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    Forest Minister Khandre warns officials aiding forest land grab

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    Dec 17, 2025
    The New Indian Express

    Forest Minister Khandre warns officials aiding forest land grab

    Amid criticism over withdrawing the ‘biodiversity hotspot’ tag from 8.61 acres near Bengaluru’s Cantonment Railway Station, Khandre said the decision was taken
    5 Sustainable-Investing Trends to Watch in 2026

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    Dec 17, 2025
    Morningstar

    5 Sustainable-Investing Trends to Watch in 2026

    Climate transition, soaring renewables investment, sustainable bonds, biodiversity, and AI risk will dominate conversations.
    A new study reveals the microbial biodiversity of dehesa soil

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    Dec 16, 2025
    Phys.org

    A new study reveals the microbial biodiversity of dehesa soil

    A study reveals the underground interactions between fungi and oomycetes in twenty Andalusian dehesas, wooded pasturelands typical of the Iberian Peninsula, making it possible to identify the role of water as the main driver of microorganism diversity and to shed new light on the pathogen responsible for la seca, a disease greatly affecting the holm oak
    Climate Change Threatens Ethnomedicinal Plants in Himalayas

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    Dec 16, 2025
    EUROPE SAYS

    Climate Change Threatens Ethnomedicinal Plants in Himalayas

    Climate change is a formidable force that is reshaping ecosystems around the globe, significantly affecting biodiversity and the ways in which we engage with
    Labour weakens nature protections in push for building boom

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    Dec 16, 2025
    The Sunday Times

    Labour weakens nature protections in push for building boom

    Rachel Reeves says changes to biodiversity rules will lift block on new housing but conservationists accuse government making wildlife a scapegoat for failure
    Osmania Varsity Greenery Protective Cover for Birds

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    Dec 16, 2025
    Deccan Chronicle

    Osmania Varsity Greenery Protective Cover for Birds

    New book documents 839 plant species, highlights campus role as urban biodiversity refuge
    Ministers ‘break word’ on protecting nature after weakening biodiversity planning rule

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    Dec 16, 2025
    The Guardian

    Ministers ‘break word’ on protecting nature after weakening biodiversity planning rule

    Housing minister announces exemption to 10% net gain rule in England for smaller developments
    'Sanjeevani' hills: Odisha is planning to develop an 'Ayurvedic paradise' that has 2,500 rare herbs and medicines

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    Dec 16, 2025
    The Economic Times

    'Sanjeevani' hills: Odisha is planning to develop an 'Ayurvedic paradise' that has 2,500 rare herbs and medicines

    Gandhamardan hill: Odisha is leveraging the Gandhamardan hill's rich medicinal herb biodiversity to boost its economy and create jobs. The state plans extensive cultivation to become a leading producer of Ayurvedic and herbal medicines, aiming to blend traditional knowledge with modern innovation for a sustainable economic and ecological model.
    Zoological Survey of India's Navneet Singh Honored with Prestigious Award

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    Dec 16, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Zoological Survey of India's Navneet Singh Honored with Prestigious Award

    Navneet Singh, a scientist from the Zoological Survey of India, received the Professor TN Ananthakrishnan Award for his outstanding contributions to entomological research. His work, focusing on the taxonomy and ecology of moths and butterflies, has significantly advanced the understanding of India's biodiversity.
    Biodiversity Loss, Land Degradation Accelerate Global Warming, Says Report

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    Dec 16, 2025
    Outlook Business

    Biodiversity Loss, Land Degradation Accelerate Global Warming, Says Report

    UN report warns biodiversity loss and land degradation are accelerating global warming and threatening ecosystems
    GDP not enough: New metrics needed to measure development, environmental decline

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    Dec 16, 2025
    India Today

    GDP not enough: New metrics needed to measure development, environmental decline

    GDP measures the economic output of a nation, but it overlooks pollution-linked deaths, degraded lands, disappearing biodiversity, and the long-term impacts of climate change on countries.
    New ranger appointed to boost nature recovery at Hadrian's Wall

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    Dec 16, 2025
    Northern Echo

    New ranger appointed to boost nature recovery at Hadrian's Wall

    Hadrian’s Wall appoints new Nature Recovery Ranger, funded by The Squires Foundation, to boost conservation, biodiversity and community engagement…
    From sidelines to boardrooms: nature-based solutions, no longer ‘nice to have’

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    Dec 16, 2025
    The Hindu

    From sidelines to boardrooms: nature-based solutions, no longer ‘nice to have’

    Explore the vital role of nature-based solutions in climate strategies and corporate responsibility for biodiversity at COP30.
    Clerical error found to have caused misidentification of frog specimen that once stood for an entire species

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    Dec 15, 2025
    Phys.org

    Clerical error found to have caused misidentification of frog specimen that once stood for an entire species

    Researchers at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum recently uncovered a slipup from decades ago: the misidentification of a poison frog specimen from Peru used as a holotype. A holotype is an individual preserved specimen collected in the field and deemed to officially represent an entire species, though today, scientists sometimes use associated data like photos or genetic data as part of the holotype.
    Oberoi to open 25-key luxury resort at Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling

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    Dec 15, 2025
    Business Standard

    Oberoi to open 25-key luxury resort at Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling

    One of the world's oldest and most storied tea estates, Makaibari was established in 1859 and is celebrated for its dramatic Himalayan vistas, lush primary forests, and rare biodiversity
    Farmers boosted Europe's biodiversity over the last 12,000 years

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    Dec 15, 2025
    Phys.org

    Farmers boosted Europe's biodiversity over the last 12,000 years

    Although humans are to blame for nature's recent decline, a new study shows that for millennia, European farming practices drove biodiversity gains, not losses.
    Top 10 countries with the richest wildlife biodiversity

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    Dec 15, 2025
    CNBC TV18

    Top 10 countries with the richest wildlife biodiversity

    From India to Brazil, China and Congo, discover the world’s most wildlife-rich countries, known for exceptional species diversity, unique ecosystems and vital conservation value, and learn why protecting biodiversity matters for the planet’s future.
    UMass study looks beyond protected lands to save Myanmar’s big cats

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    Dec 15, 2025
    MassLive

    UMass study looks beyond protected lands to save Myanmar’s big cats

    Using motion-sensing cameras to document the big cats, researchers noticed that all three species can be found within Myanmar’s Chindwin River Basin, an area renowned for its biodiversity.
    Global pat for Sikkim's wildlife tourism, state's sustainability focus wins Sanctuary Asia Award

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    Dec 15, 2025
    Telegraph India

    Global pat for Sikkim's wildlife tourism, state's sustainability focus wins Sanctuary Asia Award

    The award acknowledges Sikkim’s sustained commitment to protecting biodiversity while promoting ethical and sustainable tourism. TOFT is a leading organisation promoting responsible wildlife and nature tourism in India and South Asia, working in partnership with the Sanctuary Nature Foundation
    Aligarh Muslim University campus blooms with colours at Annual Chrysanthemum, Coleus, and Rose Show

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    Dec 14, 2025
    Hindustan Times

    Aligarh Muslim University campus blooms with colours at Annual Chrysanthemum, Coleus, and Rose Show

    Aligarh Muslim University hosted its Annual Flower Show 2025, showcasing 690 exhibits and promoting environmental awareness and biodiversity.