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India's tourism industry mourns the untimely death of Akshay Kumar, CEO of Mercury Himalayan Explorations and Former President of ATOAI.
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Update: The Mauritian Oil Disaster, Dead Dolphins, a Sunk Ship and a Birthday Party
Thousands have protested, and environmentalists have expressed grave concerns, as the area affected by the oil spill from the Japanese vessel, MV Wakashio continues to decline.
An Update: The Mauritian Oil Spill in Pictures
The ship that struck a reef in Mauritius, on July 25th, leaking tons of oil into nearby protected areas, has split apart, with its remaining fuel now spreading into the island’s turquoise waters.
A Disaster in Paradise: The Mauritian Oil Spill
“This is likely one of the most terrible ecological crises ever seen on the small island country,” Greenpeace Africa said in a statement Friday.
Update: The Mystery of Botswana’s Dead Elephants
Approximately 356 elephants died mysteriously in Botswana's famed Okavango Delta, probably succumbing to natural toxins, this is according to the country’s wildlife department.
Trump signs the Great American Outdoors Act
This past week Trump signed into law a stimulus package for park maintenance and conservation efforts.
India’s Tiger Census sets a world record ahead of International Tiger’s Day 2020
India executes the largest camera trap survey in the world and doubles its tiger population 4 years before the global target.
Zombie Fires Threaten Arctic Land and Climate
Re-emerging fires that survived the winter may contribute to record burning and CO2 emissions.
