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Businesses say Australia’s economy depends on the environment. Will Labor’s ‘nature-positive’ summit help?
Financial leaders have urged the country to focus on protecting and restoring nature – but details remain thin on the ground Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast As the Albanese government prepared to host what has been billed as a “
Peter Jackson joins other cashed-up celebs donating multi-millions to revive Dodo bird
Kiwi film-maker Sir Peter Jackson has invested $10 million towards a start-up company aimed at reviving extinct animals such as the dodo bird. The original species is “dead as a dodo” as the saying goes ... or is it? The cash was put into the Texas
Nibi the ‘diva’ beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides
By STEVE LeBLANC BOSTON (AP) — The question of whether a 2-year-old beaver named Nibi can stay with the rescuers she has known since she was a baby or must be released into the wild was resolved Thursday when the Massachusetts governor stepped in to
Recycled Plastic Bottle Market to Grow by USD 4.89 Billion (2024-2028), with AI-Driven Insights on Rising Demand for Plastic and Recycled Bottles - Technavio
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is redefining market landscape - The Global Recycle for Plastic Bottle Market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.89 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a
Eight date varieties to be grown in Thar Desert, arid regions
Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah checking out dates at a stall at the First Pakistan International Date Palm Festival being held at the Karachi Expo Centre — The News photo by Shoaib Ahmed Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali
Qatar marks World Animal Day
Doha: Today, October 4, we observe World Animal Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about animal protection, and the need for policies to protect endangered species. From wildlife to companion or stray animals to marine creatures, the world highlights
Animal health is a climate change solution
In the face of escalating climate challenges, the livestock industry is the focus of heated discussions, blamed for considerable greenhouse gas emissions and environmental decline. Yet, the livestock industry is indispensable, as our global food system must
Creating a beautiful native wildflower meadow in the heart of the city using threatened grassland species
A city street may seem an unusual place to save species found in critically endangered grasslands. My new research, though, shows we can use plants from these ecosystems to create beautiful and biodiverse urban wildflower meadows. This means cities, too, can
Low stream diatom biodiversity potentially decreases stream oxygen production in remote islands
Benthic diatoms are the most important and biodiverse primary producers in streams and comprise the basis for the food webs, fueling animals such as insects and stream fishes including trout. "It is known that highly biodiverse diatom communities are very
Conservationists discover new species of toad
The newly-described Mount Po Ma Lung toothed toad (Oreolalax adelphos). (ZSL via SWNS) By Dean Murray via SWNS ZSL (Zoological Society of London) herpetologists have described a new amphibian species for the first time – after making the surprise discovery
New potter wasp species discovered in Eastern Himalayas
<p>Bengaluru: Entomologists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have discovered a new species of potter wasp from Arunachal Pradesh, in the Eastern Himalayas.</p><p>The new species, Pseumenes siangensis,
Muri Environment Care Expo highlights ecological restoration progress
The inaugural Muri Environment Care Expo, concluding tonight, showcases the group’s efforts to preserve and protect their lagoon through ecological restoration activities. Muri residents have passionately dedicated over a decade to preserve and protect their
Tolu and Coveñas: Must-Visit Beaches in Colombia’s Caribbean
Tolu and Coveñas, two municipalities located in the department of Sucre, are very popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Although they are geographically close, each area offers a unique experience for visitors. Additionally, their
Tahoe Restoration Act reauthorization brings $300 million for conservation efforts
President Joe Biden signed the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act into law Wednesday, securing funding for environmental and conservation efforts for the lake and the surrounding basin. The bill's reauthorization through 2034 will extend existing funding
Marcos to raise SCS issue at Asean summit
(UPDATES) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will assert the Philippines' sovereignty over its territorial waters when he joins the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Vientiane, Laos, next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs
UP to propose hike in compensation for victims of man-animal conflict
Pilibhit: The govt is considering a proposal to significantly increase the compensation for the next of the kin of the victims of human-wildlife conflicts. The announcement was made by Uttar Pradesh's forest minister, Arun Kumar Saxena, at a wildlife
Defer finalization of draft notification by a month: HC
Kochi: The high court, which had earlier directed to defer the finalization of the draft notification concerning the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in Kerala for a week, has
United States (U.S.) Chamber of Commerce Hosts the Transitional President of Gabon Brice Oligui Nguema, ...
Download logo Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the Transitional President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for a business roundtable and the formal signing of 6 Memorandums of Understanding between U.S. companies and the Gabonese government that
Huge seal pup population booms on remote UK islands humans abandoned 80 years ago
Off of the coast of Scotland are nearly 800 islands home to a wealth of biodiversity, include a set of islands home to a colossal colony of grey seals and myriad of bird species ...
Improved water quality offsets in growing cities could protect Great Barrier Reef
New research shows how growing Queensland regions can learn from biodiversity and carbon offsetting efforts to better meet water quality targets. The study, led by The University of Queensland researcher Joseph McMahon from the Reef Catchments Science
Extensive afforestation and reforestation can brake global warming
The Paris Agreement calls on us to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. To reach this goal, we need to reduce CO₂ emissions and remove existing CO₂ from the atmosphere. A team led by LMU scientists Yiannis Moustakis and
Venomous crustacean from Mayan underwater caves provides new drug candidates
Many animals use venoms for self-defense or hunting. The components of such venom, known as toxins, interfere with various physiological processes—which is also the reason why they are so interesting for the development of new pharmacological agents. While the
Government of Canada announces funding to advance sustainable farming practices in the organic sector
PORT WILLIAMS, NS, /CNW/ - Investing in organic farming research is essential for advancing sustainable practices, addressing the sector's unique challenges, and supporting the continued growth and competitiveness of Canadian organic products. Today, Kody
Nibi the 'diva' beaver to stay at rescue center, Massachusetts governor decides
BOSTON — The question of whether a 2-year-old beaver named Nibi can stay with the rescuers she has known since she was a baby or must be released into the wild was resolved Thursday when the Massachusetts governor stepped in to protect Nibi. The state issued a
New conservation model calls for protecting Amazon for its archaeological riches
Our current understanding of the Amazon has greatly changed in recent years. Research has shown that the rainforest’s biodiversity and abundance are the product of both natural and human history, the result of people living there for at
Conservationists discover new species of toothed toad
Oelwein Daily Register | 2024-10-04, 15:25
The newly-described Mount Po Ma Lung toothed toad (Oreolalax adelphos). (ZSL via SWNS) By Dean Murray via SWNS ZSL (Zoological Society of London) herpetologists have described a new amphibian species for the first time – after making the surprise discovery
ANIMAL NATURE FUTURE FILM FESTIVAL 2024-SHOWCASING AND CELEBRATING THE UPLIFTING POWER OF NATURE AND THE FUTURE
27th September to 5th October London wide screenings and events at cinema and ecological centres Opening night UK film premiere of Dogs On Trial at Curzon Soho Festival with worldwide animal and nature conservation stories from 32 countries Charity art event
Deer & blackbucks may be relocated from airport site to proposed Sec 91 park
Noida: Deer and blackbucks are likely to be relocated from near the Noida airport site to a deer park that is proposed to be developed by Noida Authority on a 30-acre forest land within the Biodiversity Park in Sector 91.Approved by Noida Authority board in
