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Japan’s abandoned rice fields are being restored into year-round wetlands to replenish groundwater and bring back frogs, dragonflies and endangered aquatic wildlife

[ad_1] A restored wetland area surrounded by our Natural Water Sanctuary. (Picture source: Suntory) For years, many rice fields in Japan have been left unused as fewer people continued farming and rural communities grew older. Without regular care, many of these fields became covered with weeds. The frogs, dragonflies and other small animals that once…

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‘Higher food prices, cost-of-living likely: UN warns of ripple effects if Strait of Hormuz shuts amid Iran war

[ad_1] The United Nations on Tuesday warned of “significant risks” to global trade and development, including higher food prices and cost-of-living pressures, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.A report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said the military escalation following US–Israeli strikes on Iran and…

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Sanjiv Goenka’s priceless celebration goes viral after LSG end losing streak against RCB | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sanjiv Goenka celebrates LSG’s victory in Lucknow (Image: Screengrab) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka’s priceless reaction went viral moments after Lucknow sealed a win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Stadium.The victory marked several major milestones for LSG. It was their first win in five matches at home this season and also…

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Scientists overturned hundreds of rocks in Barbados and finally found the world’s smallest snake after 20 years |

[ad_1] After nearly 20 years without a confirmed sighting, scientists in Barbados have finally rediscovered the world’s smallest-known snake. According to the Associated Press, the tiny Barbados threadsnake was found beneath a rock during an ecological survey in central Barbados, bringing an end to a search that had seen researchers turn over hundreds of rocks…

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‘Creates uncertainty, disrupts planning’: Associate nations take aim at ICC over ODI World Cup format changes | Cricket News

[ad_1] ICC chairperson Jay Shah (left), and Men’s ODI World Cup trophy Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) on Monday criticised the International Cricket Council’s recent changes to the qualification pathway and format for the Men’s 50-over World Cup.The two European Associate Member boards said they were disappointed that the ICC had…

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