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    Planting saplings but losing nature: The hidden biodiversity crisis in Nagpur

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    Jun 19, 2026
    The Hitavada

    Planting saplings but losing nature: The hidden biodiversity crisis in Nagpur

    by simran shrivastava :  every monsoon, thousands of saplings are planted across nagpur. road medians turn green and traffic corridors bloom with colour and so at a distance, the city appears to be expanding its green footprint. yet beneath thi
    ces agriculteurs de la Vienne défendent l’agriculture de conservation des sols

    Français

    Jun 18, 2026
    La Nouvelle République

    ces agriculteurs de la Vienne défendent l’agriculture de conservation des sols

    L’association Agrosol 86 réunit une quarantaine d’agriculteurs, en majorité de la Vienne, qui partagent une même volonté de maintenir une couverture du sol...
    First Miyawaki forest planted in the heart of East Fremantle to create 100sqm ‘pocket forest’

    English

    Jun 18, 2026
    PerthNow

    First Miyawaki forest planted in the heart of East Fremantle to create 100sqm ‘pocket forest’

    East Fremantle locals have joined other Perth suburbs by launching a new urban greening technique, creating fast-growing ‘pocket’ forests in urban areas to improve biodiversity.
    Wildlife documentation survey reveals rich biodiversity in Apayao's forests

    English

    Jun 18, 2026
    The Manila Times

    Wildlife documentation survey reveals rich biodiversity in Apayao's forests

    LUNA, Apayao — A wildlife documentation survey here recently has revealed the presence of various species of frogs, lizards, snakes and other reptiles and amphibians, indicating the province’s rich biodiversity.
    year horticulture push transforms farming in Haryana's Sirsa

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    Jun 18, 2026
    The Tribune

    year horticulture push transforms farming in Haryana's Sirsa

    A Central Government scheme aimed at promoting horticulture and water conservation has emerged as a major driver of agricultural transformation in Sirsa over the past 12 years.
    World's highest-consuming 10% cause up to $5.7 trillion a year in environmental damage, study finds

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    Jun 18, 2026
    Phys.org

    World's highest-consuming 10% cause up to $5.7 trillion a year in environmental damage, study finds

    The environmental damage caused by the world's highest-consuming 10% of people is worth $1.7 trillion to $5.7 trillion a year. At the central and upper estimates, this is several times more than the international community has committed to spend on climate action and biodiversity conservation combined, and is on the scale of the funding estimated to be needed globally to address these crises.
    Top 10% of Consumers Create Up to $5.7 Trillion in Environmental Damage Annually

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    Jun 18, 2026
    Gizmodo

    Top 10% of Consumers Create Up to $5.7 Trillion in Environmental Damage Annually

    That amount could pay for climate and biodiversity financing targets with billions still to spare.
    ‘Mega-consumers’ of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds

    English

    Jun 18, 2026
    The Guardian

    ‘Mega-consumers’ of food and energy cost environment $5.7tn a year, study finds

    Top 10% generate climate and biodiversity damage bill that exceeds economies of most countries, say researchers
    Declare Jakkammal Karadu a protected monument and Biodiversity Heritage Site

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    Jun 18, 2026
    The Hindu

    Declare Jakkammal Karadu a protected monument and Biodiversity Heritage Site

    Cheral urges Tamil Nadu to declare Jakkammal Karadu a protected archaeological monument and Biodiversity Heritage Site due to its significance.
    Researchers exploring a tunnel in Greece discovered a new cave cricket called Dolichopoda balrogi, showing that manmade passages can still hide unknown species

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    Jun 18, 2026
    Times of India

    Researchers exploring a tunnel in Greece discovered a new cave cricket called Dolichopoda balrogi, showing that manmade passages can still hide unknown species

    Science News: A new species of cave cricket, Dolichopoda balrogi, has been discovered in a military tunnel on the island of Kastellorizo in Greece, showcasing the hidden biodiversity in manmade environments.
    A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone

    English

    Jun 18, 2026
    The Guardian

    A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone

    The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt
    98 bird species spotted in survey at Kousika river

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    Jun 18, 2026
    The New Indian Express

    98 bird species spotted in survey at Kousika river

    She told TNIE that she is planning to release a video explaining the biodiversity of the river in Tamil to make people aware, as she did earlier in English, whi
    From The Hindu Archives, June 18, 1976: Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries

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    Jun 18, 2026
    The Hindu

    From The Hindu Archives, June 18, 1976: Scheme for crocodile sanctuaries

    From The Hindu Archives, June 18, 1976: Dr. H.R. Bustard, an expert on crocodiles and an officer of the FAO (UNDP), was deputed by the Government of India to advise the Andhra Pradesh Government on the conservation and farming of crocodiles in various parts of the State.
    The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 - but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

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    Jun 17, 2026
    Japan Today

    The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 - but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

    The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security. But these systems face growing pressure from overfishing, habitat loss, pollution and…
    Kalasamala, Edayilakkad Kavu to be declared biodiversity heritage sites

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    Jun 17, 2026
    Times of India

    Kalasamala, Edayilakkad Kavu to be declared biodiversity heritage sites

    Kerala State Biodiversity Board plans to declare Kalasamala (Thrissur) and Edayilakadu Kavu (Kasargod) as new biodiversity heritage sites to protect rare species.
    Fascinating biodiversity

    English

    Jun 17, 2026
    The Manila Times

    Fascinating biodiversity

    SINCE 1993, the University of the Philippines’ Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) has been conducting research on what lies beneath Pag-asa Island — the largest in the Kalayaan Island Group or the Spratly Islands in the West Philippine Sea.
    Labour’s farming grant changes ‘puts rare birds at risk’

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    Jun 17, 2026
    The Telegraph

    Labour’s farming grant changes ‘puts rare birds at risk’

    Cap on Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme ‘will lead landowners to ditch conservation efforts’
    Why farmers see Colombia’s knife-edge election as a battle for the Amazon’s future

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    Jun 17, 2026
    The Guardian

    Why farmers see Colombia’s knife-edge election as a battle for the Amazon’s future

    Many small-scale landowners now include conservation measures alongside everyday farming. But progress is precarious, and the threat of guerrilla violence and poverty remain whichever candidate wins
    ‘I don’t like being stuck in an office’: the young people helping plant a ring of trees around London

    English

    Jun 17, 2026
    The Guardian

    ‘I don’t like being stuck in an office’: the young people helping plant a ring of trees around London

    London Tree Ring project aims to create corridors of plant and animal life around the city to strengthen its biodiversity
    How Kerala researcher, fisherfolk built a marine biodiversity database after being left out of records

    English

    Jun 17, 2026
    ThePrint

    How Kerala researcher, fisherfolk built a marine biodiversity database after being left out of records

    Marine researcher Robert Panipilla had launched a separate community-based project to record marine biodiversity found along Thiruvananthapuram’s coastline.