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A Canadian city is investing in a three-year protection plan for beloved elm trees worth up to $50,000 each, even though no disease has been detected yet. The proactive approach could save decades of community heritage and environmental benefits.
After a falling tree killed an 11-year-old in Mumbai, Dehradun found a simple fix that could prevent monsoon tragedies across India. The city is removing concrete from around tree trunks, letting roots breathe and grow strong enough to survive storms.
After an 11-year-old boy died when a tree fell on his school bus, Dehradun is taking a simple but powerful step to prevent future tragedies. The city is removing concrete around tree roots so they can grow stronger and survive monsoon storms.
A potter in Uttar Pradesh has spent 12 years watering roadside trees every single day, saving thousands of saplings others planted but abandoned. He now uses a 500-litre tank to keep them alive.
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A beloved 200-year-old tree illegally cut down in 2023 will live on through art that turns its rings into music. The winning design invites people worldwide to share their memories of the iconic sycamore.
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British researchers developed a breakthrough method to grow disease-resistant ash trees in just one week instead of six years. The discovery could save millions of trees from a devastating fungal epidemic sweeping across Europe.
Researchers are planting tree seeds hundreds of miles north of their current homes, giving forests a fighting chance to survive rapid climate change. It's like giving trees a head start on a journey they can't make fast enough on their own.
A 22-year-old environmental activist from Kenya just reclaimed her world record by hugging a tree for three straight days. Truphena Muthoni's marathon embrace sends a powerful message about climate action through care, not conflict.