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In 1994, Alabama sank 100 retired M60 battle tanks in the Gulf, giving obsolete military machines a 50-year second life as fish reefs

Obsolete M60 battle tanks now rest on the Gulf of America seafloor. These decommissioned military vehicles serve as artificial reefs for marine life. The Reef-Ex program began in 1994, repurposing 100 tanks for habitat. This initiative benefits local economies by attracting anglers and divers. The tanks provide a second life,…

The Times of India · Aug 4

A Florida diver, after more than 20,000 dives, built an underwater nursery that grew 25,000 threatened corals for dying reefs

Florida's barrier reef has experienced severe ecological collapse due to climate change impacts. Scientists developed active propagation methods to aid coral regrowth efforts. Suspended tree structures significantly accelerate coral growth rates compared to traditional methods. These innovative techniques help rebuild living coral cover on damaged marine ecosystems. Active intervention offers…

The Times of India · Aug 4

No rodents in California vineyards? Barn owls point to a new future for American farming as ‘fear effect’ cuts pests by up to 52% without poison

Could barn owls offer a new future for farming in America? New research in California vineyards found that areas with more active barn owls had up to 52% fewer rodents, while a powerful “fear effect” also made surviving pests more cautious, potentially reducing crop damage without additional poison.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blunders

In 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and give marine life a new home. But the plan failed in the worst possible way. The tires never became a reef. Instead, they broke loose,…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Spokane wildfires explode as thousands flee and hundreds of homes burn

Thousands of residents evacuated as Washington wildfires spread rapidly near Spokane. Flames have destroyed hundreds of homes and buildings, impacting the local community. Fire crews face dangerous conditions with strong winds fueling the blazes. A state of emergency has been declared, and air quality alerts are in effect. Western United…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Spokane Smoke Could Reach Hazardous Levels by Tuesday as a Pressure Ridge Traps Wildfire Haze

Spokane Clean Air forecasts smoke may push AQI into the Hazardous band by Tuesday as a high-pressure ridge traps wildfire haze over the county.

Medical Daily · Aug 3

How renewable is your electricity tariff? ‘Consumers believe they’re doing the right thing – often they’re not’

A 100% renewable tariff means 100% renewable electricity, right? Maybe not. Here’s how to make sure your energy is as clean and green as possible

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

California built a town for 4,000 iron miners in 1948. Today it is one of America's largest ghost towns, with homes and a hospital still standing

On the southeastern edge of Joshua Tree National Park sits Eagle Mountain, once a thriving company town of roughly 4,000 people, now one of California's largest and best preserved ghost towns. Founded in 1948 by industrialist Henry J Kaiser to house workers for the adjoining Eagle Mountain iron mine, the…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Weather tracker: Austria breaks heat records as Japan braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Soaring temperatures continue to sweep parts of Europe, while Okinawa faces powerful winds and storm surges

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Not too big, not too small: $100m to plug renewable gap

More small or medium-sized renewable energy projects could win loans as part of a multimillion-dollar scheme to address a gap in Australia's energy plans.

AAP · Aug 3