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

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    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

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    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

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    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
    Abhainn: This Dublin walking trail is a love letter to the city’s forgotten rivers

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    Apr 6, 2025
    The Irish Times

    Abhainn: This Dublin walking trail is a love letter to the city’s forgotten rivers

    Rosie O’Reilly, Dublin’s first biodiversity artist-in-residence, is on a mission to preserve the capital’s hydro-story
    Without Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad could witness floods: Farida Tampal, Kobita Dass Kolli

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    Apr 5, 2025
    The News Minute

    Without Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad could witness floods: Farida Tampal, Kobita Dass Kolli

    What do we really know about Kancha Gachibowli and Hyderabad’s biodiversity outside of social media? News reports have focused on the student protests, politica
    India's climate crisis: Early heatwaves, Himalayan glaciers melting and a biodiversity collapse

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    Apr 4, 2025
    Livemint

    India's climate crisis: Early heatwaves, Himalayan glaciers melting and a biodiversity collapse

    A searing March heatwave, a vanishing spring and Himalayan glacier retreat points to a deeper climate shift now underway across India—a sign that the climate crisis is here
    Scientists collect unique sea creatures during voyage to East Antarctica

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    Apr 3, 2025
    ABC News

    Scientists collect unique sea creatures during voyage to East Antarctica

    From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled researchers studying the impacts of climate change.
    Did You Know This Costa Rican Frog Got It's Name From A MN Mom?

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    Apr 1, 2025
    kdhlradio.com

    Did You Know This Costa Rican Frog Got It's Name From A MN Mom?

    This April marks the 10th anniversary of the Hyalinobatrachium dianae discovery, a stunning glass frog resembling Kermit. Brian Kubicki, originally from Minnesota, honored his mother in naming this species, highlighting the significance of biodiversity in Costa Rica.
    Wildlife charity faces damages claim over elephant project in Africa linked to 12 deaths

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    Mar 28, 2025
    CP24 Toronto

    Wildlife charity faces damages claim over elephant project in Africa linked to 12 deaths

    Rural farming communities on the border between the southern African countries of Malawi and Zambia are seeking damages and threatening to sue an international animal conservation group over the relocation of more than 260 elephants to their area, which their lawyers say have killed at least 12 people and injured others, destroyed crops and property, and left thousands living in fear.
    Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabed

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    Mar 28, 2025
    The Guardian

    Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabed

    Environmentalists call bid to skirt UN treaty ‘reckless’ amid fears that mining will cause irreversible loss of biodiversity
    Ruby red cows and wildflowers lead the charge in groundbreaking green scheme

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    Mar 28, 2025
    Devon Live

    Ruby red cows and wildflowers lead the charge in groundbreaking green scheme

    A Devon field is becoming a biodiversity hotspot with a little help from nature
    IUCN Sounds Alarm as 411 Fungi Species Face Extinction

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    Mar 28, 2025
    ScienceAlert

    IUCN Sounds Alarm as 411 Fungi Species Face Extinction

    Deforestation, farming and climate-fuelled fires are driving increasing threats to fungi, the lifeblood of most plants on Earth, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warned on Thursday.
    Maharashtra's Path to Sustainability: Water-Rich Villages and Community Farming

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    Mar 23, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Maharashtra's Path to Sustainability: Water-Rich Villages and Community Farming

    Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the critical role of water conservation and community involvement in achieving sustainable farming in the state. During a Pani Foundation event, he praised Aamir Khan's contributions through the foundation's efforts in drought prevention and watershed management, advocating for transformative group farming movements.
    5 states show how they can thrive together

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    Mar 21, 2025
    ThePrint

    5 states show how they can thrive together

    FAO’s Green-Ag project integrates forests and agriculture through agroecology in Mizoram, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
    Al Gore’s Just Climate fund raises $175M from Microsoft and CalSTRS for nature-based climate investments

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    Mar 18, 2025
    TechCrunch

    Al Gore’s Just Climate fund raises $175M from Microsoft and CalSTRS for nature-based climate investments

    The new fund aims to restore nature to reverse biodiversity loss and emissions from land use.
    90-Million-Year-Old Pollen Fossils Reveal Origins Of Asian Tropics’ Staggering Biodiversity

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    Mar 14, 2025
    IFLScience

    90-Million-Year-Old Pollen Fossils Reveal Origins Of Asian Tropics’ Staggering Biodiversity

    “Where does biodiversity come from? It’s a question many generations of biologists have spent their time thinking about.”
    TN announces Rs 21,178 crore for renewable energy, strengthens climate initiatives

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    Mar 14, 2025
    The News Minute

    TN announces Rs 21,178 crore for renewable energy, strengthens climate initiatives

    Key allocations include major investments in pumped storage projects, battery energy storage systems, biodiversity conservation, and eco-friendly transport solutions.
    ‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation

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    Mar 14, 2025
    The Guardian

    ‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation

    The Loess plateau was considered the most eroded place on Earth until China took action and reversed decades of damage from grazing and farming
    Anti-mining groups urge public to 'vote green' in 2025 polls

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    Mar 11, 2025
    Rappler

    Anti-mining groups urge public to 'vote green' in 2025 polls

    'Mining directly impacts more than half of key biodiversity areas and protected areas and almost two-thirds of claimed and titled ancestral domains of indigenous peoples,' says Abby Dupale of LILAK
    Can eating invasive species and forgotten crops boost Europe's food security?

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    Mar 11, 2025
    News-Medical.net

    Can eating invasive species and forgotten crops boost Europe's food security?

    European researchers propose diversifying diets with novel foods (NF), underutilized crops (NUS), and invasive species (IAS) to combat biodiversity loss and food insecurity, balancing ecological benefits with risks like regulatory barriers and consumer skepticism.