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In the 1960s, the US began displacing around 600 families for a 40-mile reservoir. In 1975, the dam project got shelved after regional authorities voted to cancel it. The acquired land became the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, which now protects the river for many people to use.
Moroccan women now get drinking water from giant nets on Mount Boutmezguida. The project started in 2006 to harvest Atlantic fog. Using CloudFisher technology, 600 square metres of mesh collect 6,300 litres of water daily. This system supplies five villages, saving many residents from walking long distances to find water.
A wetland restoration initiative started at Wellington in the Nilgiris recently. Volunteers and NGOs joined hands to remove invasive plants and reintroduce native flora. "Wetlands are delicate, dynamic ecosystems," said ecologist Vasanth Bosco. This project aims to strengthen the local ecological balance and ensure a sustainable environment for native species.
Scientists found that 10 of 12 orphaned grizzly bears died within a year of their release in British Columbia. The cubs grew too large in rehabilitation and could not find enough food in the wild. Expert Chris Servheen said, "We humans are very inept at taking care of baby animals."
Western Hyderabad got a new construction and demolition waste transfer station at Gowlidoddi on Monday. Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan inaugurated the facility to stop illegal dumping in areas like Gachibowli. "C&D waste should be treated as a resource rather than merely as waste," said Mr. Ranjan during the event.
In 1885, New Zealand released European hedgehogs to kill garden pests. Now, 140 years later, the Department of Conservation says they are a major threat to native wildlife. These animals eat eggs and chicks, and one hedgehog can cause an entire colony of endangered black-fronted terns to abandon their nests.
Firefighters launched a push Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to encircle Belgium’s largest wildfire in a century. The blaze grew to 3,000 hectares, forcing evacuations near the German border. Spokesperson Nicolas Yernaux said, “We are trying to definitively encircle the fire today.” Rain and wind continue to hamper crucial air support operations.
Annapurna Muhim continues relief efforts for flood-affected families across Assam. Since July 24, 2026, volunteers from Satlok Ashram have reached over 10,000 people in districts like Charaideo and Jorhat. They provide food, clean water, and essential supplies. The team also helps families clean mud and debris from their damaged homes.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 1,000-crore relief package on Tuesday for flood-hit people in six districts. The floods affected nine lakh people across 74 blocks. Majhi said, “After the final assessment, the assistance will be revised in line with the actual damage.” The government is now providing aid.
The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held on Tuesday called for more climate finance and technology transfer for developing nations. The countries agreed to deepen cooperation on forest fires and sustainable lifestyles. China will host the 13th meeting in 2027. They also launched a new network for sharing research knowledge.
In the 1960s, a 17-year-old rancher named Juan Guillermo Garcés nearly died while burning a Colombian forest. This event changed his life, and he later lived in a cave to protect the land. He turned 7,400 acres into a wildlife refuge, helping nature return to the area for many years.
Before 1945, Hawaiʻi released wasps to kill crop pests. A study in Science showed these insects later made up 83% of parasitoids attacking native forest moths on Kauaʻi. These wasps moved from farms into remote forests, where they now use native caterpillars as hosts, becoming part of the local food web.