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    ‘A cemetery of trees’: vast green expanses turned to dust as loggers plunder South America’s Gran Chaco

    English

    May 7, 2025
    The Guardian

    ‘A cemetery of trees’: vast green expanses turned to dust as loggers plunder South America’s Gran Chaco

    Jaguars, giant armadillos and ocelots among species threatened by shrinking habitat in one of the richest areas of biodiversity in the world
    2 Begonia species found in DavOr

    English

    May 6, 2025
    SunStar Philippines

    2 Begonia species found in DavOr

    Filipino biologists discovered two new Begonia species, Begonia dorisiae and Begonia medinae, in Davao Oriental’s EMBC, showcasing PH biodiversity.
    DBCA staff and volunteers continue refloat attempts for stranded false killer whales at House Beach

    English

    May 6, 2025
    PerthNow

    DBCA staff and volunteers continue refloat attempts for stranded false killer whales at House Beach

    Efforts to rescue three false killer whales continued at House Beach on Tuesday afternoon as Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions staff refloated the whales, but one’s become restranded.
    En Bretagne, le retour en agriculture conventionnelle de terres bio " historiques " suscite une contestation

    Français

    May 3, 2025
    Le Monde

    En Bretagne, le retour en agriculture conventionnelle de terres bio " historiques " suscite une contestation

    En Ille-et-Vilaine, des agriculteurs conventionnels sont en passe de racheter une ferme historiquement exploitée en agroécologie aux dépens de paysans bio. L’affaire illustre les difficultés actuelles de l’agriculture biologique.
    ‘Still some fuel in the tank’: the perks and perils of launching a business after 60

    English

    Apr 30, 2025
    The Guardian

    ‘Still some fuel in the tank’: the perks and perils of launching a business after 60

    Growing numbers of older people are creating enterprises in everything from baking to biodiversity – but does the freedom make up for the graft?
    Water and climate security at risk due to low snow levels in Hindu Kush region

    English

    Apr 29, 2025
    The Indian Express

    Water and climate security at risk due to low snow levels in Hindu Kush region

    Snow level in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region plummeted to a record low in the winter of 2024-2025, threatening water security and biodiversity in the region. What strategies can India adopt to ensure long-term water and energy security?
    The Bengaluru coffee brand serving an environment-friendly cuppa

    English

    Apr 28, 2025
    Livemint

    The Bengaluru coffee brand serving an environment-friendly cuppa

    Bengaluru-based Black Baza Coffee Co won a prestigious award for its biodiversity-friendly brews. Its founder Arshiya Bose speaks to Lounge about how coffee can benefit farms
    2 new spider species discovered in Nagaland, Meghalaya; ZSI points to importance of biodiversity studies in Northeast

    English

    Apr 27, 2025
    The Indian Express

    2 new spider species discovered in Nagaland, Meghalaya; ZSI points to importance of biodiversity studies in Northeast

    The Zoological Survey of India also noted the first-ever recorded presence of two other species within the country.
    The resilient garden: How to plant an eco-friendly space that will invite birds, bees and butterflies

    English

    Apr 26, 2025
    The Globe and Mail

    The resilient garden: How to plant an eco-friendly space that will invite birds, bees and butterflies

    Many gardeners are fighting the challenges of climate change by creating resilient gardens with healthy soil, enhanced biodiversity and native plants
    Green-fingered pupils in Limerick get biodiversity grant boost for their school

    English

    Apr 26, 2025
    Limerick Leader

    Green-fingered pupils in Limerick get biodiversity grant boost for their school

    Fedamore CNS has been awarded a new grant to protect and promote plants, wildlife and habitats
    Great Nicobar’s development: Strategic gain or loss of balance?

    English

    Apr 24, 2025
    Livemint

    Great Nicobar’s development: Strategic gain or loss of balance?

    Tribal ways of life and a treasure trove of biodiversity are too high a price to pay for Great Nicobar Island’s transformation. Mega projects like this one, with a budget of ₹81,000 crore, mustn’t escape the scrutiny of reason.
    Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

    English

    Apr 23, 2025
    Vancouver Is Awesome

    Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

    Canada needs a biodiversity protection and conservation act that will address current biodiversity decline and prevent future threats.
    Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

    English

    Apr 21, 2025
    The Conversation UK

    Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

    Canada needs a biodiversity protection and conservation act that will address current biodiversity decline and prevent future threats.
    Farmer Fred Perry's 30-year conservation project creates bird haven after years of 'bashing and burning'

    English

    Apr 20, 2025
    ABC News

    Farmer Fred Perry's 30-year conservation project creates bird haven after years of 'bashing and burning'

    It started when farmer Fred Perry's kids came home from school about 30 years ago, telling him he needed to take better care of the environment. Now, his small slice of a farming island is home to amazing birdlife.
    "Les gens s’imaginent qu’il faut des hectares pour avoir une activité viable" : sur sa petite parcelle, le pari de l’agroécologie d’Olivier Louis porte ses fruits

    Français

    Apr 18, 2025
    LaDepeche.fr

    "Les gens s’imaginent qu’il faut des hectares pour avoir une activité viable" : sur sa petite parcelle, le pari de l’agroécologie d’Olivier Louis porte ses fruits

    À l’aube de son sixième printemps, Olivier Louis trépigne d’impatience. Samedi 19 avril, l’horticulteur/maraîcher ouvrira au public les portes de sa micro-ferme urbaine,...
    Caméra, port d’arme discret… Dix mesures pour restaurer le dialogue entre les agriculteurs et l’Office français de la biodiversité

    Français

    Apr 17, 2025
    Le Télégramme

    Caméra, port d’arme discret… Dix mesures pour restaurer le dialogue entre les agriculteurs et l’Office français de la biodiversité

    Les ministres de la Transition écologique et de l’Agriculture ont émis, ce jeudi, dix mesures pour renouveler le dialogue entre l’Office français de la biodiversité et les agriculteurs, après des mois de tensions.
    Pour " pacifier " les relations entre la police de l’environnement et le monde agricole, 10 mesures qui ne font pas l’unanimité

    Français

    Apr 16, 2025
    Le Monde

    Pour " pacifier " les relations entre la police de l’environnement et le monde agricole, 10 mesures qui ne font pas l’unanimité

    En déplacement dans les Yvelines, les ministres de la transition écologique et de l’agriculture doivent confirmer la mise en place du port d’arme discret lors des contrôles administratifs de l’Office français de la biodiversité dans les exploitations.
    Oaks, asters and 6 other 'keystone' native species to plant for biodiversity

    English

    Apr 8, 2025
    Toronto Star

    Oaks, asters and 6 other 'keystone' native species to plant for biodiversity

    University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy's research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects, thus supporting the
    Streams of medicines: what’s hiding in the UK’s waterways? - podcast

    English

    Apr 8, 2025
    The Guardian

    Streams of medicines: what’s hiding in the UK’s waterways? - podcast

    In episode one of a two-part series, biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston tells Madeleine Finlay about the problem of chemical pollution in our waterways, and how it could be contributing to what the World Health Organization has described as ‘the silent pandemic’ – antimicrobial resistance.
    Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

    English

    Apr 7, 2025
    The Guardian

    Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

    A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas