Green Cover
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India’s centuries-long experiment with tree plantations should be a warning to all foresters
Planting trees does not necessarily mean a forest is being restored.
Dhanapal Govindarajulu, The Conversation
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The ‘Miyawaki Method’ has found global fame but its afforestation promises may have limitations
The Japanese technique of dense plantations and native species is aimed at growing quasi-natural forests.
Annelise Giseburt
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Butterfly parks help in increasing awareness – but not in conservation
Butterflies are losing habitat despite the parks set by Indian cities.
Manish Chandra Mishra
Trending
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Ahead of Modi’s birthday, Gujarat dam delayed water release – despite heavy rain and official alerts
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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Watch: Several areas in Nagpur, Maharashtra flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway
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Asian Games 2022: With its largest contingent, India aim for biggest medal tally in Hangzhou
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‘Labouring Lives’: A well-researched account of labourers in unorganised sectors and their struggles
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By planting trees the Miyawaki way, Mumbai won’t undo the damage of deforestation
The municipal corporation wants to plant 400,000 trees in 65 plots across Mumbai by spending Rs 32 crore.
Hepzi Anthony
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India’s guidelines on wetlands will allow states to decide what counts as prohibited activities
An estimated 4.63% of the country’s geographical area is made up of wetlands.
Mayank Aggarwal
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Amid tree-felling and land acquisition, an NGT order will protect 125 acres of wetlands in Kashmir
The tribunal was hearing a petition on pollution and encroachment across three wetlands.
Athar Parvaiz
Video
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‘It was my wife until Rafael Nadal showed up’: Roger Federer on his favourite doubles partner
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Eco India, Episode 239: Ecosystems are under threat from growing human activity. Can we fix this?
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MotoGP Bharat 2023: Rider has narrow escape as bike skids, catches fire during race in Greater Noida
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Watch: Several areas in Nagpur, Maharashtra flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway
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Watch: Singer Justin Timberlake and his NSYNC bandmates get together to recreate old photograph
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A school in Bali is inspiring a global renaissance in bamboo architecture
Designed and run by a family of three, the tropical jungle campus of the Green School is redefining sustainable architecture and eco-education.
Davina Jackson, The Conversation
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A family that has planted 6,000 trees in Mumbai wants others to take a leaf out of their book
Beginning in 2000, Vinay Athalye planted 5,500 saplings in Aarey Colony over 15 years. Now his family is continuing his work.
Kartik Chandramouli
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Despite warnings, Indian government wants to take help from private industries in reviving forests
Amid scepticism, the environment ministry assured that the new guidelines will not affect the rights of forest dwellers or tribals.
Mayank Aggarwal
The Reel
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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In India, can private forests be the answer to deforestation, wildlife loss and pollution?
More trees are always welcome. But are private forests really a win-win situation?
Manu Moudgil
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Proposal to involve private sector in increasing India’s green cover has environmentalists worried
Leasing of wasteland to the corporate sector for re-greening is among the major recommendations of an expert committee formed by the environment ministry.
Mayank Aggarwal
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Earth has more trees now than 35 years ago (but don’t start celebrating just yet)
The world’s tree cover increased by 2.24 million square kilometers from 1982 to 2016. But there is a caveat: tree cover is not necessarily forest cover.
Mongabay.com
The Field
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India MotoGP: Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin wins first-ever sprint race in Noida
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In pictures: Asian Games declared open after colourful ceremony at Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain lead Indian contingent in opening ceremony
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ICC Men’s Rankings: India achieve No 1 spot across all three formats
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Asian Games, Table Tennis: Sutirtha Mukherjee and Harmeet Desai lead India to team events knockouts