Indian Man Quits Tech Job and Becomes Environmentalist-And Turns Infamous Dump into Green Oasis
After leaving his IT job, Jeeth started greening city parks, growing food forests, and saving trees destined for the chop.
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Genetic Lineage of Thousand-Year-Old Oak Trees Seed an Experimental 'Super Forest'
Some trees are 1,000 years old, and foresters hope their ancient genetic legacy will pass into the forests through saplings grown from acorns
Subtle, Imperceptible Tweaks at HarperCollins have Saved 245 Million Pages-Equal to 5,618 Trees
The team had to alter all preconceived ideas and try and find a font and typeface that resulted in fewer pages without being harder to read.
Witness the Glory of the 2024 European Tree of the Year - Growing in Poland for 200 Years
Thought to be 200 years old, The Heart of the Garden is the third Polish tree in a row to win, following up a pair oaks in 2023 and 2022.
Prisoner in 'Dirtiest Jail' Rehabilitates Fellow Inmates with Recycling Program That Unites Prisoners
Meanwhile, the Sembrando Paz (sowing peace) vivarium uses composted material from EcoSólidos as fertilizer for its beds.
African Forest Farming Initiative Making A Difference to Thousands with Tree-Planting and Microlending
On the surface it seems to be just the latest African tree-planting scheme, but actually promises to be a direct stimulant to rural farming.
Century of Tree Planting Stalls the Warming Effects in the Eastern United States, Says Study
By the 1930s, forest cover loss in the eastern states like the Carolinas and Mississippi had stopped, and massive reforestation took place.
Traditional Chinese Herb Delivered by IV Improves Stroke Victims' Recovery, Shows Large Scientific Study
A Chinese herbal remedy made from the Ginkgo tree was shown to aid in the recovery of stroke victims, according to a new study.
These 385 Million-year-old Tree Roots Look Just Like Ours, and Tell a Tale Just Like Ours
While seemingly obvious, the roots were a radical new way for trees to live back in the mid-Devonian when Archaeopteris was evolving
Ancient California Redwoods Defy Scientists' Expectations and Sprout New Shoots From Blackened Trunks
The fire blazed up to their crowns, torching every needle along the way, and frightening scientists into thinking they would never recover.
Couple Plants 2 Million Trees in 20 Years to Turn Destroyed Forest Back Into a Wildlife Haven
Today, the property is officially titled Private Reserve of Natural Heritage Bulcão Farm, and hundreds of animals have returned to area
Kenyans Flock to Fields and Parks to Ring in 3-Day Weekend for New National Tree-Planting Holiday
It's part of the nation's plan to contribute to slowing global warming, and the seedlings will be provided for free from sponsored nurseries.
Ancient Pear Tree Comes Back to Life After Being Felled to Make Way for High Speed Rail in UK
By taking other Cubbington Pear cuttings and grafting them in their village, they turned the one ancient tree into 16 separate clones.
Red Maple Trees Line English Road to Honor 418 Canadian Soldiers Who Died Defending Freedom Overseas
Autumnal red maple trees line an English highway as a moving tribute to Canadian soldiers who died overseas during the two World Wars. -LOOK
This Ancient Oak Has Just Been Voted England's Favorite Tree for Its 1,000-Year Legacy of Luck
The people of the UK have been voting on their favorite trees as a means of celebrating their favorite greenery—and this oak is the winner of 2019.
These Mexican Villagers Have Been Working to Plant 5 Millions Trees To Ease the Climate Crisis
Not only does their initiative help to combat climate change with reforestation, it also brings jobs and income to the region.
After Planting a Tree Every Day for 40 Years, Man Has Created Blossoming Forest on Barren Wasteland
People used to call him "crazy" for his botanical exploits – now, he's an internationally recognized conservationist.
This Game Allows You to Plant Trees Around the World Simply By Answering Trivia Questions Correctly
For every 10 questions that a player answers correctly, this environmental nonprofit is able to generate enough money to plant one tree.
World's Largest Remaining Private Giant Sequoia Forest May Soon Be Protected if These Donors Get Their Way
These 530 acres of giant sequoias may soon be a protected national park thanks to a newly negotiated deal with its private owners.
UN Honors Chinese Company for Planting 122Mil Trees to Reward Customers for Their Eco-Friendly Habits
Since the Ant Forest program launched in 2016, it has helped to plant more than 122 million trees in the most arid parts of China.
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