Our actions cast shadows, and our shadows reflect them back. So too do our choices in how we treat the environment! According to Global Forest Watch, Sri Lanka has lost approximately 36,000 hectares of tree cover between 2000 and 2021, a loss that has contributed to the severe climate challenges we face today. This reflects the idea that when we cut down trees, the land becomes barren, casting a lifeless shadow. Conversely, when we plant trees and care for the environment, the shadow…