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‘Bonkers’ Butlin’s-style aqua park will ruin our much-loved beauty spot & hidden dangers could leave ...
A STUNNING beauty spot teeming with wildlife is the last place you’d expect to see a Butlin’s-style aqua park with a 12ft inflatable slide. But thousands of residents are up in arms over plans they believe will ruin the countryside and put children
The tale of two South County mayors and their runs for supervisor
San Diego Union-Tribune | 2025-04-20, 17:35
She’s a 48-year-old environmental activist and avid surfer who has emerged as a leading voice in the campaign to stop Tijuana’s sewage from polluting the shores of Imperial Beach, the tiny city she has served as mayor since 2022. He’s a
From prairie roots to rare cacao
ASSINIBOIA — When fourth-generation grain farmer Robert Payant left his family’s Saskatchewan homestead for work in Alberta, he never imagined his future harvest would be the world’s rarest cacao. Today, Robert and his wife Tiffany bridge two
Letter: Promote native plants, not bamboo
As a newly minted Buncombe County master gardener, I was excited to see your gardening cover [March 26, Xpress].
The ‘return’ of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn
As the Trump administration slashes funding for health, energy and climate research, there’s one science the administration is promoting: de-extinction. Earlier this month, a biotechnology company announced it had genetically engineered three gray wolf pups to
Đồng Tháp receives first sarus cranes from Thailand for conservation
As part of the "Sarus Crane Conservation and Development Project at Tràm Chim National Park" (2022-2032), these are the first cranes brought from Thailand. ĐỒNG THÁP — The Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp on Sunday held a ceremony at Tràm
Where the border wall ends, wildlife survives. Advocates fear losses if the gaps close
Border wall construction called 'a waste of time; waste of money' Border wall construction efforts and their effects on the area and wildlife of Quitobaquito Springs, Arizona, are discussed on Feb. 3, 2025. Rugged mountain ranges in southeastern Arizona halted
River Indus Faces Ecological Decline Threatening Pakistan’s Future
The River Indus—once the heart of South Asia’s earliest civilization and a vital source of life for millions in Pakistan—is in a state of severe decline. Stretching over 3,000 kilometers from the glaciers of the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea, the Indus has long
From kumquats to lime caviar: UK foodies embrace a whole new world of citrus
When life gives you pithy cedro lemons and sweet Tacle mandarins, what exactly do you make with them? British chefs and home cooks are increasingly embracing new and unusual varieties of citrus in recipes, with supermarkets and greengrocers offering a rising
Worcester Cathedral peregrine egg hatches on Easter Sunday
The first of four eggs laid by a peregrine falcon nesting on a cathedral has hatched on Easter Sunday. The hatching at Worcester Cathedral was captured on the live
Discover A Birdwatching Paradise In China’s Remote Southwest
Yunnan has long been renowned for its high level of biodiversity, with a wealth of species found within its northern reaches. ...
Te Ipukarea Society: Local author celebrates World Book Day
As the world prepares to celebrate World Book Day on April 23, local personality, June Hosking, marks the occasion with two new children's books dedicated to the Cook Islands' deep ocean, Moana-Nui-o-Kiva. June began this literary journey with her son Andy,
DDA Plans Recreational Overhaul of Baansera Park Near Sarai Kale Khan
New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority is set to broaden the scope of activities at Baansera Park near Sarai Kale Khan with plans to introduce a tent city, an organic haat, a food court and an adventure zone.To facilitate this, the authority has initiated the
Egypt inaugurates African Space Agency headquarters in Cairo
Egypt inaugurated the permanent headquarters of the African Space Agency in Cairo on Sunday. “This step is a milestone in Africa’s joint
Islamabad hosts vibrant "Flower and Birds" exhibition 2025
<p>ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Apr, 2025) The Capital Development Authority (CDA) hosted a three-day "Flower and Birds" exhibition 2025 at Rose & Jasmine Garden, attracting
When heatwaves & humans light the match
Patna: They arrive without warning – uninvited, unrelenting. Forest fires, also called wildfires, are more than just flames devouring trees. They are nature's fury unleashed, turning green sanctuaries into blackened graveyards. In their wake, they leave
Oman moves towards global recognition of protected areas
Muscat – In cooperation with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Environment Authority hosted a two-day workshop in Muscat last week to introduce a programme called ‘Green List of Protected Areas’. The initiative aims to enhance
The burning forests of Bihar
Patna: When the mercury soared above 40°C last fortnight, the hills of Bihar cracked open, not with thunder, but with fire. The air shimmered with heat and from Jamui to Lakhisarai, through the dense woods of Banka, flames licked the skies. None was spared.
