In 2019, Georgia placed 5,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment on a 5-acre salt marsh; six years later, it remained about 12 cm higher, with plant growth similar to nearby marshesWetlands serve as vital buffers in coastal regions, adeptly mitigating storm impacts while also acting as natural filters for pollutants. A...
10 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Experts propose 'carbon bank' to monetise Maharashtra's ecological wealthMaharashtra plans to create a 'Maharashtra Carbon Bank' to leverage its ecological resources for climate benefit. The proposed initiative a...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
In 2024, Arup invested £1 million in a UK wildland project. Its funding supported restoration across 71.24 hectares and secured 10,000 tonnes of carbon removal creditsIn 2024, Arup invested £1 million in Nattergal’s Boothby Wildland project in Lincolnshire, supporting restoration activity across 71.24 hec...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
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....
15 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
In 1993, Doris Duke left behind a 2,700-acre New Jersey estate; 30 years later, the property is being transformed into a laboratory for restoring wetlands, forests and wildlifeDuke Farms in New Jersey is a 2,700-acre living laboratory for conservation. The estate is testing nature restoration and clean energy stra...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture10 Sep, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Can trees fund your retirement? These 5 high-value varieties can turn a small plot into a long-term investmentHigh-value trees like teak and sandalwood are emerging as long-term agricultural assets. These trees offer potential income for retirement ...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
In 2006, Green Belt Movement began restoring Kenya’s Aberdares after years of human pressure. 18 years later, 3.8 million trees had been planted across 2,000 hectaresThe Green Belt Movement rehabilitated Kenya's Aberdares Forest, a vital water source. Illegal logging and cultivation threatened this prima...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
In 2008, Bosques Amazonicos SAC began training Ucayali farmers to grow food sustainably. 10 years later, hundreds of jobs were created and forest was regenerated in PeruBosques Amazónicos SAC initiated the Campo Verde Project in Peru's Ucayali region. This initiative focused on reforesting degraded lands wi...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
In 2000, NOAA planted 500 square meters of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the living shoreline later weathered Hurricanes Irene and FlorenceIn North Carolina, a living shoreline project has proven effective in combating significant erosion, relying on natural materials like mars...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%Innovative films designed for dryland crops are making a remarkable impact by minimizing heat and water loss. These films effectively permi...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
In 15 days, Cornell-engineered bacterium broke down olivine and extracted 75% of its magnesium, while releasing nickel and cobalt and forming a carbon-storing mineral that could link mine waste to cleaner batteriesA Cornell-engineered bacterium rapidly weathers olivine, extracting magnesium and releasing critical metals. This process also forms a carb...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
The oxygen economy: Mushroom World Umbrella pins hopes on AlgaeTree’s tech-green canopyPollution levels are at an all-time high. Conventional methods are falling short in tackling immediate atmospheric repair. Mushroom World G...
13 Feb, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
What's carbon sequestration and how it can help deal climate issuesCarbon sequestration, the process of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it, presents an opportunity for business...
16 Aug, 2023, 09.35 PM IST
- How green is my forest
In its current formulation, the treaty is set up to ignore many changes, including positive ones that humans make to sequester carbon. Fore...
07 Mar, 2022, 11.43 PM IST
- Nalco to set up Pilot Project on Carbon sequestration in its CPP
NALCO, the Navratna PSU, has become the first PSU in the country by implementing a pilot-cum-demonstration project on Carbon Sequestration ...
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