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    Nectar garden with native plants for pollinators taking shape in Coimbatore

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    Jul 6, 2026
    The Hindu

    Nectar garden with native plants for pollinators taking shape in Coimbatore

    A new nectar garden in Coimbatore aims to support pollinators with native plants, promoting environmental health and biodiversity.
    An update to the popular Merlin Bird ID app will turn millions of birdwatchers like me into citizen scientists — doing your bit for bird conservation efforts just got easier

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    Jul 6, 2026
    TechRadar

    An update to the popular Merlin Bird ID app will turn millions of birdwatchers like me into citizen scientists — doing your bit for bird conservation efforts just got easier

    Integration with the leading eBird biodiversity database could be a huge boost for monitoring bird populations
    The Dark Side of Eucalyptus: Sri Lanka's Tree Planting Legacy Under Scrutiny

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    Jul 6, 2026
    Times of India

    The Dark Side of Eucalyptus: Sri Lanka's Tree Planting Legacy Under Scrutiny

    Science News: A reassessment of Sri Lanka's eucalyptus plantations from the 1930s reveals alarming ecological impacts, including lower water flow, drier soils, and reduced biodiversity, prompting a need for sustainable forest management practices.
    Arunachal deputy CM calls for balancing development with environmental sustainability

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    Jul 6, 2026
    ThePrint

    Arunachal deputy CM calls for balancing development with environmental sustainability

    Itanagar, Jul 6 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Monday called for balancing development with environmental sustainability. Speaking at the ‘Van Mahotsav’ celebrations here, he urged the youth to preserve the state’s rich biodiversity, indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage. Mein said biodiversity, cultural diversity and sustainable development are closely linked and must […]
    The wild island depicted in Love Story is fighting to stay that way

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    Jul 6, 2026
    National Geographic

    The wild island depicted in Love Story is fighting to stay that way

    What to know before visiting the biodiversity haven where JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette got married.
    Beekeeping initiative in Pichavaram mangroves: a sweet livelihood for Irula tribals

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    Jul 6, 2026
    The Hindu

    Beekeeping initiative in Pichavaram mangroves: a sweet livelihood for Irula tribals

    A beekeeping initiative in Pichavaram mangroves supports Irula tribals, enhancing livelihoods while promoting biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
    A scientist built 200 hotels for bees. Three years later, the guests he found changed what we know about pollinators and biodiversity

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    Jul 6, 2026
    Times of India

    A scientist built 200 hotels for bees. Three years later, the guests he found changed what we know about pollinators and biodiversity

    Science News: Hotels are usually built for travellers, but some are designed for creatures no bigger than your thumb. Scientists and conservationists have spent yea.
    Rotary Elite launches Native Plants Adoption Programme

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    Jul 6, 2026
    The Hitavada

    Rotary Elite launches Native Plants Adoption Programme

    to encourage ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation, the rotary club of nagpur elite, in collaboration with the green living foundation and neutral initiative, has launched the native plants adoption programme, an initiative aimed at promoting the plantation and conservation of indigenous plant species. sana pandit, the immediately past president said, “indigenous trees support a wide range of birds, butterflies, bees, insects and other wildlife, while helping prevent soil erosion, improve gro
    BTC forests record 346 of Assam’s 620 butterfly species

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    Jul 5, 2026
    Times of India

    BTC forests record 346 of Assam’s 620 butterfly species

    BTC forests in Assam document 346 of 620 butterfly species in new booklet, highlighting Manas biodiversity corridor and threats from habitat loss and climate change.
    Environmentalists call for protection of biodiversity-rich Perungulam tank

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    Jul 5, 2026
    The Hindu

    Environmentalists call for protection of biodiversity-rich Perungulam tank

    Environmentalists urge conservation of Perungulam tank due to its vital biodiversity and the threats from illegal lotus cultivation.
    Over 1,000 Citizens Form Human Chain In Thane Demanding Protection Of 193 Acres Of SGNP Land Amid Heavy Rain

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    Jul 5, 2026
    Free Press Journal

