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    Borneo’s biodiversity in art

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    Jul 1, 2026
    The Star

    Borneo’s biodiversity in art

    KUCHING: Sarawakian artist Bong Shin Siong is taking Borneo's rich biodiversity to the world through art, using a monumental watercolour painting to spotlight the island's unique wildlife and the urgent need for conservation.
    Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlands

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    Jul 1, 2026
    The Economic Times

    Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlands

    Explore how the extensive planting of Sitka spruce trees in the UK affects biodiversity, with fewer species supported compared to native woodlands. Learn about the study advocating for mixed-species planting to enhance ecosystem health.
    Boat crew see massive fin in Plymouth waters and soon learn it's not shark or dolphin

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    Jul 1, 2026
    Plymouth Live

    Boat crew see massive fin in Plymouth waters and soon learn it's not shark or dolphin

    The coastal waters surrounding Plymouth and the wider Devon region are a hidden treasure trove of marine biodiversity, offering some of the most vibrant and unexpected marine wildlife sightings in the UK
    Assam Duo Launches Digital Bird Repository With Avian Identification Guide

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    Jul 1, 2026
    Outlook India

    Assam Duo Launches Digital Bird Repository With Avian Identification Guide

    Innovative platform documents 372 bird species with Assamese and English names, high-quality images and aims to boost conservation awareness and citizen science in the biodiversity-rich state.
    Sabah's biodiversity blueprint plays key role in global conservation efforts, says CM

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    Jul 1, 2026
    The Star

    Sabah's biodiversity blueprint plays key role in global conservation efforts, says CM

    KOTA KINABALU: Sabah continues to play a vital role in contributing to the global biodiversity conservation agenda through the Sabah Biotechnology Action Blueprint 2024-2034 and expanding its Totally Protected Areas (TPAs), among others, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
    Inside Karnataka’s Yettinahole Project: Drinking Water Lifeline or Ecological Threat?

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    Jul 1, 2026
    Outlook India

    Inside Karnataka’s Yettinahole Project: Drinking Water Lifeline or Ecological Threat?

    Explore Karnataka’s Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project, a controversial plan to divert Western Ghats streams to drought-prone districts like Kolar, Chikkaballapur and Tumakuru. Learn why environmentalists, farmers and neighbouring Kerala oppose it over river diversion, forest loss, biodiversity risks and soaring costs, and where implementation stands today.
    California races to take a ‘snapshot’ of the coast before its too late

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    Jun 30, 2026
    SFGATE

    California races to take a ‘snapshot’ of the coast before its too late

    Scientists across California are cataloging intertidal species with DNA, creating a coastal biodiversity baseline to track climate change and new species.
    Not all green space is equal: New framework highlights overlooked ecological factors in nature prescribing

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    Jun 30, 2026
    Medical Xpress

    Not all green space is equal: New framework highlights overlooked ecological factors in nature prescribing

    A new study led by Swansea University argues that the health benefits of nature-based health care may depend not only on access to green space, but also on the biodiversity and ecological quality of the environments involved.
    3D genome analysis of germ cell formation tracks 350 million years of vertebrate evolution

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    Jun 30, 2026
    Phys.org

    3D genome analysis of germ cell formation tracks 350 million years of vertebrate evolution

    A research team led by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) has revealed how the genome is reorganized in 3D during male germ cell formation in vertebrates, leading to important new insights into how biodiversity is generated and maintained. The article, published in Nature Communications, analyzes species with a common origin dating back more than 350 million years.
    India adds 709 new species to its faunal database in 2025, 353 taxa to its flora

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    Jun 30, 2026
    The Hindu

    India adds 709 new species to its faunal database in 2025, 353 taxa to its flora

    India's 2025 biodiversity report reveals 709 new faunal and 353 floral species, showcasing the nation's rich ecological diversity.
    By Saving Ecosystems, Environmental Regulations Help Prevent Biodiversity Loss

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    Jun 30, 2026
    Environmental News Network

    By Saving Ecosystems, Environmental Regulations Help Prevent Biodiversity Loss

    A global perspective on environmental issues. Our mission is to inform, educate, enable and create a platform for global environmental action.
    709 new faunal records added to 2025 database: ZSI

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    Jun 30, 2026
    ThePrint

    709 new faunal records added to 2025 database: ZSI

    Kolkata, Jun 30 (PTI) The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) on Tuesday reported the discovery of 709 new faunal records, including 483 species entirely new to science and 226 species recorded for the first time in India, as part of its latest publication “Animal Discoveries-2025”. With these additions, India’s total faunal biodiversity now stands at […]
    10 unique animals found only in Kenya

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    Jun 30, 2026
    CNBC TV18

    10 unique animals found only in Kenya

    Kenya is home to some unique wildlife species found nowhere else. Here are 10 rare and extraordinary animals that make Kenya’s biodiversity special.
    A Floating Solar Farm In The Netherlands Is Having A Big Effect On Underwater Habitats

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    Jun 30, 2026
    BGR

    A Floating Solar Farm In The Netherlands Is Having A Big Effect On Underwater Habitats

    This solar farm was designed to promote biodiversity through the installation of Biohuts – shelters and food sources for smaller fish – under the panels.
    What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscape

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    Jun 30, 2026
    The Economic Times

    What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscape

    Switzerlands new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows from individual trees and mountain ridges, it provides critical climate intelligence—accurately forecasting alpine snowmelt, protecting forest biodiversity, and revealing invisible microclimates that shape the country's ecosystems.
    India’s faunal tally hits 1.05 lakh species; Bengal emerges as no. 2 biodiversity hotspot

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    Jun 30, 2026
    Times of India

    India’s faunal tally hits 1.05 lakh species; Bengal emerges as no. 2 biodiversity hotspot

    Kolkata: ZSI has added 709 new records to its faunal database over the past year, pushing the nation’s total known faunal diversity to a staggering 1,.
    L'agriculture a favorisé autrefois la biodiversité sur le Plateau

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    Jun 30, 2026
    Swissinfo (FR)

    L'agriculture a favorisé autrefois la biodiversité sur le Plateau

    Les humains n'ont pas toujours été l'ennemi de la nature. Une étude bâloise démontre que l'agriculture a même contribué pendant des millénaires à accroître la biodiversité sur le Plateau suisse. La tendance ne s'est inversée qu'au cours de 80 dernières années.
    UN report flags $800 billion climate fund gap in Asia-Pacific, calls for synergistic action

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    Jun 30, 2026
    The Hindu

    UN report flags $800 billion climate fund gap in Asia-Pacific, calls for synergistic action

    UN report reveals an $800 billion climate fund gap in Asia-Pacific, urging synergistic action for biodiversity and sustainable development.
    Protecting Ladakh : Tourism surge must not come at nature’s cost

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    Jun 29, 2026
    The Tribune

    Protecting Ladakh : Tourism surge must not come at nature’s cost

    The Tribune Editorial : Driving vehicles into lakes, streams and protected habitats for social media stunts or thrill-seeking is an assault on the region’s biodiversity and ecological balance.
    High court orders notices over PIL challenging Bengaluru Turf Club shift to Kunigal stud farm

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    Jun 29, 2026
    Times of India

    High court orders notices over PIL challenging Bengaluru Turf Club shift to Kunigal stud farm

    Karnataka HC issues notices to state, centre and biodiversity boards on PIL opposing shift of Bengaluru Turf Club to ecologically sensitive Kunigal Stud Farm.