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    2 new spider species discovered in Nagaland, Meghalaya; ZSI points to importance of biodiversity studies in Northeast

    English

    Apr 27, 2025
    The Indian Express

    2 new spider species discovered in Nagaland, Meghalaya; ZSI points to importance of biodiversity studies in Northeast

    The Zoological Survey of India also noted the first-ever recorded presence of two other species within the country.
    The resilient garden: How to plant an eco-friendly space that will invite birds, bees and butterflies

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    Apr 26, 2025
    The Globe and Mail

    The resilient garden: How to plant an eco-friendly space that will invite birds, bees and butterflies

    Many gardeners are fighting the challenges of climate change by creating resilient gardens with healthy soil, enhanced biodiversity and native plants
    Green-fingered pupils in Limerick get biodiversity grant boost for their school

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    Apr 26, 2025
    Limerick Leader

    Green-fingered pupils in Limerick get biodiversity grant boost for their school

    Fedamore CNS has been awarded a new grant to protect and promote plants, wildlife and habitats
    Great Nicobar’s development: Strategic gain or loss of balance?

    English

    Apr 24, 2025
    Livemint

    Great Nicobar’s development: Strategic gain or loss of balance?

    Tribal ways of life and a treasure trove of biodiversity are too high a price to pay for Great Nicobar Island’s transformation. Mega projects like this one, with a budget of ₹81,000 crore, mustn’t escape the scrutiny of reason.
    Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

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    Apr 23, 2025
    Vancouver Is Awesome

    Opinion: Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

    Canada needs a biodiversity protection and conservation act that will address current biodiversity decline and prevent future threats.
    Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

    English

    Apr 21, 2025
    The Conversation UK

    Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity

    Canada needs a biodiversity protection and conservation act that will address current biodiversity decline and prevent future threats.
    Farmer Fred Perry's 30-year conservation project creates bird haven after years of 'bashing and burning'

    English

    Apr 20, 2025
    ABC News

    Farmer Fred Perry's 30-year conservation project creates bird haven after years of 'bashing and burning'

    It started when farmer Fred Perry's kids came home from school about 30 years ago, telling him he needed to take better care of the environment. Now, his small slice of a farming island is home to amazing birdlife.
    "Les gens s’imaginent qu’il faut des hectares pour avoir une activité viable" : sur sa petite parcelle, le pari de l’agroécologie d’Olivier Louis porte ses fruits

    Français

    Apr 18, 2025
    LaDepeche.fr

    "Les gens s’imaginent qu’il faut des hectares pour avoir une activité viable" : sur sa petite parcelle, le pari de l’agroécologie d’Olivier Louis porte ses fruits

    À l’aube de son sixième printemps, Olivier Louis trépigne d’impatience. Samedi 19 avril, l’horticulteur/maraîcher ouvrira au public les portes de sa micro-ferme urbaine,...
    Caméra, port d’arme discret… Dix mesures pour restaurer le dialogue entre les agriculteurs et l’Office français de la biodiversité

    Français

    Apr 17, 2025
    Le Télégramme

    Caméra, port d’arme discret… Dix mesures pour restaurer le dialogue entre les agriculteurs et l’Office français de la biodiversité

    Les ministres de la Transition écologique et de l’Agriculture ont émis, ce jeudi, dix mesures pour renouveler le dialogue entre l’Office français de la biodiversité et les agriculteurs, après des mois de tensions.
    Pour " pacifier " les relations entre la police de l’environnement et le monde agricole, 10 mesures qui ne font pas l’unanimité

    Français

    Apr 16, 2025
    Le Monde

    Pour " pacifier " les relations entre la police de l’environnement et le monde agricole, 10 mesures qui ne font pas l’unanimité

    En déplacement dans les Yvelines, les ministres de la transition écologique et de l’agriculture doivent confirmer la mise en place du port d’arme discret lors des contrôles administratifs de l’Office français de la biodiversité dans les exploitations.
    Oaks, asters and 6 other 'keystone' native species to plant for biodiversity

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    Apr 8, 2025
    Toronto Star

    Oaks, asters and 6 other 'keystone' native species to plant for biodiversity

    University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy's research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects, thus supporting the
    Streams of medicines: what’s hiding in the UK’s waterways? - podcast

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    Apr 8, 2025
    The Guardian

    Streams of medicines: what’s hiding in the UK’s waterways? - podcast

    In episode one of a two-part series, biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston tells Madeleine Finlay about the problem of chemical pollution in our waterways, and how it could be contributing to what the World Health Organization has described as ‘the silent pandemic’ – antimicrobial resistance.
    Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

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    Apr 7, 2025
    The Guardian

    Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

    A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas
    Abhainn: This Dublin walking trail is a love letter to the city’s forgotten rivers

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    Apr 6, 2025
    The Irish Times

    Abhainn: This Dublin walking trail is a love letter to the city’s forgotten rivers

    Rosie O’Reilly, Dublin’s first biodiversity artist-in-residence, is on a mission to preserve the capital’s hydro-story
    Without Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad could witness floods: Farida Tampal, Kobita Dass Kolli

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    Apr 5, 2025
    The News Minute

    Without Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad could witness floods: Farida Tampal, Kobita Dass Kolli

    What do we really know about Kancha Gachibowli and Hyderabad’s biodiversity outside of social media? News reports have focused on the student protests, politica
    India's climate crisis: Early heatwaves, Himalayan glaciers melting and a biodiversity collapse

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    Apr 4, 2025
    Livemint

    India's climate crisis: Early heatwaves, Himalayan glaciers melting and a biodiversity collapse

    A searing March heatwave, a vanishing spring and Himalayan glacier retreat points to a deeper climate shift now underway across India—a sign that the climate crisis is here
    Scientists collect unique sea creatures during voyage to East Antarctica

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    Apr 3, 2025
    ABC News

    Scientists collect unique sea creatures during voyage to East Antarctica

    From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled researchers studying the impacts of climate change.
    Walking among the Ancients: Honouring a rare old-growth forest in peril

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    Apr 2, 2025
    CBC.ca

    Walking among the Ancients: Honouring a rare old-growth forest in peril

    Soaring, ancient trees above, rolling ground underfoot and astounding biodiversity all around. IDEAS explores the rare, ancient beauty — and endangered reality — of an old-growth forest in Nova Scotia, to learn of its many wonders. Only one per cent of the Wabanaki-Acadian old-growth forest is left.
    Did You Know This Costa Rican Frog Got It's Name From A MN Mom?

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    Apr 1, 2025
    kdhlradio.com

    Did You Know This Costa Rican Frog Got It's Name From A MN Mom?

    This April marks the 10th anniversary of the Hyalinobatrachium dianae discovery, a stunning glass frog resembling Kermit. Brian Kubicki, originally from Minnesota, honored his mother in naming this species, highlighting the significance of biodiversity in Costa Rica.
    Wildlife charity faces damages claim over elephant project in Africa linked to 12 deaths

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    Mar 28, 2025
    CP24 Toronto

    Wildlife charity faces damages claim over elephant project in Africa linked to 12 deaths

    Rural farming communities on the border between the southern African countries of Malawi and Zambia are seeking damages and threatening to sue an international animal conservation group over the relocation of more than 260 elephants to their area, which their lawyers say have killed at least 12 people and injured others, destroyed crops and property, and left thousands living in fear.