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In 1869, a French entomologist breeding European moths for an American silk industry let some escape; their descendants defoliated entire forestsAn amateur entomologist's escaped moths in 1869 led to widespread forest defoliation across America. This invasive insect has since damaged...- In 1962, China sent young 369 foresters, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...
- A Brazilian farmer used government credit meant to expand cattle grazing to do the opposite; neighbors called him mad, but 50,000 trees later, more than 20 springs have returned to his 31 hectaresA Brazilian farmer defied government policy by planting trees instead of cattle pastures. His actions, initially deemed foolish, led to the...
- Assam Forest Minister reviews Kaziranga tourism preparedness, seeks stakeholder suggestions for integrated developmentAssam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah met stakeholders for Kaziranga's upcoming tourism season. He requested written suggestions for co...
- Quote of the Day by Humphrey Bogart: “The only point in making money is… — Inspiring lessons on financial stability, freedom, confidence, self-respect and why money solves most of life’s problems by the American actor known for his timeless performances and deep insights on human behavior and societyQuote of the Day by Humphrey Bogart: Humphrey Bogart’s quote, “The only point in making money is, you can tell some big shot where to go,” ...
- Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely actionQuote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His...
- "Paper leaks, price rise, corruption among issues will be raised in Monsoon Session": Congress president KhargeCongress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday said the party will hold the PM Narendra Mo...
- US says Brazil's tariff concessions favour India, Mexico in 301 probeThe United States Trade Representative announced tariffs on certain Brazilian imports. These tariffs target Brazil's preferential trade arr...
- Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million strandedTorrential monsoon rains caused floods and landslides in southeastern Bangladesh. At least forty-four people have died and over a million a...
- Quote of the Day by Sir David Attenborough: 'We live our comfortable lives in the shadow of a disaster of our own making...'- Thought-provoking lesson on environmental responsibility, and why protecting nature begins with the choices we make by the British naturalistSir David Attenborough's poignant remarks draw a connection between our comfortable lives and the looming environmental crises we face. He ...
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
- No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
- A top banker tried to sway Pope Leo XIV on rare earth miningLatin America's development bank chief urged Pope Leo XIV to consider responsible rare earth mineral extraction, highlighting its potential...
- India initiates sustainability certification framework for exports to meet EU, UK compliance normsIndia is creating new sustainability certification standards for its export products. This initiative aims to boost the competitiveness of ...
- India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge targetIndia has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as ...
- A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
- 65,000 trees, 3 degrees cooler: How Karnataka man brought relief to over 1000 villagers from scorching summer temperatures. 1 sapling at a time, year after year.A village in North Karnataka was once a barren wasteland. Sadashiva Hydra inspired over 1000 residents to plant 1 lakh trees. Their relentl...
- World Environment Day 2026 theme, logo, significance, quotes, slogans and activities you can plan on June 5World Environment Day 2026 theme and logo: World Environment Day is observed globally on June 5. This United Nations campaign unites nation...
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