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New York Fed's John Williams defends 'balance-sheet framework' amid policy reviewIn a recent statement, John Williams, the New York Federal Reserve President, reaffirmed the robustness of the central bank's monetary poli...- In 1995, Bette Midler launched NYRP to restore neglected spaces in New York. 30 years later, it has planted 200,000+ trees and restored 350+ green spaces for New YorkersThirty years after Bette Midler began picking up trash in a New York park, the New York Restoration Project has developed into an organizat...
- In 2019, Aidan Gallagher linked fan pledges to mangrove planting in Madagascar. 6 years later, the campaign had planted 113,706 trees and removed 38 million kg of carbonIn July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mang...
- This invasive fungus removed an iconic American tree from its ecosystem in 1904. Can scientists revive it in 2026? Know hereA genetically engineered chestnut has cleared a major federal hurdle a century after an invasive fungus almost wiped out one of America’s m...
- In 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more than 1,277 hectares of the wider ecosystem had been rehabilitatedIn 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more ...
- A forest's diversity may begin somewhere you cannot see, as hidden fungal partnerships beneath the soil help shape the plants aboveForest floor fungal partnerships are now linked to understory plant diversity. Trees with varied soil fungus relationships supported richer...
- New York energy rebate checks 2026: Who is eligible, when will you get it and how much?New York has begun mailing POWER energy rebate checks to eligible taxpayers in 2026. Payments range from $100 to $200 depending on filing s...
- Quote of the day by George Washington Carver, 'Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise' offers timeless advice on nature, mindfulness, quiet moments, everyday inspirationQuote of the day by George Washington Carver encourages us to notice a moment that many people never see because they are asleep, busy or d...
- Need well-structured policies, community participation to address climate change: President MurmuPresident Murmu stressed a structured policy framework for climate change action. This framework must involve governments, legal experts, a...
- In 1995, 31 grey wolves returned to Wyoming's Yellowstone Park; decades later, 9 beaver colonies are thriving as willow forests recover and erosion risks fallIn 1995, wildlife experts decided to reintroduce the grey wolf in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. What followed was nothing short of a miracle. ...
- He went to Rajasthan to make a film in 1994. Years later, filmmaker Pradip Krishen was restoring a 70-hectare desert landscape by removing an invasive tree and bringing native ecology backPradip Krishen's journey from cinema to ecological restoration began following an unexpected experience that altered his trajectory. He has...
- Solar panels did more than generate power in a French nectarine orchard: positioned horizontally during frost, they kept buds up to 1.9°C warmer and cut damage to below 10%French researchers found solar panels can protect nectarine flowers from frost. Agrivoltaic systems kept flower buds significantly warmer d...
- Conservationist Matt Conn bought 67 acres of damaged Louisiana land. For a decade, he personally rebuilt it; the restored wetland had recovered diverse native vegetation and multiple ecosystemsOver a decade, Matt Conn dedicated his efforts to the restoration of 67 acres of degraded land in Louisiana. By eradicating invasive specie...
- In 2021, Queen Elizabeth II helped launch a tree-planting tribute; by its conclusion in 2023, more than three million trees had been planted in her nameThe Queen’s Green Canopy was created to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and encourage tree planting across the nation. Launched ...
- New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollutionWhile New York City’s tree planting efforts aim to enhance urban greenery, they may unintentionally worsen air quality. Species such as oak...
- In 2010, New York spread 2 million tons of clean soil over a former landfill. 7 years later, the site reopened as a 258-acre park with wetlands, woodlands, ponds and trailsNew York City transformed a former landfill into Brookfield Park. This extensive project involved capping and remediating the site for publ...
- In 2016, Ed Sheeran transformed 1 ploughed field into a wildlife pond and meadow. 5 years later, 14,000 trees had been planted and wildlife was thriving across the estateEd Sheeran has undertaken a rewilding project on his Suffolk property as part of his commitment to wildlife and environmental conservation....
- In 2025, British naturalist Chris Packham helped restore 55 acres in Devon with 3,500 native trees; a year later, wetlands, wildfowl, waders and otters had transformed the former pastureA rewilding project in Downicary, Devon, has transformed a plain field into a vibrant wetland. This initiative has successfully attracted d...
- In 1995, Bette Midler founded 1 nonprofit, NYRP to restore neglected parks across New York. 30 years later, it had planted 200,000+ trees and renovated 300+ green spacesBette Midler founded the New York Restoration Project in 1995. The organization has since planted over 200,000 trees across the city. NYRP ...
- Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
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