US$55 million plan for eco-facelift around Notre Dame a part of major Paris revitalisation

US million plan for eco-facelift around Notre Dame a part of major Paris revitalisation

As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light. Beyond restoring the cathedral’s spire and medieval charm, the city announced plans this week to turn Notre Dame’s surroundings into a serene, green oasis … Read more

Antarctica turning green ‘dramatically’, trend accelerated over years, study finds

Antarctica turning green ‘dramatically’, trend accelerated over years, study finds

Antarctica turning green (Picture credit: University of Cambridge) NEW DELHI: Antarctica is turning green “dramatically”, with the trend accelerated by more than 30% in recent years, compared to the past three decades, a new study has found. Researchers found that vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula increased more than tenfold from less than a square … Read more