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    Research book on butterflies in Kannur's Kelakam to be released on the Sep 16th

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    Sep 14, 2025
    Malayala Manorama

    Research book on butterflies in Kannur's Kelakam to be released on the Sep 16th

    This study was prompted by the annual migration of Common Albatross butterflies along the banks of the Cheenkanni River..butterfly research, Kelakam Panchayat, butterfly species, Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary, butterfly migration, Common Albatross, Blue Tiger butterfly, Kerala butterflies, butterfly book, Oakkila book, Pachathuruthukal, Haritha Keralam Mission, insect conservation, environmental activism, biodiversity
    Past year sees Increase in whale activity, marine research in Prince Rupert waters

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    Sep 14, 2025
    Caledonia Courier

    Past year sees Increase in whale activity, marine research in Prince Rupert waters

    Ocean Wise has been collecting information on the health of humpback whales and fish biodiversity in North Coast waters
    Sugar industry has survived due to use of ethanol: Nitin Gadkari

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    Sep 14, 2025
    The Economic Times

    Sugar industry has survived due to use of ethanol: Nitin Gadkari

    Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Sunday that Indias sugar industry has sustained itself due to ethanol production and stressed the need for new farming technologies. At a Pune event, he linked farmer suicides in Vidarbha and Marathwada to water scarcity, praised Naam Foundations water conservation work, and defended ethanol policy amid political criticism over E20 fuel rollout.
    Researchers Use AI to Predict Beavers’ Impact on Local Habitats-and Show How Humans Can Help

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    Sep 13, 2025
    Inside Climate News

    Researchers Use AI to Predict Beavers’ Impact on Local Habitats-and Show How Humans Can Help

    By linking pond size to dam length, vegetation and stream power, researchers give land managers more precise tools to anticipate water storage, biodiversity and climate resilience.
    How mowing less lets flowers bloom along Austria's 'Green Belt'

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    Sep 13, 2025
    Phys.org

    How mowing less lets flowers bloom along Austria's 'Green Belt'

    On a meadow in southeastern Austria near the border with Slovenia, Josef Hadler is working his tractor to mow several acres of land in a bid to better preserve the plot's biodiversity.
    Visit these India’s 5 stunning forests rich in wildlife and wonder

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    Sep 13, 2025
    Times of India

    Visit these India’s 5 stunning forests rich in wildlife and wonder

    India is a country with a great biodiversity and possesses some quite unique ecosystems. Indian forests are among the most interesting places, rich in history and lovely wildlife roaming around freely in the middle of the green woodlands. These forests provide shelter to a lot of animals and bird life, and here one can also get a glimpse of the ravishing beauty of the Indian forests.Let's take a look at some of India's most beautiful forests:
    New metrics indicate habitat fragmentation has increased in over half the world's forests over the last 20 years

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    Sep 12, 2025
    Phys.org

    New metrics indicate habitat fragmentation has increased in over half the world's forests over the last 20 years

    Deforestation is a well-known issue affecting biodiversity and carbon storage, but the fragmentation of forests is also a driving factor in the reduction of the world's biodiversity and carbon-storing abilities.
    Lakeshore shallows can be biodiversity hotspots-but warming is changing their complex ecology

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    Sep 12, 2025
    Phys.org

    Lakeshore shallows can be biodiversity hotspots-but warming is changing their complex ecology

    The 19th-century American naturalist Henry David Thoreau described the small freshwater lake at Walden as "Earth's eye"—a measure of the complexity of ecological interactions.
    DA pushes Senate accord on marine biodiversity treaty

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    Sep 12, 2025
    manilastandard.net

    DA pushes Senate accord on marine biodiversity treaty

    The Department of Agriculture has pledged full support to the Department of Foreign Affairs in pushing for Senate concurrence on the Agreement on the
    Minister releases trailer of documentary showcasing Tamil Nadu’s wildlife

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    Sep 12, 2025
    The Hindu

    Minister releases trailer of documentary showcasing Tamil Nadu’s wildlife

    The Tamil Nadu Forest Department on Friday (September 12, 2025) unveiled the trailer for ‘Wild Tamil Nadu’, a wildlife documentary that showcases the rich biodiversity of the State.
    Messy backyard gardens could help save biodiversity, but who wants one?

