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Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...- 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...
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
- Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
- Drops Of Essential Oil On The Inside Of The ToiletA popular home hack of adding essential oils to toilet bowls for odor control is questioned by science. While these oils offer a pleasant s...
- The Secret Rule of Forests: Why Tree Crowns Mysteriously Refuse to TouchForests reveal a fascinating pattern called crown shyness. Trees deliberately leave gaps between their branches. This spacing is not random...
- Delhi residents beware: Not all green trees are safe; Study reveals which ones clean the air and which make pollution worseA new study reveals that not all trees benefit urban air quality, with some species releasing compounds that worsen pollution. Scientists d...
- Bay leaves in cooking: Experts weigh in on health benefits, safety tips and risksBay leaves are a common kitchen staple, but their benefits and risks often spark debate. While some chefs swear by their flavour-enhancing ...
- 10 Exquisite Luxury Gifts for Boyfriend for Valentine’s Day 2024Luxury gifts for boyfriend this Valentine's Day are a perfect way to express your appreciation. Whether it's a sleek watch, a stylish leath...
- An all-inclusive resort for $2,000 per night? People are paying itThese ultra-expensive spots still represent a small slice of the industry, which remains dominated by such big brands as Sandals, Paradisus...
- Making homes sustainable in a post-Covid world: Go green, season-friendly rugs, and essential oils to the rescueThe pandemic has made us take a second look at our homes, as well.
- Frida Kahlo puzzle, CBD mask sprays: The sanity list that got us through 2020Here's looking at the best discoveries in a year that kept us indoors.
- Australia's 'black summer' bushfires killed or harmed more than 60,000 koalas -WWFMore than 60,000 koalas were killed, injured or displaced in Australian bushfires last summer, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has est...
- Civil society groups flag loopholes in draft National Forest Policy; Oppose PPP model of afforestationOver 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and qu...
- POKE ME: Rallying to protect our rivers is great. But let’s get the science rightDrying trends have been reported in Krishna and Kaveri and the pollution problem in the Ganga is well recognised. The future of our rivers ...
- Indira Gandhi made environment a fashionable subject when it wasn’t one in India: Jairam RameshIn his new book, the former environment minister talks of Mrs. Gandhi passion for nature.
- How to arrest forest degradationThe policy process to arrest forest degradation needs to be modernised with up-to-date techniques & civil society participation that is tim...
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