Meet the ‘Puffin Patrol’ : Out on a mission to save Iceland’s lost puffins
Iceland’s baby puffins or ‘pufflings’ face a lot of threats – global warming and hunting being the most prominent ones. As a result, the puffin population in Iceland has dropped dramatically over the last two decades. Now another major issue that young puffins face is getting lost and accidentally wandering into towns where they often fall prey to cats and speeding vehicles. Actually,...
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This Indian woman from a small village has become champion of chemical-free farming
Lalita Mukati is an award-winning organic farmer from Borlai village in Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh, who has freed over 36 acres of farmland from the clutches of chemical pesticides. She single-handedly manages her farmland – from riding tractors and scooters to coordinating with nearly 30 farm hands – she does it all. Lalita grows various kinds of crops, ranging from amla, custard apple,...
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US imposes 20-year ban on mineral mining on public land near Yellowstone Park
In a move that is being celebrated by environmentalists and a host of Montana businesses and organizations, U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke approved a 20-year ban on mineral mining in the public areas to the north of Yellowstone National Park. The ban will not only protect Yellowstone’s beautiful landscape and dozens of wildlife species, it will also preserve the popular recreational areas near the...
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