Environmental group flags surge in tree removal

9 hours ago

Save Maldives, an environmental advocacy group, has expressed deep concern over the illegal removal and destruction of old trees and shrubs that protect soil, biodiversity and community wellbeing across the Maldives. In a statement, the organisation said global climate change and the ongoing “El Nino” phenomenon are intensifying sea warming and toxic monsoon winds. Save Maldives noted that mature, old-growth trees