India, Oct. 16 -- The progress of human civilization has always been possible only through harmony with nature. Trees, rivers, mountains, and forest greenery are not only vital for life but form the very foundation of Earth's environmental balance. Among these, forests-often referred to as the "lungs" of the planet-absorb carbon dioxide and release life-giving oxygen. Forests help maintain air quality, regulate climate, preserve biodiversity, control the rainfall cycle, and sustain groundwater levels. However, it is unfortunate that today these very forests are battling for their survival. Forest fires, once considered part of natural cycles, have now become a devastating threat due to human activity. This crisis goes far beyond the loss ...