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    Online Marketplaces Increasingly Endanger Biodiversity, Study Finds

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    Aug 30, 2026
    ScienceAlert

    Online Marketplaces Increasingly Endanger Biodiversity, Study Finds

    Earth's current mass extinction has our fingerprints all over it.
    Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 5.68 crore to states under benefit

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    Aug 30, 2026
    Lokmat Times

    Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 5.68 crore to states under benefit

    Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 5.68 crore to states under benefit-sharing mechanism - New Delhi, Aug 30 The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 5.68 crore to State Boards under ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com
    Residents seek BHS status for Agaramthen sacred grove

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    Aug 30, 2026
    The Hindu

    Residents seek BHS status for Agaramthen sacred grove

    Residents and conservationists advocate for Agaramthen Sacred Grove's Biodiversity Heritage Site status to protect its rich biodiversity amid urban threats.
    In 1852, America introduced Chinese privet as an ornamental shrub; by the 1990s, its dense descendants occupied 2.9 million acres of southeastern forest

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    Aug 30, 2026
    Times of India

    In 1852, America introduced Chinese privet as an ornamental shrub; by the 1990s, its dense descendants occupied 2.9 million acres of southeastern forest

    Science News: Chinese privet, introduced to the US in 1852 as a decorative shrub, has become a major invasive species covering 2.9 million acres of southeastern forests by the 1990s, significantly impacting native ecosystems and biodiversity.
    Nature Goes to the Stock Exchange

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    Aug 30, 2026
    In.gr

    Nature Goes to the Stock Exchange

    Biodiversity credits, carbon credits, and ecosystem services are opening a new financing path for environmental protection, backed by private capital
    Agroécologie et agroforesterie : auprès de son arbre, l’agriculture varoise est heureuse, et la biodiversité aussi

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    Aug 30, 2026
    Nice-Matin

    Agroécologie et agroforesterie : auprès de son arbre, l’agriculture varoise est heureuse, et la biodiversité aussi

    Passées de mode avec l’avénement de la mécanisation et d’une agriculture productiviste nourricière, les pratiques de l’agroécologie, de l’agroforesterie ou encore de l’hydrologie régénérative font aujourd’hui leur retour dans l’agriculture varoise. Quelques producteurs, portés par la volonté de prés
    The Cost of a Dying Planet: OECD Urges Governments to Transform How the World Finances Nature

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    Aug 30, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    The Cost of a Dying Planet: OECD Urges Governments to Transform How the World Finances Nature

    The OECD warns that biodiversity loss is threatening economies and financial stability, while the global financing gap remains hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Governments must reform harmful subsidies, strengthen regulation and use public and private finance to build measurable, inclusive and investable nature-positive projects.
    Science Snapshots: August 30, 2026

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    Aug 30, 2026
    The Hindu

    Science Snapshots: August 30, 2026

    Discover key research updates on Betelgeuse's companion star, children's heat exposure, and solar panel impacts on biodiversity.
    Foraging in Singapore: Unethical practices threaten biodiversity and cultural heritage

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    Aug 29, 2026
    The Straits Times

    Foraging in Singapore: Unethical practices threaten biodiversity and cultural heritage

    Unethical foraging in Singapore threatens biodiversity and cultural heritage, prompting calls for regulation and responsible practices in intertidal areas. Read more at straitstimes.com.
    In 2023, Arizona State University began planning a 1-2-acre pollinator garden by Phoenix’s Salt River. Today, the project aims to restore habitat and support pollinators

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    Aug 29, 2026
    The Economic Times

    In 2023, Arizona State University began planning a 1-2-acre pollinator garden by Phoenix’s Salt River. Today, the project aims to restore habitat and support pollinators

    Arizona State University, along with local organizations, is spearheading a project to create a pollinator garden along the Salt River in Phoenix. This initiative aims to restore habitats, support pollinators, and engage the community in education about climate resilience and biodiversity.
    Chennai Nature Walks See Surge in Participation Amid Urban Interest

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    Aug 29, 2026
    Times of India

    Chennai Nature Walks See Surge in Participation Amid Urban Interest

    Chennai sees rising participation in nature walks and journaling events, with weekly slots filling fast as residents seek screen-free time and urban biodiversity.
    Te Ranga Pamu dairy farm wins biodiversity and primary sector awards in Bay of Plenty

