deforestation

Each year, Mumbai faces intense flooding during the monsoon. What are the underlying causes, and why do the same issues persist? This piece unpacks the combination of natural, structural, and climate-related elements contributing to the crisis, and examines possible solutions.

The gaur, a towering figure in India’s forests, is far more than just a majestic animal. Its role in maintaining ecological balance is vital to preserving the health of the entire forest ecosystem.

RSPO, along with The Better India, has launched the #KnowYourPalm initiative that encourages businesses, consumers and other stakeholders to make a conscious decision to shift towards products that use Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO).

While unsustainable palm oil cultivation is responsible for damage to the environment, when produced sustainably, it can halt deforestation, conserve biodiversity, improve the livelihood of smallholders and reduce the exploitation of indigenous communities.

Did you know? Unsustainable production of palm oil is clouded in controversy and often associated with deforestation and a threat to tropical biodiverse areas, endangering species like the orangutan, Sumatran tiger, rhinoceros, and many others. #KnowYourPalm

From our bread to our toothpaste, palm oil is everywhere. But we are paying a deadly price for a replaceable product. Let's buy sensibly.

From making a forest in the backyard to growing a lush farm on barren land, these eco-warriors truly show that anybody can do their bit to save the planet, all you need is some courage and the will to get your hands dirty!

Did you know that around 17 full grown trees are needed to make one tonne of paper? Here's how you can save paper and be a green hero—all you need is a few supplies and the right spirit!

“I would remain unfit for such an award till the flesh and blood of Mother India, in the form of precious topsoil from the Himalayas, flows down to the sea due to tree felling,” says the visionary man, explaining his rejection of the Padma Vibhushan award in 1981.

What inspired Premji Patel to leave city life behind and spend the rest of his life nurturing nature? A story of an African shepherd who accidentally planted a forest on barren land!