Millions of trees are fast disappearing from India's farmlands. What are its implications for agriculture and the environment?

The disappearing trees over Indian farmlands

A silent crisis in Indian farmlands: The disappearing trees 

Environmental tech startups: Powering a sustainable future

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Scientists question effectiveness of nature-based CO2 removal using the ocean 

Misguided ocean carbon capture: Hype outweighs science  | India Water Portal

Misguided ocean carbon capture: Hype outweighs science 

The surprising connection between Wikipedia, beaches, and your water bottle.

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Deforestation, expansion of agricultural land, encroachment into forested areas, and unplanned urbanisation alter landscape connectivity, fragment habitats, and increase fire ignition sources.

Unravelling the escalating forest fire crisis in Uttarakhand | India Water Portal

Unravelling the escalating forest fire crisis in Uttarakhand

Agriculture, an important sector of our economy accounts for 14 per cent of the nation’s GDP and about 11 per cent of its exports. India has the second largest arable land base (159.7 million hectares) after US and largest gross irrigated area (88 milion hectares) in the world. Rice, wheat, cotton, oilseeds, jute, tea, sugarcane, milk and potatoes are the major agricultural commodities produced. More importantly, over 60 per cent of the country’s population, comprising several million small farming households, depends on agriculture as a principal income source and land continues to be the main asset for livelihood security. 