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New Zealand in the 1850s planted millions of pines for timber, but today scientists are spending millions trying to stop them from overrunning native mountainsNew Zealand's high country is battling an invasion of non-native pine trees, introduced generations ago for forestry. These 'wilding conife...- Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
- 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...
- Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
- Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
- Long- or medium-term: Invest in ability and balance sheet; 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 23%At this juncture, what an investor in the market needs is some hard work and the ability to be contrarian. In picking companies, focus on t...
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 27%At this point, it would be good to keep some powder dry and focus on the fundamentals of sectors, especially those where underlying changes...
- These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsAs the old saying goes: Nothing can be ruled out on the street. Which means that one should be prepared for anything. Now, what is the prob...
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 26%It is probably time to up the bullish quotient. But do keep in mind the fact that the increased costs will impact WPI – which means inflati...
- GI tag puts Mandu's Khurasani Imli on the global mapMandu's unique Khurasani Imli, the fruit of the iconic Baobab tree, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition is se...
- A stock trader’s guide to navigating rare ‘Super El Niño’As fears over the Iran conflict ease, investors are turning their attention to climate risk, with a potential “Super El Niño” emerging as a...
- He used his airline to rescue refugees from Pakistan, donated 300 acres to India: Meet the Tamil Nadu Padma awardee who gave everything to the nationTamil Nadu industrialist Dr. R.M. Alagappa Chettiar, a visionary beyond business, utilized his private airline for crucial refugee rescue o...
- In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
- Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
- These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 27%As the market seems to be in comeback mode, it helps to be aware that the best (and probably biggest) wealth creator of the last couple of ...
- India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
- Dharavi project to follow Singapore and Hong Kong housing development model: Devendra FadnavisMumbai's Dharavi Redevelopment Project will mirror Singapore and Hong Kong's modern housing. The first phase aims for completion by March 2...
- For investors with ability to understand and take risks: 6 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%The mood across global markets is not great at this point of time. News headlines point in directions we would rather they did not. But suc...
- Those willing to look beyond the fog of war: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 28%The news mix could not be more confusing. On the one hand, the US House voted to halt Trump’s Iran war, and Israel and Lebanon again agreed...
- IT firms spend big on acquisitions as AI hits growthIndian IT companies are buying smaller companies to boost growth. Acquisitions are happening due to AI's impact on pricing and organic grow...
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