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Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
China spent decades planting 66 billion trees; scientists found they now outgrow natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
Lightness, warmth, promise to build stronger India together mark much-awaited meeting between PM Modi and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi ShankarThe Art of Living International Center witnessed a historic gathering on Sunday as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Gurudev Sri Sri ...
With just a bicycle and seeds in his pocket, he planted 1 crore trees: Telangana’s 'Tree Man' proved how one person can change IndiaWith just a bicycle and a pocket full of seeds, Telangana’s ‘Tree Man’ Daripalli Ramaiah planted over 10 million trees, creating one of the...
Google deal for Amazon reforestation makes Brazilian startup its top carbon credit supplierGoogle is investing in Amazon rainforest restoration through a major deal with Brazilian startup Mombak. This initiative aims to offset car...
Lab-grown diamonds see price drop, natural ones shine with sustainability: ReportThe Natural Diamond Council reports an 83% price drop in 1.5-carat lab-grown diamonds since 2015, while natural diamonds maintain steady an...
Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR) initiative launched to set new global standards for sustainability.The initiative, providing zero-cost certification to farmers, aims to boost the global competitiveness of Indian rubber through environment...
Biden announces major climate initiatives, promises additional USD 50 million to Amazon FundDuring his visit to the Amazon rainforest, US President Joe Biden announced key climate initiatives, including additional funding for the A...
Forests key to climate fight along with cutting fossil fuels, study suggestsA new scientific study suggests that restoring global forests could sequester 22 times more carbon than the world emits in a year, making t...
Want to prevent global warming? Eat less meat & dairyPlant-based meats are not just a novel food product, but a critical opportunity for achieving food security and climate goals while also ac...
Want to save the planet? Swap half of meat & dairy consumption with plant-based foods, says studyReplacing half of animal products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 31% and halt land degradat...
French Development Agency committed over Rs 20,000 crore to India in 2021In India, AFD is lending its support to public entities in a variety of sectors, such as clean urban transit, water, affordable housing, re...
From the Amazon to Scotland, forest leaders united in hopeA total of $19 billion pledged at COP26 this week to end deforestation globally by 2030 "needs to go to the right people," adds Senegalese ...
Five lakh fruit trees to be planted across India on Environment Day
Himachal Pradesh successfully sells its sequestered carbon through plantationsHimachal Pradesh has successfully sold its sequestered carbon through plantations and has earned a financial incentive of Rs 1.93 crores as...
Javadekar assures fast forest clearance for Arunachal projectA decision on environmental and forest clearances on building defence infrastructure in areas in the 100 km-range from the LAC could be tak...
Natural Capital Accounting to change the way big companies do businessBy the end of 2013, Coca-Cola will be replenishing 42 per cent of the water it consumes, or 67 billion liters (17.7 billion gallons) of wat...
- Ex-DFO turns barren land into sandalwood haven
It’s a green revolution of sorts in the arid regions of Warangal district.
- Japanese electronics giants take on "e-waste"
Electronics titans at the world's largest consumer electronics trade show united to combat "e-waste" as the deadline nears for US residents...