Brazil’s polluted Rio mangroves were disappearing under waste; then local fishers restored 18.2 hectares and more than 60 animal species returned

Brazil’s polluted Rio mangroves were disappearing under waste; then local fishers restored 18.2 hectares and more than 60 animal species returned

Local fishers collect waste from Guanabara Bay as part of a mangrove restoration and cleanup effort in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Decades of pollution, untreated sewage, industrial activity and waste have placed heavy pressure on the mangroves around Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay in Brazil. Yet in one of the bay’s remaining protected mangrove areas, … Read more

In 2020, Minnesota funded a $1.918 million Shell Rock River habitat program; by 2025, it had protected or restored 588 acres

In 2020, Minnesota funded a $1.918 million Shell Rock River habitat program; by 2025, it had protected or restored 588 acres

Shell Rock River Watershed District (Image Credit: www.shellrock.org) In 2020, Minnesota approved $1.918 million for the Shell Rock River Watershed Habitat Restoration Program – Phase IX. According to a 2025 final report from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, the program ultimately protected, restored or enhanced 588 acres of habitat in the Shell Rock River watershed, … Read more

Chandler Hendry death update: ‘Restored Truth’ podcaster was not wearing seat belt during Lehi crash

Chandler Hendry of 'Restored Truth' was killed in an accident in Lehi, Utah, (Facebook/Chandler David Hendry)

After two days of posts from the followers of Utah pastor and religious podcaster Chandler Joseph’s Hendry’s death in a car crashthe Lehi police confirmed the same on Sunday, August 9. Jeanteil Livingston, a spokesperson with Lehi police, confirmed Hendry passed away on Friday. Chandler Hendry of ‘Restored Truth’ was killed in an accident in … Read more

New Orleans collected 9,000 discarded Christmas trees and airlifted them into coastal wetlands; the programme has restored marsh equal to nearly 200 football fields

New Orleans collected 9,000 discarded Christmas trees and airlifted them into coastal wetlands; the programme has restored marsh equal to nearly 200 football fields

A helicopter dropping its first bundle of trees for the Christmas tree drop restoration project (US fish and wild life service photos) Every year after Christmas, thousands of used trees are thrown away. In New Orleans, however, many of them get a second use. Instead of ending up in landfill, the trees are collected, tied … Read more

Terrorist hideout busted, IED recovered in J&K’s Rajouri

Terrorist hideout busted, IED recovered in J&K's Rajouri

Jammu: A joint team of security forces busted a terrorist hideout and seized an improvised explosive device (IED) in a remote forest area of ​​J&K’s Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday.Troops discovered the hideout of Thanamandibadi Behak during a cordon and search operation and discovered the explosives. The object was tested and found to be … Read more