600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Brazilian government commits $617.5M to Amazon ecological investmentBrazil is investing over 3 billion reais to boost ecological projects in the Amazon. This initiative supports sustainable tourism and the b...
26 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
08 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
01 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “The Generation That Destroys the Environment… – Lessons on environmental responsibility, climate change, sustainability, and why protecting nature matters for future generations by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt MovementQuote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: "The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price," Wangari Maat...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Oil prices surge from Iran conflict boosts global biofuel demandGlobal oil prices are surging due to a war in the Middle East. This is increasing demand for biofuels made from crops. Countries in Asia ar...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates $70 million to Meals on Wheels America: How her Amazon fortune is changing livesJeff Bezos' ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott has donated big once again, and this time it is $70 million directed to Meals on Wheels America to hel...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
With just a bicycle and seeds in his pocket, he planted 1 crore trees: Telangana’s 'Tree Man' proved how one person can change IndiaWith just a bicycle and a pocket full of seeds, Telangana’s ‘Tree Man’ Daripalli Ramaiah planted over 10 million trees, creating one of the...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Extreme weather in Afghanistan leaves 17 people dead, authorities sayAfghanistan faces a deadly weather crisis. Recent floods, landslides, and thunderstorms have claimed 17 lives and injured 26 people. The ex...
29 Mar, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change31 Mar, 2024, 10.38 PM IST
Measuring deforestation’s true impacts is complicated because this economic activity could offer local benefits — with significant global costs: Benjamin A. Olken"But what makes these calculations even more complex is that at times, there could be local economic benefits — with significant global cos...
01 Jun, 2023, 11.18 PM IST
Exports unlikely to be impacted by EU deforestation lawThe legislation seeks to prohibit products such as palm oil, coffee, cattle, cocoa, rubber, soya, timber, printing paper and derived produc...
18 May, 2023, 12.40 AM IST
From chocolate to soybeans, tropical forests were illegally cleared to make way for everyday foodsIllegal clearance for commercial agriculture was behind the loss of 4.5 mn hectares of forest.
20 May, 2021, 08.19 AM IST
Why organic food may be good for you, but is harmful for the climateThe reason why organic food is so much worse for the climate is that the yields per hectare are much lower.
14 Dec, 2018, 06.22 PM IST
India to have roadmap for cutting carbon emissionsIndia has unveiled a draft national policy to provide a roadmap for building comprehensive strategies for cutting carbon emissions from def...
01 May, 2014, 06.29 PM IST