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Thousands of endangered trees are preserved here for centuries

June 7, 202580 Views

Survey uncovers the rich biodiversity protected at sacred Chinese temple sites Religious monuments in China have provided a refuge for ancient trees for thousands of years, including dozens of endangered species and some that are extinct in the wild, a study of nearly 50,000 trees has found. The findings, published on 4 June in Current Biology, highlight how cultural and religious traditions can preserve biodiversity and could help scientists to develop strategies for conserving rare species. It is an example of “where ecological and spiritual values converge”, says study co-author Yongchuan Yang, a conservation researcher at the College of Environment and Ecology at Chongqing University in China. Several species, including Ginkgo biloba, are sacred in Buddhism and Taoi...

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Into The Wild festival to feature 150+ activities

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June 4, 202589 Views

Into The Wild makes its highly anticipated return this August, bringing back its beloved blend of community, creativity, and connection to nature. Celebrated for its diverse programming, inclusive ethos, and annual charity initiatives, the family-friendly festival now offers a first glimpse of what’s in store for 2025, as it marks its 11th year at Chiddingly Estate in Sussex. Renowned for its vibrant mix of live music, workshops, wild crafts, food, and inspiring speakers, Into The Wild is cherished not just as a festival but as a thriving community. What began as a small annual gathering has grown into a space for 5,000 attendees, where friendships are forged, collaborations bloom, marriages are celebrated, and even a birth has taken place. Wild crafts and workshops remain at th...

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Pachmarhi beckons new: Tourism boost enhances Satpura’s crown jewel

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June 4, 2025121 Views

Nestled in the emerald folds of the Satpura ranges, Pachmarhi—Madhya Pradesh’s iconic hill station and ecological treasure—has received a transformative facelift. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has inaugurated and laid the foundation for a host of tourism development works amounting to over ₹33.88 crore. The initiative is a part of the state’s larger push to elevate heritage-rich destinations into hubs of sustainable and experiential travel. Tourist-centric facilities at the forefront To further elevate the tourist experience, Pachmarhi's key attractions are being equipped with upgraded infrastructure and visitor conveniences. These include potable drinking water systems, aesthetically designed pathways, scenic beautification projects, and dedicated 'Pink Toilets'—operated by local ...

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Peru reduces Nazca Lines park by 42%, raising concerns over environmental and heritage risks

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June 3, 202577 Views

Peru’s decision to shrink its archeological park home to the famous Nazca Lines by around 42% — an area roughly the size of 1,400 soccer fields — has sparked alarm among conservationists, archaeologists and environmental advocates. Critics say the rollback paves the way for informal mining and weakens decades of cultural and ecological protection, while the government says the adjustment reflects updated scientific studies and does not compromise the UNESCO World Heritage status or the site’s core protections. “The reduction not only removes protections — it does so precisely where extractive activity is expanding,” said Mariano Castro, Peru’s former vice minister of the environment, adding that the decision could cause “very serious risks and cumulative damage,” as it excludes zone...

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Americans slow to book summer travel amid discount hunting

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June 3, 202592 Views

This year's hottest summer travel trend? Waiting for deals. Americans are scaling back travel plans from flights to drives or waiting to book only if the price is right, a tell-tale sign of an industry slowdown that's got travel companies worried. Hotel summer bookings are either flat or falling from last year, and airline bookings are down even though airfares have also declined, as economic concerns fuel a pullback in spending. Travel companies including Delta Air Lines, Marriott International, and online travel agency Booking Holdings have withdrawn or revised their 2025 annual forecasts as U.S. demand softens. Airbnb flagged shrinking booking windows as consumers take a "wait-and-see" approach and book trips closer to their check-in dates. That has left companies ...

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Sweden eases alcohol monopoly one bottle at a time

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June 1, 202575 Views

First easing of retail alcohol sales rules, Direct sales will be capped, Fears change could lead to end of state monopoly If Anna Anerfalt gets a license to sell gin, whiskey and schnapps to visitors at her family's distillery near Norrtalje in Sweden, the first thing she will have to do is warn them of the dangers of alcohol. From June 1, small-scale breweries, vineyards and distilleries will be able to sell direct to customers - the first easing of Sweden's more than 100 year-old alcohol sales monopoly. The aim is to boost tourism and help craft producers to grow, while preserving the role of Systembolaget - state booze shops - in limiting access to alcohol and damage to public health. Norrtalje Distillery CEO Anna Anerfalt pours a glass of non-alcoholic Appel Glog...

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In Ukraine’s Kharkiv, ballet offers ‘rebirth’ after bombs and bullets

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May 31, 202583 Views

In the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, it’s hard to escape the war with Russia. On some days, when the wind blows in the right direction, residents of the historic city can hear the boom of artillery fire from the front line, some 30 km (20 miles) away. Most nights, Russian kamikaze drones packed with explosives buzz over apartment buildings as parents put their children to bed. Frequently - but unpredictably - a Russian ballistic missile will slam into the city. Three years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, for many people in Kharkiv, the war and its unrelenting, inescapable proximity, takes a mental toll. Ballet dancers practise for the revival of 'Chopiniana,' the first since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, in the underground area of the National Aca...

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Egyptian archaeologists discover three tombs in Luxor

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May 29, 2025143 Views

Egypt unveiled three new tombs of prominent statesman in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis in Luxor, officials said Monday. Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 B.C.) and identified the names and titles of their owners through inscriptions found within, according to a statement by the tourism and antiquities ministry. In this undated photo, hieroglyphs are revealed in the three new graves of senior statesmen found in the Dra' Abu al-Naga necropolis area in Luxor, Egypt. (Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP) Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said in the statement that further study of other tombs’ inscriptions is needed to gain a deeper understanding of the tombs’ owne...

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Lesser flamingos lose one of their only four African breeding sites to sewage

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May 28, 202592 Views

Until the last half-decade, the majestic lesser flamingo had four African breeding sites: two salt pans in Botswana and Namibia, a soda lake in Tanzania, and an artificial dam outside South Africa's historic diamond-mining town of Kimberley. Now it only has three. Years of raw sewage spilling into Kamfers Dam, the only South African water body where lesser flamingos congregated in large enough numbers to breed, have rendered the water so toxic that the distinctive pink birds have abandoned it, according to conservationists and a court judgment against the local council seen by Reuters. Lesser flamingos are currently considered near-threatened, rather than endangered, by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: there are 2-3 million left, four-fifths of them spread ...

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First human to visit space, all 193 countries, and both poles

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May 27, 202596 Views

With upcoming space launch, adventurer Jaime Alemán set to complete the "Grand Slam" of travel Jaime Alemán of Panama, a distinguished lawyer and former senior diplomat, is about to make history—again. Having visited all 193 countries and both poles, Alemán now eyes space and a human first. The pioneering space company Blue Origin announced this week that Alemán will be among the crew aboard its next suborbital mission, set to launch in the coming weeks. At age 73, this voyage to space will mark the final leg of Alemán's extraordinary, decades-long journey: visiting every country on Earth, setting foot on both the North and South Poles, and now, reaching the edge of space. "I didn't set out on this quest to set a record," said Alemán. "I did it as a challenge to myself. I wa...