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    Florida biologists remove 177 invasisve Burmese pythons weighing over 8,000 pounds. Stops 4,100 eggs from entering the ecosystem. Still there is a much bigger problem

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    Sep 27, 2026
    The Economic Times

    Florida biologists remove 177 invasisve Burmese pythons weighing over 8,000 pounds. Stops 4,100 eggs from entering the ecosystem. Still there is a much bigger problem

    Florida wildlife researchers conducted a significant removal effort by capturing 177 Burmese pythons and recovering 4,100 eggs. This removal occurred in Collier County during the November 2025 to April 2026 breeding season. The initiative aims to limit the impact of invasive pythons on native wildlife and preserve biodiversity in the ecosystem. Conservation teams tracked tagged male pythons to locate breeding females for removal.
    Mumbai Fisherfolk To March Against Manori Desalination Plant Over Concerns On Marine Life And Livelihoods

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    Sep 27, 2026
    Free Press Journal

    Mumbai Fisherfolk To March Against Manori Desalination Plant Over Concerns On Marine Life And Livelihoods

    Fisherfolk and residents of Mumbai’s coastal villages will march on October 19, demanding that BMC scrap the proposed Manori desalination plant. At a Gorai meeting, residents raised concerns over seawater intake and brine discharge into the Arabian Sea. They alleged the project could affect fishing grounds, marine biodiversity and traditional livelihoods along the coastline.
    In 2017, Chile certified Chañaral Island free of invasive rabbits; seven years later, rare seabirds had four active natural nests there with help from audio lures

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    Sep 27, 2026
    Times of India

    In 2017, Chile certified Chañaral Island free of invasive rabbits; seven years later, rare seabirds had four active natural nests there with help from audio lures

    In a significant conservation success, the Peruvian diving petrel is nesting naturally on Chañaral Island for the first time in over 40 years, seven years after invasive rabbits were removed. This article explores the efforts made to revive the seabird population and its implications for biodiversity.
    How the science Nikolai Vavilov built changed how we save crops

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    Sep 27, 2026
    The Hindu

    How the science Nikolai Vavilov built changed how we save crops

    Vavilov’s 1926 study on origins of cultivated plants shaped crop preservation, seed banks, and biodiversity conservation today.
    J&K school turns wasteland into garden for mid

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    Sep 26, 2026
    The Tribune

    J&K school turns wasteland into garden for mid

    A government higher secondary school in Bhaderwah has turned a neglected patch of land into a kitchen garden, growing chemical-free vegetables for mid-day meals while giving students hands-on lessons in natural farming and environmental conservation.
    Students urged to gain deeper understanding of biodiversity

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    Sep 26, 2026
    The Hindu

    Students urged to gain deeper understanding of biodiversity

    SVU kicks off biodiversity awareness week urging students to deepen understanding and actively conserve India’s living heritage.
    2,733 hectares of forest land cleared for Arunachal's Subansiri hydro project amid felling concerns

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    Sep 26, 2026
    The New Indian Express

    2,733 hectares of forest land cleared for Arunachal's Subansiri hydro project amid felling concerns

    The panel warned that large-scale tree felling in the dense forest area could harm forest structure, habitat continuity, biodiversity, wildlife movement and eco
    Illegal riverbed mining inviting catastrophe: Assam tribal students’ body

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    Sep 26, 2026
    The Hindu

    Illegal riverbed mining inviting catastrophe: Assam tribal students’ body

    ADSU decries illegal, unscientific riverbed mining in Dima Hasao, warning of erosion, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and disrupted livelihoods.
    No scrub: Aran Island goats for hire to combat nuisance plants and protect biodiversity

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    Sep 26, 2026
    The Irish Times

    No scrub: Aran Island goats for hire to combat nuisance plants and protect biodiversity

    Under an agricultural scheme, Fionn Ó Flaithearta can be paid for targeted grazing and thriving wildflowers
    Budget 2027: Fisheries Dept seeks RM66.08mil to boost biodiversity, sustainability

