Google Earth Engine (GEE) is a powerful cloud-based platform for geospatial analysis, enabling users to access, process, and visualize vast amounts of satellite imagery. Its extensive data catalog and robust JavaScript and Python APIs allow for efficient analysis of environmental and Earth observation data, supporting applications such as agricultural monitoring, deforestation detection, land cover classification, and environmental monitoring. By leveraging cloud computing through Google?s infrastructure, GEE handles massive datasets without the need for expensive hardware or local storage. With free access to both data and computing resources, GEE has become an essential tool in scientific research, sustainable development, and evidence-based policymaking.

Climate change mitigation finds a powerful ally in forest ecosystems, which serve as nature's lungs, sequestering atmospheric carbon and anchoring ecological stability. Among the towering peaks and remote valleys of the Western Himalayas, Betula utilis?the Himalayan birch?stands as a silent sentinel of both climate resilience and cultural heritage. This paper explores the extraordinary carbon sequestration potential of B. utilis, shedding light on biomass accumulation, soil organic carbon storage, ecological vulnerabilities, and urgent conservation strategies. Drawing from detailed field research and ecological evaluations, we unveil the role of B. utilis forests as formidable carbon sinks and call for focused conservation programs, sustainable utilization, and robust long-term monitoring to ensure their continued legacy in battling climate change.

The overuse of chemical pesticides has raised significant concerns about environmental health, soil degradation, and food safety. In response, Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), championed by Subhash Palekar, emphasizes the use of traditional liquid organic manures such as Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, Panchagavya, Sonthastra, Khatti Lassi, and Brahmastra. These formulations, derived from cow-based products and medicinal plant extracts, are rich in beneficial microbes and secondary metabolites with proven antimicrobial properties. This review outlines their preparation, microbial composition, and effectiveness in managing key plant pathogens such as Fusarium spp., Rhizoctonia solani, Colletotrichum spp., and rootknot nematodes. These bio-inputs enhance soil fertility, improve crop resilience, and provide a sustainable alternative to synthetic agrochemicals, aligning traditional practices with modern ecological farming needs.