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In 1981, China began planting billions of trees to restore degraded land. Decades later, the 78-billion-tree effort produced a surprising outcome: it altered the water cycle, sending more rain to some regions while drying out others- In 2022, a Palestinian farmer dug a hole for an Olive tree; he uncovered an elaborate Byzantine mosaic filled with animals and colour
- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concern
- Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Date: Is it on August 11 or 12? Check shubh muhurat, snan-daan time and why this Savan Amawas is specialHariyali Amavasya Kab Hai 2026: Hariyali Amavasya, also known as Sawan Amavasya, will be observed on August 12, 2026, while Sawan Shivratri...11 Aug, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
- In 1953, South Korea began a massive reforestation campaign after the Korean War. Decades later, the effort produced a stunning transformation, with more than 10 billion trees turning barren mountains into thriving forestsAfter the Korean War ended in 1953, South Korea faced severely degraded hills and mountains, with millions of hectares classified as “bare ...10 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- Humans built cities, fought wars & watched empires disappear while one tree kept growing: Over 5,000 years old, the world’s oldest tree Methuselah was discovered like thisMethuselah, a venerable bristlecone pine believed to be nearly five millennia old, grows in California’s White Mountains. This extraordinar...09 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- David Beckham’s gardening hacks: How the football legend grows roses, plums and fresh vegetables at homeDavid Beckham often shares his country garden, featuring roses and vegetables on his Instagram handle. He learned a simple trick for planti...08 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
- Jennifer Garner's garden trick saves water: How her home orchard uses recycled water to grow fruitsJennifer Garner uses a greywater recycling system to water her home garden and miniature orchard in California. As reported by People, she ...07 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...06 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Brazil’s 500-meter-wide cashew tree is actually one plant; its ground-rooting branches produce up to 2.5 tons of fruit each yearCajueiro de Pirangi, a remarkable giant in Brazil, sprawls over 8,500 square meters. This extraordinary cashew tree grows sideways, sprouti...06 Aug, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is ...” A powerful reminder to start where you are and act todayA Chinese proverb emphasizes that the best time to act was yesterday, but today is the next best. Dwelling on past chances delays future pr...06 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- The hidden danger inside Spain's eucalyptus forests that worries scientistsSpain's eucalyptus plantations appear green but support fewer native birds and insects. These monocultures lack the diverse vegetation and ...05 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Jet fuel made from tropical fruit gets $3 billion backingResearchers in Brazil are pioneering the use of macauba palm oil as a sustainable aviation fuel alternative. This groundbreaking project fo...05 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
- Milind Soman loves this Japanese practice for reconnecting with nature: What is ‘shinrin-yoku’ or forest bathing?Milind Soman has often spoken about his deep connection with nature, from growing organic vegetables in his greenhouse, Sabzee ka Ghar, to ...03 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- In 1996, British publisher Felix Dennis began a tree-planting mission; his Heart of England Forest has grown to more than 2 million treesMagazine mogul Felix Dennis created a forest legacy by planting millions of trees. He transformed farmland into a woodland, which continues...01 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- In 1986, Scottish ecologist Alan Watson Featherstone pledged to restore the Caledonian forest; volunteers later helped plant 1 million native treesAlan Watson Featherstone promised to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian forest in 1986. His initiative, Trees for Life, began planting n...01 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- In 1995, Turkish truck driver Sehmus Erginoglu began clearing rubbish and watering saplings; 25 years later, a former Mardin dump had become a small forestA retired truck driver named Sehmus Erginoglu planted thousands of trees on neglected land. He spent twenty-five years transforming a local...01 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...31 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- In the 1930s, the Dust Bowl devastated America but Franklin D. Roosevelt's massive tree-planting project is still protecting US farmland nearly 90 years laterThe Dust Bowl is one of the worst environmental disasters in American history, but it also sparked one of the country's largest conservatio...27 Jul, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
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