Leopards kept coming to this village in search of water, so the farmers actually built water tanks for them in the forest
The Ranmala village of Pune district, India, had been facing a serious problem – leopards from the nearby forest kept venturing into their village and attacked their cattle, pets and even humans. However, the villagers knew that these wild animals would not enter their territory unless they were desperate. Now one of the main reasons that brought the leopards into the village was water. So, the locals hit...
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This Indian NGO creates colorful, anti-slip tiles from plastic waste
The south Indian city of Bengaluru has been grappling with the problem of plastic waste since quite some time now. Even though the state government imposed a blanket ban on the manufacturing, storing and distribution of single-use plastics back in 2016, the city’s municipal council (BBMP) says plastic comprises about 20% of the total municipal solid waste of 4,000 tonnes a day. Fortunately, non-profit...
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Chanel is the latest luxury fashion brand to go cruelty-free
Joining prominent luxury fashion labels like Gucci, Versace, Armani, Calvin Klein, Burberry etc., Chanel recently announced that it will also ban the use of animal furs and skins in its future collections. The announcement was welcomed by PETA and other animal conservation groups. A spokeswoman from the brand said that it was impossible for the company to source animal products ethically – “At...
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