UNBELIEVABLE: 8 | History Defined

Can pineapples thrive in Africa's Sahel? A Burkina Faso farmer says the answer is yes

Farmers in arid Burkina Faso have begun growing pineapples to reduce reliance on imports and adapt to climate challenges

The Independent UK · Sep 1

How intense rains in the Grand Canyon turned into a deadly disaster

Flash flooding in Arizona tourist destination was probably triggered by compounding climate factors, such as drought and warming in Pacific Ocean

The Guardian - US · Aug 31

Flash flooding causes major damage to the Grand Canyon's critical water pipeline

The sole pipeline that supplies water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors was badly damaged by weekend flash flooding, setting up a tricky repair scenario and upending a yearslong construction project to upgrade the line

The Independent UK · Aug 31

In 1940, actor James Cagney bought hundreds of acres of California grassland; decades later the remaining 417 acres became a protected wildlife corridor

For decades, the grasslands outside Ramona, California, looked much as they had for generations: open country, seasonal pools and wide stretches of native vegetation broken by grazing land. As reported by the local news report, The San Diego Union-Tribune, among the people who once owned part of this landscape was…

The Times of India · Aug 31

India Mangrove Forests Beyond the Sundarbans: Gujarat, Odisha and Karnataka Coastal Ecosystems Worth Visiting

Gujarat: The Largest Mangrove Cover Outside the SundarbansGujarat holds roughly 1,140 square kilometres of mangrove forests along its coastline, the second-largest mangrove cover in India after West Bengal. The Gulf of Kutch, in particular, carries stands of Avicennia marina so dense that the canopy closes overhead at mid-tide. The Marine…

Times Life · Aug 31

Snow warning: Richardson Highway in Alaska under winter weather advisory as up to 8 inches expected

Alaska's eastern mountain range faces heavy snow and strong winds. A winter weather advisory covers a key Richardson Highway section. Drivers should expect difficult travel conditions and reduced visibility. Rain will change to snow overnight before Monday morning's commute. Motorists are urged to check road conditions and drive with caution.

The Economic Times · Aug 30

In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a private Polynesian atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’; it is now a wildlife sanctuary where 15,614 green turtle hatchlings emerged in one season

Marlon Brando's private atoll now serves as a crucial marine conservation site. Thousands of green sea turtle hatchlings have been recorded after decades of protection efforts. Habitat restoration and invasive species removal significantly aided this environmental transformation. Eco-tourism at The Brando luxury resort helps fund ongoing scientific research and conservation…

The Times of India · Aug 30

In 2021, Amazon shut down its US rooftop solar systems after six critical incidents across 47 North American solar sites; a later global audit found 259 major issues

Amazon shut down rooftop solar systems at all 47 of its North American sites in 2021 after six facilities reported fires or arc flash incidents. A later audit found one critical and 259 significant issues across its global solar portfolio, including mismatched connectors, improper installation, poor wire management and water…

The Times of India · Aug 30

Leaked Files Expose Plan To 'Sell Away' Yosemite Park Parcel for Highest-Bidding Luxury Resort Construction

A proposed land swap in Yosemite National Park could grant private road access to a Las Vegas firm, sparking controversy and opposition from conservationists and former officials.

International Business Times UK · Aug 30

In 1946, imported beetles were released against toxic St. Johnswort in northern California; by 1957, the weed had fallen to less than 1% of its former abundance

By the 1940s, European Klamathweed had established itself as a major rangeland threat in California. To combat this invasive species, leaf beetles known as Chrysolina hyperici and quadrigemina were released. Remarkably, these beetles managed to diminish the weed's presence by over ninety-nine percent within a decade. Chrysolina quadrigemina thrived, particularly…

The Economic Times · Aug 30