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    Sep 26, 2026
    The Star

    Budget 2027: Fisheries Dept seeks RM66.08mil to boost biodiversity, sustainability

    SHAH ALAM: The Department of Fisheries (DOF) is seeking RM66.08mil under Budget 2027, to be tabled next month, to strengthen biosecurity and the sustainability of the country's fisheries ecosystem.
    Residents bemoan loss of Alipore urban forest patch

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    Sep 25, 2026
    Times of India

    Residents bemoan loss of Alipore urban forest patch

    Residents and activists urge protection of Kolkata’s Chetla urban forest after Port Authority leased 12,000 sq m for development, risking biodiversity-rich green belt.
    Greens stage protest march against alleged illegal laterite mining in Kannur

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    Sep 25, 2026
    The Hindu

    Greens stage protest march against alleged illegal laterite mining in Kannur

    Protestors warn Kannur against illegal laterite mining threatening water, biodiversity, and livelihoods, demanding action, surveys, and stricter regulation.
    Why Budget 2027 must finance nature-based solutions now

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    Sep 25, 2026
    The Star

    Why Budget 2027 must finance nature-based solutions now

    Budget 2027 must prioritise investments in Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that address these interconnected challenges while building resilient communities, thriving biodiversity, and a sustainable economy.
    How cities can go greener in a warming climate

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    Sep 25, 2026
    Phys.org

    How cities can go greener in a warming climate

    VUB researcher Robbe Neyns has developed artificial intelligence capable of identifying trees down to the species level in satellite and aerial imagery. The technology can help cities better map their trees and biodiversity, making the urban environment as livable as possible, particularly in the face of a warming climate.
    Biodiversity in production forests: Both costs and benefits shape the financial picture

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    Sep 25, 2026
    Phys.org

    Biodiversity in production forests: Both costs and benefits shape the financial picture

    Forests provide timber as well as many other ecosystem services. An important question is how measures to conserve biodiversity affect the profitability of forest operations focused on wood production. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research and the University of Freiburg reviewed studies worldwide that compared forest management with biodiversity conservation measures against business-as-usual management without those measures. The work is published in the journal Current Forestry Reports.
    Just transformative conservation requires challenging existing structures and strengthening local agency

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    Sep 24, 2026
    Phys.org

    Just transformative conservation requires challenging existing structures and strengthening local agency

    In her doctoral dissertation, M.Sc.Admin. Liisa Varumo examines the environmental justice of market-based and place-based conservation approaches and how these approaches can contribute to just sustainability transformations in biodiversity conservation.
    New Syracuse ArtRage exhibit challenges myths of Cicero Swamp

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    Sep 24, 2026
    syracuse.com

    New Syracuse ArtRage exhibit challenges myths of Cicero Swamp

    Local artist Katie Mulligan explores the swamp’s history and biodiversity.
    After Rábida Island removed invasive rats in 2011, scientists later confirmed a native gecko alive there that had previously been known only from ancient remains

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    Sep 24, 2026
    Times of India

    After Rábida Island removed invasive rats in 2011, scientists later confirmed a native gecko alive there that had previously been known only from ancient remains

    After eradicating invasive rodents from Rábida Island in the Galápagos, scientists discovered a native gecko species previously thought extinct. This groundbreaking find highlights the ecological impact of invasive species removal and the importance of biodiversity conservation.
    Green Energy Is Coming for the Desert

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    Sep 24, 2026
    The Intercept

    Green Energy Is Coming for the Desert

    The Bureau of Land Management is pushing to expand solar farms into the Mojave Desert. Advocates say it would decimate vast biodiversity.
    Ancient aerial hunters: What dragonflies reveal about Delhi’s fragile wetlands

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    Sep 24, 2026
    Times of India

    Ancient aerial hunters: What dragonflies reveal about Delhi’s fragile wetlands

    Delhi’s seven biodiversity parks host a surprisingly varied cast of dragonflies and damselflies, with 11,154 insects recorded in a recent survey.