Psychology says people who prefer their tea or coffee on the balcony may be seeking more than fresh airEnjoying coffee on the balcony does not automatically reveal anything specific about someone’s personality. It does not necessarily mean th...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
In 2019, Aidan Gallagher linked fan pledges to mangrove planting in Madagascar. 6 years later, the campaign had planted 113,706 trees and removed 38 million kg of carbonIn July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mang...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
This invasive fungus removed an iconic American tree from its ecosystem in 1904. Can scientists revive it in 2026? Know hereA genetically engineered chestnut has cleared a major federal hurdle a century after an invasive fungus almost wiped out one of America’s m...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
In 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more than 1,277 hectares of the wider ecosystem had been rehabilitatedIn 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more ...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
A forest's diversity may begin somewhere you cannot see, as hidden fungal partnerships beneath the soil help shape the plants aboveForest floor fungal partnerships are now linked to understory plant diversity. Trees with varied soil fungus relationships supported richer...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
In 1997, actor Marcos Palmeira bought a degraded farm in Brazil to restore native forest. 29 years later, around 130 hectares were undergoing Atlantic Forest restorationActor Marcos Palmeira purchased Fazenda Vale das Palmeiras in Teresópolis in 1997. The property transitioned from conventional vegetable pr...
21 Sep, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hivesWild European honeybee colonies, once thought to be extinct, are now classified as endangered. These bees, living freely without managed hi...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
He went to Rajasthan to make a film in 1994. Years later, filmmaker Pradip Krishen was restoring a 70-hectare desert landscape by removing an invasive tree and bringing native ecology backPradip Krishen's journey from cinema to ecological restoration began following an unexpected experience that altered his trajectory. He has...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Australia used artificial tree hollows to replace vital wildlife homes lost to bushfires; new 3D-printed and drilled habitats could give threatened species a place to shelterInnovative researchers are harnessing the power of 3D printing to construct homes for endangered Australian wildlife. By replicating the na...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Solar panels did more than generate power in a French nectarine orchard: positioned horizontally during frost, they kept buds up to 1.9°C warmer and cut damage to below 10%French researchers found solar panels can protect nectarine flowers from frost. Agrivoltaic systems kept flower buds significantly warmer d...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
In 2021, Queen Elizabeth II helped launch a tree-planting tribute; by its conclusion in 2023, more than three million trees had been planted in her nameThe Queen’s Green Canopy was created to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and encourage tree planting across the nation. Launched ...
18 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Between 1997 and 2005, officials removed 282 buildings from California’s Giant Forest; the project gave 231 acres back to giant sequoiasGiant Forest sequoia grove underwent extensive restoration efforts. Commercial activity and 282 buildings were removed from the grove. Ecol...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Australian scientists started a forest experiment but forgot about it. The trees kept growing; 30 years later, researchers were shocked by the resultsA decades-old forest experiment in Victoria, Australia, was largely forgotten after funding cuts ended its main monitoring. When researcher...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollutionWhile New York City’s tree planting efforts aim to enhance urban greenery, they may unintentionally worsen air quality. Species such as oak...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
They cut neighbour's tree for a better lake view, court awards woman $35,000A British Columbia homeowner won $35,000 after taking her neighbours to court for allegedly cutting trees on her property to improve their ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
British Columbia homeowner is charged in $35,000 by court for cutting down a neighbor’s trees to improve the Shuswap Lake viewIn a notable ruling, a woman from British Columbia secured a $35,000 award from the court after her neighbors maliciously damaged her trees...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
In 2016, Ed Sheeran transformed 1 ploughed field into a wildlife pond and meadow. 5 years later, 14,000 trees had been planted and wildlife was thriving across the estateEd Sheeran has undertaken a rewilding project on his Suffolk property as part of his commitment to wildlife and environmental conservation....
15 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST