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    Organic farming outperforms wildflower strips on profits while both improve farm biodiversity

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Phys.org

    Organic farming outperforms wildflower strips on profits while both improve farm biodiversity

    What makes more sense when farming wheat—strips of wildflowers along fields or organic farming? Both options provide financial support via the European Union as environmentally friendly and sustainable farming practices. An international research team, including researchers from the University of Göttingen, has compared the ecological and economic benefits of these two farming methods in fields planted with winter wheat.
    2 lakh seed balls to boost green cover in NTR district

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Times of India

    2 lakh seed balls to boost green cover in NTR district

    NTR district to disperse 2 lakh seed balls via drones to boost green cover and biodiversity; OE-OL students and volunteers support regeneration and conservation efforts.
    In 2021, a North Yorkshire estate began restoring 2,500 acres of intensively farmed land; four years later, 330,000 trees and 1,700+ species mark its comeback

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Times of India

    In 2021, a North Yorkshire estate began restoring 2,500 acres of intensively farmed land; four years later, 330,000 trees and 1,700+ species mark its comeback

    Nature & Environment News: Four years after moving 2,500 acres of North Yorkshire farmland away from intensive farming, conservation teams at Broughton Sanctuary have recorded m.
    England released beavers into a Dorset woodland in 2025; one year later, their dams had turned dense forest into wildlife-rich wetland

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Times of India

    England released beavers into a Dorset woodland in 2025; one year later, their dams had turned dense forest into wildlife-rich wetland

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: A pair of wild beavers released in Dorset have transformed a dense woodland into a bright, wetland habitat within just 12 months of arriving in their .
    What if your ‘lizard brain’ never existed? Scientists challenge a 70-year-old theory and uncover the wiring battle that may have shaped human intelligence

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Times of India

    What if your ‘lizard brain’ never existed? Scientists challenge a 70-year-old theory and uncover the wiring battle that may have shaped human intelligence

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: For decades, the human brain was like some evolutionary skyscraper: ancient instincts on the bottom, emotions in the middle, and sophisticated reasoni.
    Costa Rica Turns Its Reputation into Global Business Opportunities

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    Sep 7, 2026
    The Manila Times

    Costa Rica Turns Its Reputation into Global Business Opportunities

    RepCore® Nations 2026 ranks Costa Rica 2.3 points above the average score of the world's 60 largest economies.SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, Sept. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coffee, bananas and biodiversity were among the first to put Costa Rica on the global map. Today, while they remain an essential part of the country's identity, they tell only part of its story. In 2025, medical devices became Costa Rica's leading export, reaching US$10.927 billion in sales-an increase of 25%-and positioning the country as the largest per capita exporter of medical devices in the Americas. Companies in Costa Rica develop and manufacture high-value technologies that serve sophisticated healthcare systems and patients around the world.**media[1206034]**
    Scientists discovered an underwater city of 20,000 octopus nests deep inside California coast; largest known nursery on the planet

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Times of India

    Scientists discovered an underwater city of 20,000 octopus nests deep inside California coast; largest known nursery on the planet

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: Researchers have located the planet's largest known octopus nursery deep off the Californian coast, documenting 5,718 animals in 2.5 hectares and esti.
    Southern California anglers are catching unusually large fish rarely seen this far north as Pacific waters warm

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Times of India

    Southern California anglers are catching unusually large fish rarely seen this far north as Pacific waters warm

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: Southern California anglers are seeing an unusual number of warm-water fish as rising ocean temperatures linked to El Niño and marine heatwaves bring .
    Scientists found an estimated 5.5 million wild bees beneath just 1.5 acres of a New York cemetery, more than three times Manhattan's human population

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Times of India

    Scientists found an estimated 5.5 million wild bees beneath just 1.5 acres of a New York cemetery, more than three times Manhattan's human population

    Wildlife & Biodiversity News: Beneath the quiet lawns and weathered headstones of a small cemetery in Ithaca, New York, scientists have uncovered one of the most astonishing bee di.
    National meet on strengthening biodiversity governance kicks off

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    Sep 7, 2026
    Hindustan Times

    National meet on strengthening biodiversity governance kicks off

    Union environment minister calls for effective functioning of 2.7 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees and stronger use of People’s Biodiversity Registers in local planning
    Acting President Gilani stresses collective responsibility for protecting Pakistan’s biodiversity

