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Yvon Chouinard attended 2017 Chile land donation signing; a year later, the deal added 10 million acres to national parklands- In 1982, Paul Newman started selling salad dressing; more than four decades later, the brand had given over $600 million of its profits to charity
- Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across Hawaii
- Tech companies look to Argentina's windswept Patagonia to build massive data centersAs tech giants known as hyperscalers race worldwide to build server farms and run into roadblocks amid anti-data-center campaigns, projects...08 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
- A national park larger than Yosemite was born after Ohio-born fashion moghul donated 725,000 acres in 1990 to save wildlife and forestOhio-born fashion mogul Douglas Tompkins shifted from business to conservation, beginning work to protect Chilean forests in 1992. His Tomp...31 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- In 1986, a biologist with a severe stutter persuaded Belize to create the world's first jaguar preserve, then he envisioned a 5,000-mile wildlife corridorAlan Rabinowitz transformed his struggle with a severe stutter into a powerful voice for conservation. Inspired by his childhood bond with ...19 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and threadApparel companies are offering repair services and sewing workshops to attract young consumers. These initiatives aim to reduce textile was...10 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- In the 1960s, New Zealand sheep farmers expanded wool production as the industry flourished. Years later, growing global demand for natural fibres and rising synthetic fabric costs produced an unexpected comeback, making wool profitable again after years of declineThe wool industry in New Zealand is bouncing back after enduring decades of challenges. An increase in synthetic fabric costs has sparked g...08 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- He worked 100-hour weeks to rescue a bankrupt North Carolina boat company. Decades later, it drew $400 million-plus offers, but at 83, he did something unexpectedAfter working 100-hour weeks to save a nearly bankrupt North Carolina boat company, Eddie Smith Jr. built Grady-White Boats into a thriving...04 Aug, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- View: Malvinas, the strength of a just cause"2 April and 10 June mark defining moments in our national memory. However, the responsibility to safeguard our sovereign rights transcends...01 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- In 1992, Douglas Tompkins began buying Chilean wilderness; decades later, much of it became the 994,000-acre Pumalín National Park, larger than YosemiteDouglas Tompkins bought vast tracts of land in Chile for conservation. He created Pumalín National Park, a reserve larger than Yosemite. Lo...31 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Debate around biofuel? In 2008, scientists found a tiny fungus that could make something surprisingly close to dieselFungus that makes diesel: Scientists discovered a fungus in Patagonia producing diesel-like chemicals. This organism, Gliocladium roseum, c...29 Jul, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- In 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago: Fossil discovery explains how raptors spread across ancient EarthIn 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago after research...27 Jul, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard slept on dirt floors, lived on $1 a day, ate dented cat food. And then gave away his $3 billion company.Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once survived by sleeping on dirt floors, living on just $1 a day, and eating dented cat food. After build...26 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Virginia Woolf: "No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but..." Pioneering English novelist's timeless reminder that your greatest strength is simply being yourselfQuote of the Day: Virginia Woolf's quote "No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself" encourages slowing down ...26 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a yearCalifornia's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River...26 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Billionaire retailer Yvon Chouinard donates fashion company Patagonia to charity. Know whyThe billionaire owner of Patagonia is giving away his company to help fight the environmental crisis. Here's what the new company structure...16 Sep, 2022, 12.42 PM IST
- Patagonia's billionaire owner gives away company to fight climate crisisThe founder of outdoor retailer Patagonia, known for his environmental stances, announced Wednesday he has given away his company in an eff...15 Sep, 2022, 08.14 AM IST
- Patagonia founder gives away company to save planetYvon Chouinard, 83, could have sold the brand -- valued at $3 billion, according to The New York Times -- or taken it public. Instead, he, ...15 Sep, 2022, 07.07 AM IST
- Push your limits: Visit Patagonia, Rotorua and Yllas to conquer its rugged terrain with breathtaking viewsPatagonia is actually a pretty safe area to visit for solo female travellers.22 Jun, 2017, 10.03 AM IST
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