India’s green guardians: Meet the Indians who stood between chainsaws and trees to save the country’s green cover

Long before climate change became a global conversation, ordinary Indians risked their lives to protect forests. They stood up against the axes, hugged trees, and fought against the establishment for Mother Nature. Not only did they save thousands of trees but they were also an inspiration to environmental movements all across the globe. From the villages of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas to the desert regions of Rajasthan and roadsides of Karnataka, these eco warriors have proven that determined individuals can bring about a revolution.Here is an insight into some of India’s greatest environ...