The summer of 2026 has brought one of the UK's most severe wildfire seasons in recent years, fueled by extreme heat and exceptionally dry conditions. More than 500 fires were recorded across the country in July alone, affecting agricultural land, moorland, heathland and upland grasslands—landscapes that store carbon, regulate water, reduce flood risk and support some of the UK's most valuable biodiversity.

Tripura experts urge capping rubber monoculture at 170,000 hectares to protect biodiversity, soil and water; propose agroforestry and alternative crops like Malabar neem.

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Science News: The Amazon rainforest has been described in terms of its enormous size, biodiversity and importance to the global climate. But for Philip Fearnside, u.

US News: In 2021, a retired barge was sunk off Edisto Island, creating an artificial reef that provides vital shelter for marine life like snapper and grouper, enhancing biodiversity and fishing opportunities in South Carolina.

The Indian Women Scientists’ Association has opened its Learning Garden Living Museum to citizens, students and institutions. The IWSA campus garden features more than 450 plant species, butterfly habitats, sensory gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes, along with solar power, rainwater harvesting, composting and efficient water management.

As climate warming pushes many species toward cooler environments, high-elevation areas are expected to play an increasingly important role in biodiversity conservation. A new study by the Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center (New Fairfield, Connecticut) suggests that streams in New York's Catskill Mountains and other mountain ranges of the northeastern U.S. could become important refugia for one of the region's most imperiled freshwater turtles, the wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta).

ENCHANTED Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is set to mark its 31st anniversary with “Fiesta ng Saribuhay,” a month-long celebration that puts the country’s rich biodiversity at the heart of its enchanting lineup of exciting shows, world-class

The visitors learnt about the role of sacred groves, or 'sarpa kavukal', in nature conservation and about the possibilities of promoting organic farming through

An environmental DNA study by a multi-institutional research collaboration has revealed distinct regions of extraordinary marine biodiversity that can help inform management of a proposed marine park in Western Australia's Exmouth Gulf.

Tidal marshes are valuable coastal wetlands that support wildlife, protect shorelines, filter polluted water and provide other ecosystem services. Yet these habitats have been extensively altered by development, farming and other human activities. Restoration projects at Cullinan Ranch and Dotson Family Marsh in the San Francisco Bay area are helping reconnect wetlands with tidal waters and improve habitat conditions. Supported by a 2010 Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration settlement, the projects address environmental injuries associated with wastewater contamination at Castro Cove.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) tropical forests stretch across an extraordinary landscape of rivers, wetlands, savannas and towering trees. But in a forest this vast, biodiversity doesn't exist on a single plane. It climbs into the canopy. It moves between branches and vines, disappears into the understory and travels across the forest floor.

“Protecting Antarctic biodiversity also means protecting the biological history contained in a handful of soil."

Science News: Discover how the Tappan Zee Bridge's remnants are enhancing marine habitats as artificial reefs in New York's ocean, fostering biodiversity and ecological restoration.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 1: In an initiative aimed at taking education beyond conventional classrooms and connecting young aspirants with the realities of environmental governance, Ignite IAS organised an educational exposure visit for its Intermediate students to the Telangana State Forest Academy, where students participated in the Citizens and Forest Education (CAFE) programme and gained first-hand insights into forest ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, sustainable development and the responsibilities associated with protecting India's natural resources.

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 1: In an initiative aimed at taking education beyond conventional classrooms and connecting young aspirants with the realities of environmental governance, Ignite IAS organised an educational exposure visit for its Intermediate students to the Telangana State Forest Academy, where students participated in the Citizens and Forest Education (CAFE) programme and gained first-hand insights into forest ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection, sustainable development and the responsibilities associated with protecting India's natural resources.

The UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia highlighted international media cooperation as key to advancing the SDGs. Participants stressed the role of media in raising environmental awareness, sharing sustainable practices and connecting communities. TV BRICS also presented a documentary showcasing land restoration, biodiversity conservation and responsible water use.

Today’s India is blanketed with plant species that seem so routine, so much a part of the landscape, it's tempting to think they've always grown here. Some hug the highways, others sprawl across forests, take over ponds, or blanket grasslands. Many are even celebrated for their flowers or shade. But a surprising number of the country’s most invasive alien plants only showed up a few generations ago, hitching rides through colonial trade, botanical experiments, and forestry projects.The story is messier than simply “plants from Britain.” Actually, a lot of these invaders are from the Americas, Africa, or other corners of the world, and then made their way to India through vast British colonial networks. By the late 1700s, the East India Company’s botanical garden in Calcutta had turned into a halfway house for plant species from everywhere.Some were brought in on purpose, say to decorate, supply timber, or provide fuel, while others just slipped in unnoticed. India’s National Biodiversity Authority has counted 168 invasive alien species, with 54 on land and another 56 in water.Here’s a close look at seven plants whose history tells you exactly how colonial-era plant swapping hijacked India’s environment:

This Community Page presents the 100 Diatom Genomes Project, which aims to sequence the genomes and transcriptomes of 100 diatom species across major lineages, life forms and ecological strategies. This resource will provide a scalable framework for understanding diatom biodiversity, ecology and evolution, and for investigating their use in biotechnology.

Panchkula residents oppose Municipal Corporation plan for a mela ground in a 24-acre Sector 20 mango grove, citing tree loss, pollution, traffic and urging a biodiversity park.