    Over 1,000 Citizens Form Human Chain In Thane Demanding Protection Of 193 Acres Of SGNP Land Amid Heavy Rain

    More than 1,000 citizens including children, Adivasis, trekkers and environmentalists formed a human chain in Thane near the Chitalsar-Manpada entry to Sanjay Gandhi National Park under Mission Save SGNP, demanding protection of 193 acres and scrapping of proposed Biodiversity Park and 14-km foothill road. They also raised concerns over TDR allocation and Adivasi rights issue.
    Meet the artist restoring biodiversity in Karnataka's Western Ghats through rewilding

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    Jul 5, 2026
    Livemint

    Meet the artist restoring biodiversity in Karnataka's Western Ghats through rewilding

    Arunkumar HG’s SARA Centre in Karnataka revives lakes and reconnects students and artists with the environment
    Hong Kong’s biodiversity successes should spark more action

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    Jul 4, 2026
    South China Morning Post

    Hong Kong’s biodiversity successes should spark more action

    A recent study on the city’s wild cockatoo population is the latest reminder that balancing development and conservation is possible.
    Sacred groves key to biodiversity conservation, says study

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    Jul 4, 2026
    The Hindu

    Sacred groves key to biodiversity conservation, says study

    A study highlights the crucial role of sacred groves in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem functions, even when isolated.
    Slow Loris rescued in Zunheboto, released in wild

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    Jul 4, 2026
    Times of India

    Slow Loris rescued in Zunheboto, released in wild

    Endangered slow loris rescued in Sukhalu village, Zunheboto, handed to district tourism association and released at Sukhai Biodiversity Conservation Area.
    Invasive Black Locust Trees Threatening Central Europe's Rich Grasslands

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    Jul 4, 2026
    Times of India

    Invasive Black Locust Trees Threatening Central Europe's Rich Grasslands

    Science News: Learn how the once-beneficial black locust trees in Germany are becoming invasive and threatening biodiversity in Central Europe's species-rich grasslands, as scientists highlight a conservation dilemma.
    China's forests with the greatest tree diversity were better at keeping carbon in the soil as temperatures rose, scientists found, because soil microbes released less carbon and stored more in biomass

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    Jul 4, 2026
    Times of India

    China's forests with the greatest tree diversity were better at keeping carbon in the soil as temperatures rose, scientists found, because soil microbes released less carbon and stored more in biomass

    Rest of World News: A recent study reveals that forests with a higher diversity of tree species in China are better at storing carbon in the soil despite rising temperatures, thanks to more efficient soil microbes. This research emphasizes the importance of biodiversity in climate change mitigation and forest management strategies.
    Blue Economy projects threaten coastal livelihoods, says Chennai panel

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    Jul 4, 2026
    The News Minute

    Blue Economy projects threaten coastal livelihoods, says Chennai panel

    Fishers from Kovalam told the hearing that the proposed Mamallan Reservoir would convert the Nemmeli-Kovalam tidal salt marsh into a freshwater reservoir, destroying a vital wetland that supports fisheries, biodiversity and flood protection.
    Scientists discover new glow-in-the-dark mushroom species in Mexico's cloud forests: Here's why they glow

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    Jul 4, 2026
    The Economic Times

    Scientists discover new glow-in-the-dark mushroom species in Mexico's cloud forests: Here's why they glow

    Mexico's cloud forests are home to newly discovered bioluminescent fungi, some species entirely new to science. These glowing mushrooms, belonging to the Mycena genus, illuminate the forest floor through a chemical reaction. This exciting find, detailed in the Journal of Fungi, underscores the rich biodiversity of these threatened ecosystems and adds to our understanding of why fungi produce light, with theories suggesting spore dispersal through insect attraction.
    Assam documents butterflies of Bodoland Territorial Region

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    Jul 4, 2026
    The Hindu

    Assam documents butterflies of Bodoland Territorial Region

    Assam's new booklet reveals 346 butterfly species in Bodoland, highlighting its rich biodiversity and ecological significance