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1 in 4 Americans reject evolution, a century after the Scopes monkey trial spotlighted the clash between science and religion
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PWD completes 82 per cent of desilting work
As the monsoon arrives in the national Capital, civic agencies race towards completing the desilting work with PWD and have completed 82 per cent of the work, according to a statement issued on Monday ...
Terrifying moment six girls swept away by a sudden flood surge towards waterfall's edge
The dramatic incident unfolded on 29 June 2025 at Lagurahi Waterfall in Gaya, Bihar, India, as families enjoyed a day out at ...
DID YOU KNOW? Laredo marks 71st anniversary of second-largest flood in recorded history
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Sunday, June 29, marks the 71st anniversary of Laredo’s second-largest historically ranked flood. It ...
Either flooding or drought threaten most world heritage sites, U.N. says
From Yellowstone to the Garden of Eden, almost 75% of the world's heritage sites at risk of drought or flooding, U.N. warns.
From Yellowstone to the Garden of Eden, climate change puts majority of world heritage sites at risk
From Yellowstone to the Garden of Eden, almost 75% of the world's heritage sites at risk of drought or flooding, U.N. warns.
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Nearly Three-Quarters of World Heritage Sites Are at High Risk from Water-Related Hazards
A new analysis by UNESCO and World Resources Institute (WRI) reveals that 73% of World Heritage sites are highly exposed to water-related hazards, such as drought, water stress, or riverine and ...
Century-old water main bursts in Uptown New Orleans, flooding streets and triggering boil advisory
Some folks in Uptown New Orleans woke up to water rushing through the streets over the weekend.“There was water for several ...