Ministry issues regulation to give payments for environmental services
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Environment has launched Ministerial Regulation Number 02 of 2025 concerning the Environmental Services Payment System (PJLH) Development, marking a new chapter in the country's environmental policy. "Indigenous
Grant: Dawn Stover to speak on butterflies and caterpillars
Tyler Morning Telegraph | 2025-04-20, 12:25
The Smith County Master Gardeners’ 2025
DDA plans to expand recreation facility at Baansera Park near Sarai Kale Khan
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plans to expand activities at Baansera Park near Sarai Kale Khan by adding a tent city, organic haat, food court, and adventure zone. The authority initiated the process for the engagement of Dept of Economic
PFC urges cohesive measures to protect Murree forests from timber mafia, wildfires
<p>ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Apr, 2025) The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has called for urgent cohesive measures to protect the Murree forests from the devastating impacts of the timber mafia and recurring wildfires.
From beans to BMWs: Karnataka’s coffee growers smell the riches
On a recent evening, the parking lot of a resort on the outskirts of Gonikoppal, a sleepy town in Karnataka’s Kodagu district, looked more like the forecourt of a luxury car showroom. Range Rovers, Audis, BMWs, Mahindra XUV700s, Thars — you name it, they were
Celebrate the power of Maine and Mainers on Earth Day | Nature Connects
A western Maine conservation project that seeks to protect biodiversity and maintain public access to recreation is uniting Mainers from all walks of life. ...
Cynthia Villar fears repeat of 2023, 2024 oil spills after capsizing of MV Hong Hai 16
Senator Cynthia Villar on Sunday, April 20 expressed fears of a repeat of the 2023 MT Princess Empress oil spill and the back-to-back oil spills that occurred last year following the capsizing of the Chinese-flagged MV Hong Hai 16 off Occidental Mindoro last
Margalla Hills - An abode to variety habitat
<p>ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Apr, 2025) Just a stone’s throw away from the bustling capital city, the Margalla Hills stand as a serene sanctuary, teeming with life. </p><p>This sprawling stretch of the Himalayan
Silent Killers: The Human and Ecological Cost of Landmines and Explosives in Kashmir
The verdant valleys and snow-capped peaks of Kashmir, often romanticized for their breathtaking beauty, conceal a grim reality beneath the surface: a landscape scarred by decades of conflict and littered with the silent menace of landmines and unexploded
Planned 200 Whitchurch homes do not need environment assessment
Environmental assessments for plans to build 200 new homes in north Shropshire do not need to be carried out, a developer has been told. Castle Green Homes is proposing to build the homes on a site off Chester Road, on the outskirts of Whitchurch. A full
Explore Dubai's hidden Nature and join Terra Expo City to help scientists protect biodiversity
Dubai: Have you ever wondered what wildlife exists right outside your doorstep? Are you curious about how ordinary moments can turn into extraordinary contributions to conservation? If you’re excited to take part in an engaging adventure that aids scientists
Barabanki wetlands: A lifeline for winged visitors & posterity
Wetlands are one of the most biologically productive ecosystems on earth, playing a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and regulating the environment. 120447047In Barabanki, the 400-plus wetlands hold special significance as they
