In 2013, tech billionaire Koos Bekker bought a 16-acre Somerset estate; his company now controls more than 2,700 acres nearby and says it employs over 650 locals, as residents debate its expansion

When South African technology billionaire Koos Bekker bought Hadspen House and 16 acres of land in Somerset in 2013, the purchase marked the beginning of a much larger project. The estate, now known as The Newt in Somerset, has grown to cover more than 2,700 acres through land purchases made by Bekker’s company, according to…

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Wolves and foxes may be helping plants spread across the Sahara Desert; scientists found seeds from eight species in their droppings |

Deep in the Sahara Desert, where rain is rare and plants struggle to spread, an unlikely desert gardener may be at work. Researchers who sifted through hundreds of carnivore droppings found intact seeds from eight different plant species, suggesting that wolves and foxes may help desert vegetation spread across the landscape. If you have ever…

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Govt initiative to sensitise schoolkids about e-waste segregation, recycling | Delhi News

New Delhi: What happens to our electronic devices when they stop working or become outdated? From old mobile phones and chargers to discarded computers and batteries, electronic waste is growing rapidly, making its responsible management essential for a healthier planet, experts say.To promote environmental awareness among students, Samagra Shiksha by Delhi govt has decided to…

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Navi Mumbai Warehouse Collapse Kills 1 Worker, Injures 15 in Raigad | Mumbai News

Navi Mumbai: A 22-year-old worker was killed and 15 other workers were injured due to the sudden collapse of a colossal aluminium-alloy structure that was being erected for an under-construction warehouse shed of a logistics company in Mankivali village, Khalapur, Raigad, on Tuesday around 10.30 am.The deceased worker was identified as Subhash Niranjan Yadav, who…

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Encroachments outside 120 houses removed in South City-2, illegal Stilt+4 building sealed | Gurgaon News

GURGAON: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) on Monday carried out an anti-encroachment drive in South City-2, removing unauthorised structures outside 120 houses in Q-1 block and sealing an illegal Stilt+4 building in Vatika India Next as part of its ongoing crackdown on violations in licensed colonies.The drive in Q-1 block was led…

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