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A UK tenant farmer made environmental changes years ago. In 2024, she helped create England's largest temperate rainforest nature reserve- In 1999, a gangster landed in a California forest for a new life. Years later, he helped save America’s largest land birds from extinction
- When the cloud gets thirsty: Should India make AI pay back its water debt?
- Quote of the day by Matt Damon: ‘The fate of entire communities, economies, countries is caught up in that glass of water’ - An inspiring message by The Odyssey, Interstellar actor on the fragile balance that sustains lifeMatt Damon quote of the day: Addressing graduates at MIT's 2016 commencement, actor Matt Damon underscored how crucial clean water access i...11 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
- India donates five peacocks to UN Geneva, reviving decades-old traditionIndia has donated five Indian peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva. This donation revives a decades-old tradition of presenting ...10 Aug, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Catch the rain, cherish the water: From source protection to community-led conservationIndia's drinking water security relies on protecting vital sources and community involvement. Government campaigns like 'Catch the Rain' pr...08 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Just like in bodybuilding, failure is also a necessary experience for... ” — Life lessons from a motivational quote by legendary bodybuilder and actor on resilience, discipline, self-belief, mental strength, perseverance, and why being tested can reveal how strong you truly areQuote of the day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic quote emphasizes that failure is not an endpoint, but an essentia...08 Aug, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- In 1990, Guatemala launched an ambitious mahogany restoration program in Petén to combat deforestation. Years later, it produced Central America's largest natural forest and transformed the province into a global conservation modelGuatemala's 1990 mahogany restoration program changed the future of the country's forests. Instead of losing more rainforest, the Maya Bios...07 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- Tariff rationalisation set to continue, more steps likely in FY28 Budget: FMFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed ongoing import tariff rationalisation efforts. Further measures are expected in the budget fo...07 Aug, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
- No plastic, only bamboo and wood pulp: How a Bengaluru NIFT alumnus built a sustainable packaging business with Rs 2 crore monthly revenueVaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...04 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- Irish proverb of the day: "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the flood" — Inspiring life lessons on action, perseverance, patience, discipline, courage, and why success always belongs to those who move beyond waiting in timeless Irish wisdomIrish proverb of the day: The traditional Irish proverb, "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the floo...04 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Sustainability is at the core of what Thermax does: Vishal Mehra, Head-Water and Wastewater Business, ThermaxThermax received the Sustainability Champion award at the Economic Times Family Business Awards. The company's future growth plans are now ...31 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- Slovenian proverb of the day: "After the hail, it is too late to ring the bell" — Inspiring life lessons on foresight, preparation, wise decision-making, and why the best opportunities are often the ones we act on before they disappear through timeless Slovenian folk wisdomSlovenian proverb of the day: Slovenian proverb, "After the hail, it is too late to ring the bell" (Po toči zvoniti je prepozno) serves as ...30 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- In 2006, Canada launched a mission to save Atlantic salmon. Nearly 20 years later, the fish are returningAtlantic salmon populations declined due to habitat destruction and overfishing. Conservation efforts involving captive breeding and habita...30 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...30 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- A Seattle veteran was told he had four months to live; he began cleaning polluted Hamm Creek, and salmon, beavers and river otters later returnedA Vietnam veteran found a new purpose cleaning a polluted creek near his home. This personal mission extended his life by twenty-seven year...29 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of lifeQuote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, econ...29 Jul, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...28 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heatNew York City's MillionTreesNYC initiative planted one million trees between 2007 and 2015. This project aimed to cool neighborhoods and im...26 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- 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...26 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
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