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In 1996, British publisher Felix Dennis started planting a small wood in Warwickshire to restore native trees. He said he hoped the charity would one day possess "25,000 acres of woodland planted with 10 million native broadleafed trees." This project grew into the world’s largest privately planted forest for public use.
Barra do Superagui is a coastal village in southern Brazil where 2,000 residents live without cars or paved roads. People use boats to reach the community, which sits inside Superagui National Park. Established in 1989, the park protects the area’s forests and mangroves, keeping the village quiet and peaceful today.
Britain exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to Turkey last year, leaving farmers in Adana to deal with toxic smoke and plastic debris. Between May 2021 and July 2024, 13 British companies sent 545 shipments of waste to the region. Ayhan, a local farmer, said, "Nobody cares," about their ruined crops.
High levels of microplastics were found in a waterway near a Turkish recycling hub supplied by British companies. Sedat Gündoğdu said, "The discharge of microplastic-laden wastewater into irrigation canals raises critical concerns about agricultural contamination and food safety." Britain exported 139,000 tonnes of plastic waste to Turkey in 2025.
South Korea’s record heatwave killed 16 people as temperatures hit a 122-year high. President Lee Jae Myung directed authorities to step up support for affected people on Tuesday. He said, "We need to make efforts for a fundamental overhaul of the national crisis system, since this extreme weather is becoming normal."
A camera trap captured a rare snow leopard in Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary on 21 December 2025. Deputy Conservator of Forests Reginald Royston said, "The confirmed presence of the snow leopard significantly enhances the conservation importance of the Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary." This discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the high-altitude protected area.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram is yet to find an alternate site for the Bandhwari landfill despite an August 4 NGT deadline. Joint commissioner Preetpal Singh said, "The exercise is still underway. A final decision has not been taken yet." Officials said they are still checking locations to avoid public opposition.
Lab-grown diamonds offer a sustainable alternative to mined stones as natural supplies fall. Mining causes severe environmental damage and human rights issues, including forced labour. GE started making synthetic diamonds in 1954 using the HPHT process. These lab-grown gems now provide a way to enjoy diamonds without the heavy costs.
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife approved 93% of infrastructure projects during its July 9 meeting in Coimbatore. Data showed that 99 out of 107 proposals got the green light. Since 2016, the committee approved 96.5% of projects, keeping a high approval trend for forest land use.
The Delhi Government told the National Green Tribunal that a flood protection wall along the Yamuna will be ready by March 31, 2027. This project aims to strengthen defences after the 2023 floods. Officials said the wall from Magazine drain to the Old Railway Bridge is now technically feasible.
The Andhra Pradesh government started a high-level inquiry into three tiger deaths reported in the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve during July. Deputy Conservator of Forests A. Srinivasulu said, "the causes of the deaths were under investigation." A committee will now study these incidents and suggest ways to improve wildlife protection.
The Border Security Force joined the Rajasthan forest department to protect the endangered caracal along the Jaisalmer border. Officials assessed habitats and discussed conservation plans with BSF personnel. Devendra Singh Bhati said, "Forest department and BSF are working together to create conditions for caracal conservation in the border region."