In 1935, the United States began planting 220 million trees from Texas to Canada to stop the Dust Bowl, creating 18,600 miles of living windbreaks by 1942Giant dust storms ravaged the American Great Plains during the 1930s. President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated a massive tree planting pro...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
On a savanna so acidic that experts called it dead, a Colombian community planted a forest of Caribbean pines for resin; under their shade, a rainforest nobody planted came back on its ownA Colombian community transformed acidic land into a thriving rainforest. Caribbean pine plantations, aided by a fungus, initiated this eco...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Burkina Faso’s desert was swallowing his land, so one farmer dug thousands of pits and grew a 40-hectare forestA farmer named Yacouba Sawadogo revived an ancient farming method called zaï. He transformed barren land into a thriving forest ecosystem o...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
For 40 years, a Sicilian immigrant dug an underground California world, carving 65 rooms, tunnels, and fruit gardens beneath FresnoBaldassare Forestiere built an underground complex in Fresno to escape summer heat. He dug approximately sixty-five rooms and gardens by ha...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
'Shawshank Redemption' actor's bee hives: Why the Oscar-winning star turned his 124-acre ranch into a sanctuary, imported 26 colonies and never harvests honeyShawshank Redemption actor beehive: Hollywood star Morgan Freeman has transformed his ranch into a bee sanctuary and created this safe habi...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
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 generationsQuote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her timeless message on everyday leadership. Her famous words remind us th...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely actionQuote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.18 AM IST
Greek islands battle drought as travellers arrive for peak tourist seasonSeven Greek islands declared drought emergencies this year amid climate change impacts. Astypalaia relies on bottled water as its sole rese...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
ETMarkets Management Talk | We want to grow 20% annually without taking on debt: Bansal Wire's Pranav BansalBansal Wire Industries is focusing on operational efficiency and cash generation for growth. The company targets twenty percent annual grow...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Ahmedabad creates Guinness World Record by planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour using Miyawaki MethodAhmedabad achieved a Guinness World Record for planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour. Over 25,000 volunteers participated in this extensi...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People – People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on natureQuote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of...
13 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
What does a Harvard-trained gut doctor always buy at the grocery store? These 7 staples never leave his shopping cartEveryday grocery choices significantly impact gut health and energy levels. Nutrient-dense whole foods nourish the microbiome and stabilize...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Sahara vs Great Green Wall: An 8,000-km green belt is being built across Africa's Sahel region; aims to stop desert expansionAfrica's Great Green Wall is an 8,000-kilometre restoration initiative stretching from Senegal to Djibouti, aimed at reversing decades of d...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Greek Proverb of the Day: 'A society grows great when old men...'-A timeless lesson on legacy, selflessness, and building a better futureA timeless Greek proverb highlights that true societal greatness stems from selfless acts benefiting future generations. It emphasizes that...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST