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    Follow order in a day or Envt dept secretary to face contempt: HC on Ashtamudi lake pollution

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    Jan 6, 2026
    Malayala Manorama

    Follow order in a day or Envt dept secretary to face contempt: HC on Ashtamudi lake pollution

    Ashtamudi, an estuarine wetland covering 6,140 hectares, is the second-largest wetland in Kerala and the deepest estuary in the State..Ashtamudi Lake conservation, Kerala wetlands protection, Ramsar Convention Ashtamudi, High Court order on Ashtamudi Lake, Ashtamudi Lake pollution, Wetland management plan Kerala, Environmental conservation Kerala, Ashtamudi estuary, National Green Tribunal penalty Kerala, Open defecation Ashtamudi Lake, Siltation in Ashtamudi Lake, Encroachment Ashtamudi Lake, Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit, Protecting Ashtamudi Lake's biodiversity, What is the status of Ashtamudi Lake conservation efforts?
    Public views sought on potential reintroduction of lynx to Scotland

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    Jan 6, 2026
    Sky News

    Public views sought on potential reintroduction of lynx to Scotland

    The wildcats could bring "significant benefits for biodiversity, landscapes, communities and businesses", including by helping to manage deer numbers and through tourism, says a group of charities.
    Mizoram’s Hidden Snake: DNA Tests Reveal A New Species After 15 Years

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    Jan 6, 2026
    News18

    Mizoram’s Hidden Snake: DNA Tests Reveal A New Species After 15 Years

    Calamaria mizoramensis discovered in Mizoram after 15 years of research, highlighting the region's biodiversity and global scientific significance.
    Environs Ministry committed to reinforcing economic competitiveness, environmental conservation

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    Jan 6, 2026
    The Star

    Environs Ministry committed to reinforcing economic competitiveness, environmental conservation

    PUTRAJAYA: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will ensure that the management of the nation's natural resources directly contributes to economic competitiveness, biodiversity conservation and an improved quality of life for the people, in line with the aspirations of the Madani Government.
    Gene editing in Indonesia: Can new biotechnology solve old agricultural problems?

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    Jan 6, 2026
    Phys.org

    Gene editing in Indonesia: Can new biotechnology solve old agricultural problems?

    Like other developing countries, Indonesia is facing a familiar dilemma: how to feed a growing population while protecting its extraordinary biodiversity.
    Invasive "Alien" Fish Spreads In Pakistani Waters, Threatens Biodiversity

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    Jan 6, 2026
    NDTV.com

    Invasive "Alien" Fish Spreads In Pakistani Waters, Threatens Biodiversity

    WWF-Pakistan has cautioned that an invasive fish species has been detected in water bodies across Sindh and Lower Punjab, warning that its spread poses a serious threat to aquatic biodiversity and the fisheries economy, Geo TV.
    AWC 2026 Birders identify 213 species

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    Jan 6, 2026
    The Hitavada

    AWC 2026 Birders identify 213 species

    staff reporter : the asian waterbird census (awc) 2026 was successfully conducted across the jabalpur district recently, marking a significant effort in regional biodiversity monitoring. organised annually by wetlands international in co
    Butterflies, snakes and flowers: In rugged Baja canyons, scientists unlock an unsung region's biodiversity

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    Jan 5, 2026
    Phys.org

    Butterflies, snakes and flowers: In rugged Baja canyons, scientists unlock an unsung region's biodiversity

    Sulfur butterflies glide across Zorrillo Canyon, hundreds of them, moving back and forth against the cerulean sky. It's nothing short of a fairy wonderland for the scientists below.
    Invasive 'alien' fish spreads in Pakistani waters, threatens biodiversity

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    Jan 5, 2026
    News18

    Invasive 'alien' fish spreads in Pakistani waters, threatens biodiversity

    Invasive 'alien' fish spreads in Pakistani waters, threatens biodiversity
    Major Brazilian grain traders quit Amazon conservation pact

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    Jan 5, 2026
    Reuters

    Major Brazilian grain traders quit Amazon conservation pact

    A lobby group for Brazilian grain trading and crushing firms has told farming state Mato Grosso that it and many of its members are quitting a nearly 20-year-old pact protecting the Amazon basin from deforestation driven by soy farming.
    150 Mumbai University Colleges Launch Biodiversity Mapping Drive Across Districts

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    Jan 5, 2026
    Times of India

    150 Mumbai University Colleges Launch Biodiversity Mapping Drive Across Districts

    Mumbai: Around 150 colleges across seven districts and departments affiliated with Mumbai University have launched an extensive biodiversity survey. T.
    Scientists sound alarm on erosion of long-term environmental data

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    Jan 5, 2026
    Phys.org

    Scientists sound alarm on erosion of long-term environmental data

    A new Special Report published in the journal BioScience warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats from lack of recurring funding and governmental/institutional support, to data manipulation and political interference, even as these studies become more crucial for addressing issues of broad societal importance, such as biodiversity loss and climate change.
    Fungal allies: Unsung heroes of seedling survival in subtropical forests

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    Jan 5, 2026
    Phys.org

    Fungal allies: Unsung heroes of seedling survival in subtropical forests

    A new study published in Ecology Letters has uncovered the mechanisms underlying plant community assembly and biodiversity maintenance, revealing that plant-associated microorganisms play a pivotal yet underappreciated role in mediating species coexistence.
    A Symphony of Wings: Asian Waterbird Census at National Zoological Park

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    Jan 5, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    A Symphony of Wings: Asian Waterbird Census at National Zoological Park

    The Asian Waterbird Census at the National Zoological Park recorded over 1,300 waterbirds across 18 species. Conducted in coordination with ecologist T K Roy, the census aims to monitor and conserve wetland-dependent birds. Volunteers from various organizations participated to support biodiversity monitoring efforts.
    Bayer and ADM Boost Sustainable Soybean Farming in Maharashtra

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    Jan 5, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Bayer and ADM Boost Sustainable Soybean Farming in Maharashtra

    Bayer AG and ADM extend their partnership to support 100,000 soybean farmers in Maharashtra, India, quadrupling the program's reach. The initiative, focusing on sustainable farming and biodiversity, will now cover 200,000 hectares across seven districts. Training on agricultural practices and pest management is provided to equip farmers for economic resilience.
    Giant Pandas were once endangered, that is no longer the case

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    Jan 5, 2026
    India Today

    Giant Pandas were once endangered, that is no longer the case

    The success in panda conservation highlights an important principle that sustained political will, science-driven planning, and community engagement are essential for protecting biodiversity.
    Urgent Demand for Turtle Nesting Status for Vagator Beach Amid Decline in Turtle Sightings

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    Jan 4, 2026
    Times of India

    Urgent Demand for Turtle Nesting Status for Vagator Beach Amid Decline in Turtle Sightings

    Goa News: The Anjuna–Caisua Biodiversity Management Committee calls for Vagator beach to be officially recognized as a turtle nesting site, citing declines in turtle sightings and threats from unregulated tourism activities.
    How plant poachers are driving rare species to extinction

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    Jan 4, 2026
    The Sunday Times

    How plant poachers are driving rare species to extinction

    The booming global trend in houseplants is fuelling an illegal market that is stripping deserts and biodiversity hotspots bare
    Butterflies, snakes and flowers: In rugged Baja canyons, San Diego scientists unlock an undersung region’s biodiversity

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    Jan 4, 2026
    San Diego Union-Tribune

    Butterflies, snakes and flowers: In rugged Baja canyons, San Diego scientists unlock an undersung region’s biodiversity

    For many, their latest expedition in Baja Sur marks a return, more than a decade after their investigation began.
    Butterflies, snakes and flowers: In rugged Baja canyons, San Diego scientists unlock an unsung region’s biodiversity

    English

    Jan 4, 2026
    San Diego Union-Tribune

    Butterflies, snakes and flowers: In rugged Baja canyons, San Diego scientists unlock an unsung region’s biodiversity

    For many, their latest expedition in Baja Sur marks a return, more than a decade after their investigation began.