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    Deb Haaland: Transformative Leadership for Indigenous and Environmental Advocacy

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    Jan 19, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Deb Haaland: Transformative Leadership for Indigenous and Environmental Advocacy

    Deb Haaland, as the first Native American US Interior Secretary, implemented significant policies for climate, biodiversity, and Indigenous rights over four years. Her tenure focused on balancing energy projects with conservation, creating wildlife refuges, honoring tribal sovereignty, and spotlighting historical injustices faced by Native Americans.
    Did you know you can buy invasive plants in garden centres?

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    Jan 19, 2025
    TheJournal.ie

    Did you know you can buy invasive plants in garden centres?

    Cherry laurel, montbretia and the butterfly bush can impact biodiversity.
    Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin: ‘I mourned friendships for too long that were actually past their time’

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    Jan 18, 2025
    The Irish Times

    Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin: ‘I mourned friendships for too long that were actually past their time’

    The maths professor and biodiversity advocate on why she has no career regrets, the last time she got angry and her psychological quirk
    Rewilding: A meaningful response to tackling the biodiversity crisis

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    Jan 16, 2025
    The Irish Times

    Rewilding: A meaningful response to tackling the biodiversity crisis

    The concept is an eco-centric approach which is nature-led and human-enabled
    ‘What joy! What damn joy!’: vanilla boom transforms fortunes of Colombia’s farmers

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    Jan 15, 2025
    The Guardian

    ‘What joy! What damn joy!’: vanilla boom transforms fortunes of Colombia’s farmers

    In El Valle, the world’s second-most expensive spice is not just providing an economic lifeline but also helping to preserve rich biodiversity
    Balancing Conservation and Fisheries: The Global Impact of Marine Protected Areas

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    Jan 14, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Balancing Conservation and Fisheries: The Global Impact of Marine Protected Areas

    Researchers from institutions like the University of California, Santa Barbara, studied the global impact of expanding marine protected areas (MPAs) under conservation goals like "30x30." Their findings highlight the ecological and socio-economic trade-offs of MPAs, emphasizing the need for strategic planning to balance biodiversity preservation and sustainable fisheries.
    Scientists film marine creatures under sea ice near Bunger Hills in East Antarctica

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    Jan 13, 2025
    ABC News

    Scientists film marine creatures under sea ice near Bunger Hills in East Antarctica

    From red urchins to orange sea cucumbers, researchers monitoring the fastest-melting glacier in East Antarctica are surprised by new-found biodiversity under the ice at Bunger Hills.
    DOT paints murals to promote PH biodiversity and beauty

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    Jan 12, 2025
    manilastandard.net

    DOT paints murals to promote PH biodiversity and beauty

    The Department of Tourism (DOT) has unveiled a series of murals that celebrate the Philippines’ stunning tourist sites and its rich biodiversity to
    A Staggering Quarter of All Freshwater Life on Earth Is Going Missing

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    Jan 11, 2025
    ScienceAlert

    A Staggering Quarter of All Freshwater Life on Earth Is Going Missing

    For far too long, the decline in the biodiversity of our rivers and lakes has been out of sight and out of mind.
    It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses - podcast

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    Jan 10, 2025
    The Guardian

    It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses - podcast

    Biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston hears from farmers on the west coast of Scotland who claim they are losing hundreds of lambs a year in a case of rewilding gone wrong
    India's Space Ambitions and a Race Against Extinction

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    Jan 9, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    India's Space Ambitions and a Race Against Extinction

    India's ISRO postponed its eagerly awaited space docking experiment due to satellite drift, while V. Narayanan steps in as the new ISRO chief. Meanwhile, a study reveals significant extinction threats for freshwater species, highlighting urgent biodiversity concerns in such ecosystems worldwide.
    ISRO Delays Docking, Freshwater Species at Risk, and Leadership Change

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    Jan 9, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    ISRO Delays Docking, Freshwater Species at Risk, and Leadership Change

    India's space agency, ISRO, postpones its space docking experiment due to technical issues. Meanwhile, rocket scientist V. Narayanan is named the new ISRO chief, taking the lead as India strives to enhance its space capabilities. A study highlights the extinction threats to global freshwater species, showcasing biodiversity challenges.
    Freshwater Biodiversity at Risk: New Study Reveals Dire Threats

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    Jan 8, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Freshwater Biodiversity at Risk: New Study Reveals Dire Threats

    A recent study highlights the alarming risk of extinction facing 24% of freshwater species, including various fishes, crustaceans, and insects. Major threats such as pollution, invasive species, and overharvesting contribute to the decline, urging the necessity for integrated water resource management to conserve these vital ecosystems.
    Canals have vital role to play in UK’s climate resilience, says charity

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    Jan 7, 2025
    The Guardian

    Canals have vital role to play in UK’s climate resilience, says charity

    Waterways can protect biodiversity, help with water security and keep cities cooler, says Canal & River Trust
    Six habitat sites identified where developers could ‘bank’ biodiversity gains

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    Jan 6, 2025
    Manchester Evening News

    Six habitat sites identified where developers could ‘bank’ biodiversity gains

    Springwater Park, Outwood and Philips Park are included in a list of areas where developers would pay to maintain and improve nature habitats
    Ghana’s Blueprint for Climate Action: Unveiling the Blue Carbon Potential

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    Jan 4, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Ghana’s Blueprint for Climate Action: Unveiling the Blue Carbon Potential

    Ghana’s coastal ecosystems are key to combating climate change. The report "Ghana: A Blue Carbon Readiness Assessment" explores opportunities to leverage mangroves and other blue carbon habitats for carbon storage, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development. Key recommendations include building institutional capacity, engaging communities, and securing international support.
    Prompt climate action sought

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    Jan 3, 2025
    The Manila Times

    Prompt climate action sought

    SEN. Loren Legarda urged the government to take decisive steps this year against climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss, referred to as the Triple Planetary Crisis.
    SEA gene banks protect vegetable biodiversity

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    Jan 3, 2025
    The Manila Times

    SEA gene banks protect vegetable biodiversity

    THE Taiwan-Asia Vegetable Initiative (TAsVI) Seed Homecoming Ceremony held in Taipei, Taiwan, on Dec. 3 highlighted the collaborative efforts of national gene banks in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia, alongside the Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute and the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) to protect and effectively manage Southeast Asia's vegetable biodiversity.
    Plantations increase green cover but biodiversity-rich areas see fall

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    Jan 3, 2025
    Scroll.in

    Plantations increase green cover but biodiversity-rich areas see fall

    The Forest of Survey of India report indicates a troubling situation in ecological hotspots such as the Western Ghats and the Himalayan states.
    Jamnagar Birds Census: A Landmark Initiative for Avian Conservation

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    Jan 2, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Jamnagar Birds Census: A Landmark Initiative for Avian Conservation

    For the first time, a bird census in Gujarat's Jamnagar will occur from January 3rd to 5th. Spanning over 170 km of coastline, this event will involve expert talks, bird counting, and closing knowledge-sharing sessions. It will emphasize the region's unique marine biodiversity and bird diversity.