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In 1981, China began planting billions of trees to restore degraded land. Decades later, the 78-billion-tree effort produced a surprising outcome: it altered the water cycle, sending more rain to some regions while drying out othersChina’s decades-long reforestation campaign has dramatically expanded vegetation across the country, including through the Three-North Shel...11 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST- Latin America used a 30-year mine closure as an unexpected environmental reset; the result transformed the abandoned mining area, allowing vegetation and wildlife to reclaim areas once dominated by extractionSerra Pelada is back in the gold mining conversation, more than three decades after Brazil shut down its legendary open-pit operation. The ...11 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- 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
- GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBAThe GOBARdhan Scheme is expected to significantly reduce India's gas import bill. This initiative aims to convert organic waste into clean ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and threadApparel companies are offering repair services and sewing workshops to attract young consumers. These initiatives aim to reduce textile was...10 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- Britain used discarded seafood waste and engineered reef habitats to solve the collapse of native oyster ecosystems; the result transformed lifeless seabeds into thriving underwater habitats capable of supporting oysters, fish, and countless marine speciesBritain is deploying concrete reef cubes and scallop shells to revive native oyster populations. These structures aim to provide essential ...08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok SabhaGroundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in...07 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- MMRDA ropes in Singapore’s Surbana Jurong for Mumbai 3.0 master planSingapore's Surbana Jurong will prepare the Mumbai 3.0 new town master plan. This new town will span over 323 square kilometers across Raig...07 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- MMRDA ropes in Singapore’s Surbana Jurong for Mumbai 3.0 master planSingapore firm Surbana Jurong will prepare the Mumbai 3.0 new town master plan. This new 323.44 sq. km town will be developed across Raigad...07 Aug, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
- In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio and a biologist met Jeff Bezos, wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, meeting led to $200 million mega project to revive 100 of Earth’s most threatened speciesLeonardo DiCaprio and biologist Wes Sechrest met with the Amazon-founding billionaire Bezos and his wife, former TV news reporter and host ...06 Aug, 2026, 05.36 AM IST
- 'Thanos was right'? Scientists say Earth's population may need to be halved to save the planetA new study suggests gradually reducing the global population to four billion by 2200. This aims to ease pressure on Earth's ecosystems and...04 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
- Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio put $200 million behind 100 endangered species across 30 countries. The list includes rare lemurs and pangolins to a ‘living fossil’ echidnaJeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio have launched a $200 million conservation project to help 100 critically endangered species across 30 coun...04 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- Roll out the Durree for AI's AnnaDataIndia's data centre sector is attracting strong institutional investment, aided by infrastructure status, policy support and rising AI dema...03 Aug, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- UFlex commissions first overseas WPP bags plant in MexicoThe plant is equipped with advanced European machinery and adheres to high sustainability standards. It will serve the growing demand for p...03 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food securityA young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers...03 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- How Asia's real estate boom is moving beyond housing to build complete urban ecosystemsAsia's real estate sector is transforming with investors favouring integrated developments. These projects combine housing with offices, he...29 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Hawelia Group becomes founding member of Indian Green Building CouncilHawelia Group has joined the Indian Green Building Council as a founding member. This move highlights their dedication to environmentally r...27 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
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