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    Aug 29, 2026
    The New Zealand Herald

    Te Ranga Pamu dairy farm wins biodiversity and primary sector awards in Bay of Plenty

    A 60ha Te Ranga block has been in the Mark family since 1912. One hundred and fourteen years on, the family have won the Bay of Plenty Bayleys People in...
    Gujarat aims to catch US shrimp orders with turtle-safe nets

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    Aug 29, 2026
    The Economic Times

    Gujarat aims to catch US shrimp orders with turtle-safe nets

    Gujarat will install turtle excluder devices in fishermen's nets. This initiative aims to boost seafood exports to the United States and global markets. The government will provide these devices free of cost to 8,925 fishermen. This project will protect marine biodiversity and create new opportunities. The devices allow shrimp retention while turtles escape fishing nets.
    Scientists spent 100 years discovering new animals and found that hotspots are emerging in unexpected places; it is now reshaping the understanding of biodiversity

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    Aug 29, 2026
    Times of India

    Scientists spent 100 years discovering new animals and found that hotspots are emerging in unexpected places; it is now reshaping the understanding of biodiversity

    Science News: For much of the past century, scientists have steadily expanded the catalogue of life on Earth, adding species that were previously unknown to science.
    In the future ‘a field without trees will be worthless’

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    Aug 29, 2026
    The Irish Times

    In the future ‘a field without trees will be worthless’

    There are 400 hectares of trees planted on farms across Ireland under an agroforestry scheme, offering protection against drought, less pollution and greater biodiversity
    Discovering a New Side of Iguassu Falls Through Its Rivers

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    Aug 28, 2026
    The Manila Times

    Discovering a New Side of Iguassu Falls Through Its Rivers

    SÃO PAULO, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Brasil DNA, a project organized by Global Vision Access) - Known worldwide for its spectacular waterfalls, impressive cascades, and rich biodiversity, Iguassu Falls is one of Brazil’s most iconic nature destinations. While the Iguassu Falls are naturally at the top of most visitors’ itineraries, the region offers another perspective for travelers looking to experience its landscapes, history, and natural beauty: exploring its rivers.
    Honey bees can serve as sentinels for environmental health

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    Aug 28, 2026
    Phys.org

    Honey bees can serve as sentinels for environmental health

    Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are widely known as essential pollinators, but researchers using a "One Health" approach have also identified them as biological sentinels of environmental health. Honey bees continuously interact with their surrounding environment through the collection of nectar, pollen and water and can therefore be exposed to contaminants present in agricultural and natural ecosystems. Their health may consequently provide valuable information about environmental pressures affecting biodiversity and ecosystem functioning.
    Cagayan Valley forests warning system up

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    Aug 28, 2026
    The Manila Times

    Cagayan Valley forests warning system up

    THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Forest Management Bureau (DENR-FMB) is moving to equip Cagayan Valley with a near-real-time forest disturbance alert system aimed at detecting threats to forests and biodiversity faster than current monitoring methods allow.
    In 2021, US scientists released 12 litres of red dye into a Missouri river; sensors traced the colored plume for 3.7 kilometres to reveal how environmental DNA moves downstream

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    Aug 28, 2026
    Times of India

    In 2021, US scientists released 12 litres of red dye into a Missouri river; sensors traced the colored plume for 3.7 kilometres to reveal how environmental DNA moves downstream

    Science News: In a groundbreaking experiment, US scientists released 12 liters of red dye into Missouri's Big Piney River to visualize the movement of environmental DNA (eDNA) downstream, elucidating how genetic traces travel through flowing water and aiding biodiversity monitoring.
    In 2020, 10-year-old Murphy picked up a tiny spider from a remote Australian island; he took it to experts, who later identified a completely new species & named it after him

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    Aug 28, 2026
    The Economic Times

    In 2020, 10-year-old Murphy picked up a tiny spider from a remote Australian island; he took it to experts, who later identified a completely new species & named it after him

    A young boy discovered a previously unknown spider species on a remote Australian island. Scientists later identified the tiny wolf spider as Artoriopsis murphyi. Its reproductive structures helped distinguish it from closely related species. The discovery highlights Australia's rich biodiversity and the challenges involved in documenting new species. Although harmless to humans, the spider was celebrated for its scientific significance and the young boy's contribution to research.