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Emergency Steps & Drainage Overhaul Announced

Sumer Verma, an acclaimed underwater cinematographer, shares his three-decade journey from a 21-year-old's first dive to becoming a leading voice in marine conservation. Having logged over 8,000 dives and worked on major films, Verma emphasizes cinema's role in inspiring ocean exploration and his personal mission to foster emotional connections with marine life for its preservation.

Medieval Europe surprisingly conducted animal trials, with pigs, rats, and even insects facing legal proceedings for alleged crimes. These formal trials, mirroring human court procedures, saw animals punished for harming people or communities, reflecting a unique medieval view of justice and social order.

A groundbreaking $1.1 billion initiative at Stanford, the Doerr School of Sustainability, is revolutionising environmental problem-solving. By dismantling academic silos and fostering collaboration, it connects basic science with real-world applications. This innovative approach translates research into tangible actions, like coastal monitoring systems, demonstrating how substantial philanthropy can create public platforms for global environmental protection.

With rising tensions at the forefront, Washington has taken bold steps to strengthen its military arsenal around Cuba, sending in powerful warships such as the USS Nimitz and intensifying surveillance operations. The unfolding situation has led to a fuel blockade, plunging Cuba into an acute energy shortage that has serious repercussions for its citizens and economic stability.

An engineer's quest to solve wrinkled paper in a Brooklyn printing press in 1902 led to the invention of the first air conditioning system. Initially designed to control humidity for better printing quality, Willis Carrier's innovation unexpectedly revolutionized modern life, enabling comfort during hot months and transforming building design and urban living worldwide.

Hill stations are experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, with Ooty and Yercaud recording significantly higher temperatures. Global warming, erratic rainfall, and a surge in tourism are straining these fragile ecosystems. Rising temperatures are altering ecosystems, accelerating pest cycles, and leading to severe traffic congestion and pollution from vehicular emissions.