The bungalow, built on an area of 2,000 square yards in 1999, belonged to Azher Nisar Shervani (78), who had been living there with his wife, son, daughter-in-law, 10-year-old grandson and caretakers.

Bengaluru: Conservation and heritage activists are agitated by the govt's decision to revoke the ‘green zone' status it had accorded to Cantonment Rai.

Flesherton's Grey Highlands Secondary School received a $15,000 grant for a high-tech biodiversity monitoring program.

The Delhi Development Authority conducted a demolition drive at Tilpath Valley in Sainik Farms, South Delhi, removing illegal constructions on a biodiverse parkland. Nearly 4.5 acres were reclaimed, with certain properties untouched due to Delhi High Court orders. The action wasn't protected under the National Capital Territory Act.

India's resolution on enhancing global wildfire management was adopted at UNEA-7. The resolution addresses the increasing occurrence and severity of wildfires, urging international cooperation, better early warning systems, and improved financial access for prevention. Wildfires affect biodiversity and economies, releasing significant greenhouse gases and endangering communities.

IN a world grappling with the fallout of conventional farming — deteriorating soils, drowning biodiversity and a changing climate — the call for a transformative shift has never been louder. One proposal, that “regenerative agriculture is the key to securing food and restoring our environment,” comes from Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) Center Director Mercedita Sombilla.

Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the global recognition reflects the state’s rich biodiversity, diverse bird habitats, and sustained water-conservation efforts

Parasitic weeds extract water and nutrients from their host plants. But what makes these parasites so successful? A study led by Prof Susann Wicke from the Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity at the University of Münster and published in Science Advances has shown that certain parasitic plants activate their feeding organs (haustoria) independently of the host plant. This strategy increases their ability to successfully infest the host.

Forest Department develops a management plan to enhance biodiversity conservation in the Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary.

A new study forecasts nearly 8,000 animal species could face extinction by 2100 due to extreme heat and land-use changes. Led by the University of Oxford, researchers examined 30,000 species, finding severe risks, especially in regions like the Sahel and Brazil. It emphasizes urgent conservation efforts.

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Aspens and standing dead trees, which are important to forest biodiversity, can be reliably identified from openly available aerial imagery using methods developed by researchers from the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland.

A new USDA study finds organic corn-soybean systems reduce nitrogen pollution by 50% while matching or exceeding conventional yields. Nitrogen runoff from chemical-intensive agriculture contaminates drinking water, especially burdening small rural communities with high cleanup costs. Organic farming practices build soil health, increase biodiversity and enhance resilience to climate extremes like drought. Decades of research […]

Stadiums across the UK, including Brentford's Gtech Stadium, are replacing beef burgers with wild venison. This shift, part of a wider sustainability initiative by Levy UK, aims to cut carbon emissions by 85%, saving over 1,000 tonnes of CO₂e annually while supporting biodiversity and reducing water contamination.

Researchers from the School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences (APES) have contributed significantly to a major African-led study revealing that sub-Saharan Africa has already lost 24% of its biodiversity since pre-industrial times. This means that, on average, the populations of diverse plants and animals across the region have declined by nearly a quarter.

Supriya Sahu, an IAS officer and additional chief secretary in Tamil Nadu, has been named a 'Champion of the Earth' by UNEP for her efforts in environmental conservation. With initiatives like 'Operation Blue Mountain' and the 'Cool Roof Project', she strives to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

The use of artificial beaver dams to replicate the ecological benefits created by the industrious rodents shows promise for offsetting damage to fish habitat, water quality, and biodiversity arising from climate change.

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new species of jumping spiders in Meghalaya. The species, named Asemonea dentis and Colyttus nongwar, highlight the rich biodiversity of Northeast India. The discovery stresses the importance of further surveys to document India's unique natural heritage.

Urban green spaces (UGS) play a crucial role in climate regulation, biodiversity and livability, yet new research from the University of South Australia shows several ecological factors in Adelaide fall below the standard needed to support long term sustainability.

Gardeners and preservationists are working together to transform forgotten burial grounds into “living memorials” that combine remembrance with biodiversity...