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    Sep 7, 2026
    The Nation

    Acting President Gilani stresses collective responsibility for protecting Pakistan’s biodiversity

    ISLAMABAD  -  Acting President Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that Pakistan was blessed with extraordinary biodiversity and some of the world’s
    Protecting biodiversity crucial for food, water security, livelihoods: Governor

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    Sep 6, 2026
    The Tribune

    Protecting biodiversity crucial for food, water security, livelihoods: Governor

    Highlighting India’s rich biological heritage and traditional environmental ethos, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday emphasised that ecological security is closely linked to food and water security, livelihoods and sustainable development.
    /R E P E A T — Media advisory – Secretary of State (Nature) Nathalie Provost to attend the Kunming Dialogue ahead of United Nations Biodiversity Conference/

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    Sep 6, 2026
    The Kingston Whig-Standard

    /R E P E A T — Media advisory – Secretary of State (Nature) Nathalie Provost to attend the Kunming Dialogue ahead of United Nations Biodiversity Conference/

    KUNMING, China, Sept. 4, 2026 /CNW/ -- Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of
    This cranberry farm in Massachusetts got converted to a wetland. Today, 20,000 native plants are restoring the ecosystem back

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    Sep 6, 2026
    The Economic Times

    This cranberry farm in Massachusetts got converted to a wetland. Today, 20,000 native plants are restoring the ecosystem back

    In Massachusetts, a former cranberry farm has undergone a remarkable transformation into a sprawling wildlife sanctuary. This successful restoration project highlights the importance of reviving freshwater wetlands after agricultural practices. With the return of native flora and fauna, the ecological balance has significantly improved. This initiative sets an inspiring precedent for revitalising similar retired agricultural landscapes across the state, fostering biodiversity and providing vital storm protection.
    Summit begins with call to make 2.76 lakh biodiversity management committees

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    Sep 6, 2026
    Lokmat Times

    Summit begins with call to make 2.76 lakh biodiversity management committees

    Summit begins with call to make 2.76 lakh biodiversity management committees - Chandigarh, Sep 6 With the call to make more than 2.76 lakh biodiversity management committees across the country, ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com
    Local-level planning imperative for documenting local biodiversity and traditional knowledge: Bhupender Yadav

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    Sep 6, 2026
    ANI (Asian News International)

    Local-level planning imperative for documenting local biodiversity and traditional knowledge: Bhupender Yadav

    In his address, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted India’s long-standing environmental ethos and referred to initiatives under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi like Mission LiFE, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Amrit Sarovar and the Green Credit Programme
    National Biodiversity Authority crosses Rs 200-crore milestone in access and benefit-sharing disbursement

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    Sep 6, 2026
    ANI (Asian News International)

    National Biodiversity Authority crosses Rs 200-crore milestone in access and benefit-sharing disbursement

    The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has crossed a significant milestone in implementing India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework, with cumulative ABS disbursements exceeding Rs 200 crore.
    Gilani stresses collective responsibility for wildlife conservation

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    Sep 6, 2026
    The Nation

    Gilani stresses collective responsibility for wildlife conservation

    Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has stressed the need for collective efforts to protect Pakistan’s rich biodiversity and wildlife, calling conservation a
    In 2021, ‘Air Jaws’ photographer Chris Fallows bought a South African farm with his wildlife-art earnings and combined land formed a 3,200-acre nature reserve | World News - The Times of India

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    Sep 6, 2026
    Times of India

    In 2021, ‘Air Jaws’ photographer Chris Fallows bought a South African farm with his wildlife-art earnings and combined land formed a 3,200-acre nature reserve | World News - The Times of India

    Rest of World News: Wildlife photographer Chris Fallows uses his earnings to buy and restore farmland in South Africa, creating a 3,200-acre nature reserve promoting biodiversity and conservation efforts in the region.
    A California farming couple kept the development rights to their 624-acre ranch; in 2004, they took $1 million well below market to permanently block development

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    Sep 6, 2026
    Times of India

    A California farming couple kept the development rights to their 624-acre ranch; in 2004, they took $1 million well below market to permanently block development

    US News: Discover how Greg and Amanda Jones thwarted development on their 624-acre Redgate Ranch in California by selling a conservation easement for $1 million, ensuring its protection for future generations while maintaining ownership.