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- Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is..." — Inspiring life lessons on how small everyday actions can transform communities, protect nature, build hope, and create lasting change for future generations
- Thailand promoted Leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists found that the fast-growing species is suppressing the natural regeneration of native forestsThailand's well-intentioned tree planting initiative with Leucaena leucocephala has backfired, with scientists discovering the fast-growing...04 Jul, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
- Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...04 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere explained: New character, shocking deaths, the Antlered Man, and the mystery of the Isle of FacesHouse of the Dragon's latest episode unveiled the mysterious Isle of Faces, a sacred Westerosi site where the First Men and Children of the...22 Jun, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...16 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Planning a beach holiday? This popular European beach has banned umbrellas for most visitorsSardinia's popular beaches are introducing new rules for summer. Most visitors cannot bring umbrellas. Only families with young children an...12 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- Trump federal employee layoffs: Why are hundreds of fired government workers still unemployed one year after mass probationary firings?More than 300 fired federal employees across 43 states say the 2025 Trump administration layoffs still haunt their lives. Many remain unemp...28 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
- Mathura: Banke Bihari temple's treasury opened after 54 years under strict arrangementsAfter 54 long years, the Banke Bihari temple treasury in Mathura has finally reopened, coinciding with the sacred celebration of Dhanteras ...18 Oct, 2025, 07.37 PM IST
- As climate shocks intensify, India must shift from reactive to proactive disaster managementWith rising forest fire risks accelerated by climate change and governance failures, some initiatives like community-led early warning syst...23 Feb, 2025, 11.10 PM IST
- Nainital forest fire: Uttarakhand CM says Army called in to extinguish blazeForest fires in Nainital continue for over 36 hours, posing a substantial challenge. Indian Army and Air Force helicopters assist in contro...27 Apr, 2024, 02.57 PM IST
- New approach: Multiple swarms of drones to tackle natural disasters like forest firesIISc researchers develop a cutting-edge approach using coordinated multi-swarm drones equipped with advanced sensors and algorithms to comb...23 Mar, 2024, 11.28 AM IST
- Scientists call for rethink of India's British-era forest fire policiesKarnataka’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Punati Sridhar told ET Magazine around 550 hectares would have been severely affected, t...03 Mar, 2019, 12.20 PM IST
- Forest fires highest in five years in Himalayan foothills01 Jun, 2018, 10.24 AM IST
- Kaziranga lost 2nd rhino to poachers in two weeksKaziranga National Park, a Unesco world heritage site about 250km from here, lost its second rhino to poachers in two weeks on the first mo...24 Jan, 2016, 06.42 PM IST
- Forest fires could melt glaciers faster: ReportBlack carbon generated from forest fires could be leading to faster melting of Himalayan glaciers and affect flow of snow-fed rivers, warns...11 Jul, 2013, 01.03 PM IST
- WWF initiates venture to convert pine wasteWith a view to harness power of pine needles, which are generally considered a waste, besides to prevent forest fires from pine needles, th...14 May, 2013, 04.23 AM IST
- Livestock are easy prey for big cats of Nagarahole Tiger ReserveBig cats, especially leopards, making a prey of livestock in villages bordering the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are common.31 Jan, 2013, 05.29 AM IST
- Forest Act blamed for shrinking green cover in Andhra PradeshNot raging fires or lack of protection, it is tribals’ staking claim on forest land that has resulted in the drastic drop in Andhra Pradesh...27 Apr, 2012, 01.42 AM IST
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