 350-hectare landfill created from incinerated waste, known as Semakau Landfill. This innovative site not only manages the nation’s scarce land but also provides a habitat for diverse marine life. With migratory birds nesting and corals thrivin...
Bittu Tabahi leads 100 people in massive clean-up of Bengaluru's Turahalli Forest
Bittu Tabahi, who went viral earlier this month for cleaning the heavily polluted Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh, has now taken his clean-up mission to Bengaluru where he led a team of 100 people in clearing waste from Turahalli Forest.