Cactus replacing snow on Switzerland mountains. Here's why

Residents in Valais, a canton in southern Switzerland, claim that their snow-covered mountain sides are being encroached with an invasive species: cacti. And the credit goes to global warming. Opuntia species and similar cacti have also been identified in some of the hills around Sion, the capital of Valais. Environmentalists believe that a warmer climate in the Alps allows a longer vegetation period. In the Alps, snow is becoming rarer at lower altitudes.

India’s forest, tree cover at 25.17% due to large scale plantation works: Govt to UN

India's forest and tree cover reaches 25.17% of geographical area, driven by national initiatives like Aravalli Green Wall and Green India Mission. The country shared ecosystem valuation insights at the UN, emphasizing sustainable forest governance.