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TROPICAL SOIL RESTORATION
In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forest- In 2018, scientists added up to 15 tons of cacao-shell biochar per hectare to degraded tropical soil; maize yields improved over several growing seasons
- In 1976, a Pulitzer-winning poet moved from New York to Maui; he helped turn 19 degraded acres into a rare palm forest
- A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside itA Costa Rican juice company's waste helped restore a degraded pasture. Discarded orange peels and pulp enriched the soil, fostering new gro...31 Jul, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- In 1996, an Indonesian farmer began planting banyan trees across barren hills, and 11,000 trees later, springs returned across 250 hectaresA farmer named Sadiman planted thousands of trees on barren land in Indonesia. His extensive planting of banyan and ficus trees revitalized...26 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- 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
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
- Pedro Sanchez, a global champion who fed the world’s poor dies at 85Pedro A. Sanchez, a soil scientist, passed away at 85. He revolutionized agriculture in poor nations, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. San...27 Jan, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Underwater drones reveal the ocean’s potential to store carbonFujitsu is developing underwater drones to measure carbon absorption by coastal ecosystems, aiming to boost the blue carbon credit market. ...26 Jan, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
- 'We welcome India's Candidacy to host COP 33 in 2028': BRICS declarationBRICS leaders have backed India’s proposal to host the 33rd UN Climate Change Conference (COP33) in 2028. The endorsement came during the 1...07 Jul, 2025, 05.17 PM IST
- Californians brace for flooding in areas torched by wildfires as freezing rain, snow aim for OregonHeavy rain from an atmospheric river is hitting California, causing flooding risks in wildfire-ravaged areas. Portland and other cities are...13 Feb, 2025, 07.06 PM IST
- Restoring land is critical for India’s economy and food security: Osama Faqeeha, UNCCD’s COP16 advisorIndia’s agricultural crisis from land degradation needs swift action, stresses COP16 Presidency Advisor Osama Faqeeha.14 Nov, 2024, 12.37 PM IST
- 'Liveable future' at risk: UN climate report warns of species extinction, insect-borne diseases, deadly heatwaves, megastorms & moreSuch events will accelerate in coming decades even if the fossil fuel pollution driving climate change is rapidly brought to heel, the 195-...28 Feb, 2022, 11.07 PM IST
- Sadhguru's Isha Foundation to launch farmer outreach programme in KarnatakaThe Rally for Rivers Board and Cauvery Calling Panel met to formalize the objectives and the detailed action plan for the new initiative. T...03 Aug, 2021, 12.15 PM IST
- Peatlands worldwide are drying out, threatening to release 860 million tons of carbon dioxide every yearPeatlands, such as fens, bogs, marshes, and swamps, cover just 3 percent of the Earth's total land surface, yet store over one-third of the...16 Jun, 2021, 01.42 PM IST
- Switch to Green Cement for a Better Tomorrow08 Jun, 2021, 04.45 PM IST
- Indian-American soil scientist wins prestigious World Food PrizeDr Lal, in his career spanning more than five decades and four continents, has promoted innovative soil-saving techniques benefiting the li...12 Jun, 2020, 09.50 AM IST
- Red Sea, Peru or Maldives: Dive deep into the heart and soul of a new travel destinationHere are few popular travel themes internationally that focus on history, culture, or people of the local community you are visiting.28 Jun, 2018, 07.30 AM IST
- How making chocolate is adding up to deforestation, emissions & climate changeDemand for cacao is rising so fast that production in West Africa, which accounts for 70% of global output, has been unable to keep up.22 Aug, 2015, 02.34 AM IST
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