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    Sep 12, 2025
    Phys.org

    Messy backyard gardens could help save biodiversity, but who wants one?

    A new study from North Carolina State University researchers finds that attraction to biodiversity, also known as biophilia, may vary broadly between individuals rather than being a consistent trait that all people share.
    Redirecting Harmful Subsidies: OECD’s Roadmap for Global Biodiversity Targets

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    Sep 12, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Redirecting Harmful Subsidies: OECD’s Roadmap for Global Biodiversity Targets

    The OECD’s 2025 report warns that governments spend vastly more on subsidies harming biodiversity than on positive incentives, jeopardizing global goals under the Kunming-Montreal Framework. It calls for urgent reform of harmful subsidies, scaling up of conservation incentives, and transparent, measurable policies to align economies with nature.
    New gecko species discovered in Assam, named after state forest department

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    Sep 12, 2025
    Hindustan Times

    New gecko species discovered in Assam, named after state forest department

    A new bent-toed gecko, named 'Cyrtodactylus vanarakshaka,' was discovered in Assam, honoring the forest department's role in biodiversity conservation.
    Expanding scientific access to biodiversity data

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    Sep 11, 2025
    Phys.org

    Expanding scientific access to biodiversity data

    The Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology within the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is helping lead a national effort to transform how scientists access and use biodiversity data by digitizing tens of thousands of mammal specimens from its Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections.
    Island ant communities show signs of 'insect apocalypse'

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    Sep 11, 2025
    Phys.org

    Island ant communities show signs of 'insect apocalypse'

    From pollinating flowers to enabling decomposition and supporting nutrient cycles, insects' abundance and biodiversity are critical for maintaining healthy ecosystems. However, recent studies showing population declines have raised alarm about how insects are coping with the modern world. Understanding whether recent observations are part of longer timescale trends can help inform global conservation efforts, and identify the reasons behind the so-called "insect apocalypse."
    Asian hornets: 24 verified sightings in Cork and Dublin with two nests seized

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    Sep 11, 2025
    The Irish Times

    Asian hornets: 24 verified sightings in Cork and Dublin with two nests seized

    Invasive species poses ‘significant threat’ to Ireland’s biodiversity
    Bengaluru gets its 2nd biodiversity heritage site

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    Sep 10, 2025
    Times of India

    Bengaluru gets its 2nd biodiversity heritage site

    Bengaluru: In a significant victory for citizens, the govt Wednesday declared 8.6 acres of green cover at Cantonment Railway Colony as a biodiversity .
    Discovering India's Konkan coast: Life beyond beaches

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    Sep 10, 2025
    Times of India

    Discovering India's Konkan coast: Life beyond beaches

    The Konkan Coast offers more than just beaches. It features historic forts like Sindhudurg and Mirjan, along with temples such as Ganpatipule. Villages showcase traditional life with unique homes and agrarian practices. Konkan cuisine is a must-try, highlighting Malvani, Goan, and coastal Karnataka flavors. The region is also a biodiversity hotspot with lush forests and wildlife sanctuaries.
    From beaches to wildlife: What makes Seychelles a unique island?

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    Sep 10, 2025
    Times of India

    From beaches to wildlife: What makes Seychelles a unique island?

    Seychelles, an Indian Ocean archipelago, is more than just romantic beaches. It boasts diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique culture. Nearly half its land is protected, harboring endemic species like the Seychelles black parrot. UNESCO sites like Vallée de Mai, home to the coco de mer palm, and Aldabra Atoll, with giant tortoises, highlight its natural wonders.
    Govt. declares 371-tree cantonment area as Biodiversity Heritage Site

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    Sep 10, 2025
    The Hindu

    Govt. declares 371-tree cantonment area as Biodiversity Heritage Site

    Forest Minister declares 8.61-acre Cantonment Railway Colony a Biodiversity Heritage Site after public outcry and inspection.