Sudden water inflow traps workers inside Uttarakhand tunnel after heavy rain, 16 rescued

In a dramatic rescue operation, sixteen workers were saved from a Chamoli tunnel after torrential rains triggered a water surge. Prompted by this dire situation, rescue teams quickly deployed to provide aid. Thankfully, all trapped individuals were extracted safely, with efforts ongoing to reach others still inside. The conditions within the tunnel, however, remain precarious…

In June 2026, Washington began restoring 270 acres across two river islands; the project will reconnect the South Fork Skagit estuary to natural tides and hundreds more acres for endangered Chinook salmon

In June 2026, heavy machinery commenced work on a significant coastal restoration initiative. The plan involves the dismantling of outdated sea defenses and the breaching of river levees on two islands, aiming to transform 270 acres of previously cultivated land into natural intertidal wetlands. This restoration will create critical habitats for juvenile Puget Sound Chinook…

CAG finds 98% shortfall in Green India Mission forest cover targets, red-flags multiple lapses

The Comptroller and Auditor General raised concerns about the inadequacies within the Green India Mission program, noting that the goal of increasing forest cover was far from realized over a decade. The audit pointed to significant issues in planning and financial oversight, which severely undermined the mission’s objectives. Key vulnerable areas were neglected during afforestation,…