A terrible and tragic flash flood has taken place at Gyirong in Tibet - China, and one of our Kailash groups was caught in it. While on their way back, they were at the immigration office when the flood occurred and the building and much of the town seems to have been flooded.
All of us, including the volunteers and support teams are deeply anguished and are doing our utmost to assist in the rescue. There has been no official information on the whereabouts of any of the people who were at the immigration office. We are working with the authorities to see if we can get to the location and stand ready to be part of the rescue efforts, regardless of the risk involved.
Of the 21 groups who are part of our Sojourn, 495 people have already returned safely. 743 people are currently in Tibet, 148 people are in Nepal, and 77 people were at the immigration center, and 3 volunteers in Timure, Nepal.
To the families and loved ones of those in our group and hundreds of others who are affected in the region, I share your pain and we are sparing no effort during this profoundly difficult time. I am personally in the region to ensure the best can be done in the given circumstances 🙏🏽- Sg
We often think of city infrastructure as things made of steel, glass, and concrete. But as our world undergoes a silent environmental shift, we’re discovering that the most vital layer of our cities might actually be green.
The rising "human cost" of heat isn't always loud; it’s the quiet decline in productivity, the invisible strain on our power grids, and the gradual warming of our neighborhoods. In this new reality, a tree canopy is no longer just an ornament—it is a functional shield.
A look at the data behind the heat and the power of the canopy.
Save Soil volunteers break a sweat for soil health at the Thondamuthur Rotary Club’s Pasumai Marathon to raise awareness for the movement. Let’s keep the momentum going!
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Meet Shuga, a 28-year-old visually impaired Earth Buddy who ran 21 km (barefoot!) in the ADAC Marathon in Hanover on 12 April 2026 to raise awareness for Conscious Planet – SAVE SOIL movement.
He shares that just as his feet have been pushed to their limits of exhaustion, so has the soil – which is the foundation of our life.
His message is powerful: “Everyone is capable of making a difference.”
He was accompanied by his friend Martin, who physically guided him along the route since he cannot see. For both of them, it was about setting an example and standing up for responsibility and community.
The initiative behind this is Conscious Planet – SAVE SOIL, which is committed worldwide to regenerating our soils.
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Before there is art, there is attention.
In our latest interview on Save Soil News, land artist James Brunt shares how slowing down, noticing what’s under our feet, and working with natural materials reshapes how we relate to soil and the world around us.
This is not only about art or aesthetics. It’s about attention, curiosity, and how simple, grounded practices can shift our everyday experience of the earth.
Read the full conversation now on Save Soil News.
Link: https://t.co/3PvqGT6Bzs 🌱
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The ground beneath our feet is more than just dirt. It is a living system that may be quietly shaping our emotions.
Recent research from Flinders University suggests that soil microbes can influence the human microbiome and the gut, brain axis. By interacting with our bodies through the air we breathe and the food we eat, these microbes can modulate essential neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.
This means that the quality of our soil and ecosystems could directly impact our social bonds, attraction, and overall mental wellbeing. Healthy, living soil creates environments that support our nervous and immune systems, while degraded land can lead to increased inflammation and reduced emotional health.
Understanding this connection is a powerful reminder that our health is inseparable from the health of the soil.
Action Now: https://t.co/uVnQCIZBeZ
Citation: Robinson, J. M., & Breed, M. F. (2024). Love is in the earth: Can microbes influence human emotions? mSystems, 9(10), e00832-24. https://t.co/niz48xhqg6
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At 88, when most people slow down, Inderjit Singh Sidhu steps out with a broom.
Every morning at 6 am, the former IPS officer—once a Deputy Inspector General—walks the streets of Chandigarh, picking up litter with his own hands.Not because it’s his job.
Not because anyone asked him to. But because he couldn’t stand watching his city lose its dignity.
After retirement, Sidhu complained to the authorities. When nothing changed, he chose action.Armed with a bag, he began cleaning alone.
People laughed. Some called him “crazy.” He kept going.
Slowly, something shifted. Neighbours joined in. Family members stepped out.
A solo act of conscience became a community movement.
Chandigarh’s “City Beautiful” found one of its quietest, strongest guardians.“There is no shame in cleaning.
Cleanliness is next to godliness,” Sidhu says simply.
This Republic Day, India honoured him with the Padma Shri in the Unsung Heroes category.
A reminder that ranks retire, uniforms come off, but purpose doesn’t.
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