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The Independent UK · Jul 29

By 2024, the Tulalip Beaver Project was relocating beavers in the Snohomish Watershed to restore wetlands, store water and support salmon habitat

Beavers are now relocated to restore degraded streams in Washington State. These animals rebuild wetlands, store freshwater, and create vital habitats for salmon. Beaver dams slow streamflow, reconnect floodplains, and retain water across the landscape. This nature-based approach addresses flooding, drought, and declining fish populations effectively. The Tulalip Tribes Wildlife…

The Times of India · Jul 29

In 2001, scientists released beetles to fight an invasive tree. Years later, an endangered bird had lost 94% of its habitat along one western river

The breeding grounds of the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher stretch across thousands of kilometres of rivers and streams in the American Southwest, yet much of its habitat has long been difficult to assess in a consistent way. Thick vegetation, changing river systems and seasonal drought all make monitoring the small migratory…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Mikel Arteta is under a very different pressure to go and win it all over again, while new managers have been installed at every other ‘Big Six' outfit – FourFourTwo's 2026-27 Arsenal season preview

Arsenal took over 20 years to break their Premier League title drought; now, how they will fare being the hunted, not the hunters?

FourFourTwo · Jul 28

In 2015, scientists linked a 650-year drought to the fall of a once-thriving ancient Mesoamerican city of Cantona

Ancient Mesoamerican civilization: A 2015 study suggests drought caused Cantona's decline. This ancient city once housed ninety thousand people. Researchers analyzed lake sediments to reconstruct past climate conditions. A 650-year drought period affected the region significantly. This prolonged dryness likely forced the population to leave.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Spain identified a rare-earth deposit that could supply one-third of Europe's needs: could this massive discovery reduce foreign reliance, or will environmental battles kill it?

Europe might sit on its own green energy goldmine. Deep in central Spain, a major rare-earth deposit was discovered. It holds enough critical monazite to supply one-third of Europe’s needs. That could finally cut reliance on China for EV magnets. But there is a big catch. Severe drought and local…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Should You Stop Mowing Dormant Grass During a Dry Spell?

When grass turns brown during a dry spell, the lawnmower may suddenly look less like a helpful garden tool and more like an unnecessary weekly appointment. In many cases, stopping or dramatically reducing mowing makes sense, especially when the grass has entered true dormancy and the soil has become too…

Frugal Gardening · Jul 28

Heat, drought, fire: Europe needs to restore wetlands, rivers and landscapes

Experts from environmental organisations, including WWF, are calling in an op-ed for Euronews for urgent action to adapt to a changing climate. By placing the restoration of landscapes and healthy water systems at the heart of climate legislation can help to reducing climate risks at their root.

Euronews · Jul 28

Sweden's spruce plantations are collapsing under bark beetles and drought; one forest owner tore up the industry playbook and planted broadleaves years before the crisis

Swedish forest owners are reconsidering Norway spruce due to drought and beetle issues. These trees once offered rapid growth and a strong market demand. However, changing climate conditions now challenge spruce-dominated plantations significantly. Some owners are now planting broadleaved species for greater resilience and diverse benefits. This shift reflects a…

The Times of India · Jul 28

In the 1930s, the Dust Bowl devastated America but Franklin D. Roosevelt's massive tree-planting project is still protecting US farmland nearly 90 years later

The Dust Bowl is one of the worst environmental disasters in American history, but it also sparked one of the country's largest conservation efforts. Nearly 90 years after Franklin D. Roosevelt launched a massive tree-planting campaign across the Great Plains, many of those shelterbelts still stand, protecting farmland and supporting…

The Economic Times · Jul 27