Deforestation leads to weakening of summer monsoon, says study
The study found a decrease in rainfall due to large-scale conversion of savannah to cropland
Deforestation leads to weakening of summer monsoon, says study
The study found a decrease in rainfall due to large-scale conversion of savannah to cropland
How has India’s caste system lasted for so many centuries?
Caste system continues even after losing its raison d’etre, but the scramble for development has destroyed the ancient sustainable and …
Forestry should be tied with agriculture for socio-economic development
While agriculture can feed the world’s population, it is responsible for deforestation globally. The SOFO report shows how food security …
Myanmar will import timber to save its own forests
The resource-rich country has lost 10 million hectares of forest cover since 1990
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Norway and the US agree to collaborate on forests and climate change
The statement recognises the importance of forests and land use in mitigating climate change
Report promotes win-win situations in food habits
Dietary habits across the world having low environmental impacts can also ensure good health, experts say
Environmentalists hail Indonesia's moratorium plan on new palm oil permits, mining operations
According to a study published in 2014 Indonesia had the highest rate of deforestation in the world
Earth Day 2016: Tree tale
The conflict between humans and trees has become starker. Since humans have pushed trees out of conducive habitats, trees can now be seen …
Global food production threatens to overwhelm efforts to combat climate change
Apart from CO₂, two other potent greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming are methane and nitrous oxide
World Wildlife Day: India’s conflict with elephants
Elephants stand at the focal point on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. In India, human-elephant conflict is increasing due to shrinking …
Destruction of mangroves causes damages of up to $42 billion each year
UN report recommends implementation of policies and laws to protect mangroves