Biodiversity

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Science has counted the millions of species human beings have destroyed over the centuries and the damage to flora and fauna has also been well recorded too. (Representational Image/AP)

AA Edit | Biodiversity pact: A good start

Recognition of rights to live undisturbed is a highlight of the series of agreements to protect a third of the planet for nature by 2030

21 Dec 2022 12:15 AM

A bird called the sooty shearwater is what makes the island truly unique. (Photo: AFP)

Falkland to promote its incredible biodiversity to promote tourism

Falklands banking on king penguins to drive nature tourism.

30 Oct 2019 9:55 AM

The other five pairs were exposed to dim, overhead LED lighting at night, duplicating conditions found near coral reefs adjacent to human habitation. (Photo: AFP)

Light pollution a threat to Nemo’s offspring

Light pollution puts Nemo's offspring at risk.

10 Jul 2019 10:11 AM

The tiered system of groups is surprisingly similar to those of humans, according to the authors of the research published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. (Photo: AFP)

Gorillas making social studies tricky with their complex social behaviour

A study revealed that just like humans, gorillas form 'complex societies'.

10 Jul 2019 9:55 AM

. The femur is comparable to modern ostriches as well as smaller species of moa and terror birds. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Big bird larger than ostrich found in the Taurida cave

Bird three times larger than ostrich discovered on the northern coast of Black Sea.

28 Jun 2019 10:08 AM

Young climate activists demonstrate in front of the Finnish Parliament building in Helsinki, Finland, on May 24, a global day of student protests aiming to spark world leaders into action on climate change. (Photo: AP)

With climate change upon us, eco-friendly tech, sustainability the only way forward

An environment-friendly means of development is the most logical answer if we wish to survive in this universe.

05 Jun 2019 2:33 AM

In the southern states of Victoria and South Australia, koala populations vary widely from abundant to low or locally extinct. (Photo: Pexels)

Koalas on the verge of extinction

A report claims koalas are ‘functionally extinct’, but what does that mean?

13 May 2019 4:24 PM

The US administration is not taking part in summit preparations but has not said it will skip the event, according to UN officials. (Photo: AFP)

The UN push on climate change is shaping up amid geopolitical shifts

UN kicks off major climate change effort as it will be a tragedy for the whole world.

12 May 2019 12:47 PM

'Free-flowing rivers are important for humans and the environment alike, yet economic development around the world is making them increasingly rare. (Photo: ANI)

Human-made changes are cause of connectivity loss in global rivers

Study finds, only one-third of the world's longest rivers remain free flowing.

12 May 2019 12:01 PM

It is important to understand how climate change and wildfires will affect tree regeneration because forests are important economically, ecologically and culturally. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Climate conditions affects forest regeneration post wildfire

Recent studies reveal that climate change affects forest recovery after wildfire.

14 Mar 2019 3:40 PM

The environment ministry had launched a recovery plan to protect the underground nests of the shearwaters. (Photo: AFP)

Chilean island sets an environmental precedent

Robinson Crusoe Island sets an example for the world by conserving its unique wildlife and ecosystem.

26 Feb 2019 3:53 PM

Climate change and biodiversity loss are also considered core planetary boundaries meaning if they are exceeded for a prolonged time, they can shift the planet into new, less hospitable, stable states. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Plastic fixation making us overlook other planet problems?

Here's how our obsession with plastic pollution is distracting our attention from bigger environmental challenges.

23 Feb 2019 8:46 PM

Until now, scientists thought species' main reaction to climatic changes was to move. (Photo: ANI)

Radical changes in biodiversity witnessed due to climate change

Whether plants and animals will be able to adjust quickly enough to survive the changing temperature remains uncertain.

03 Sep 2018 8:14 AM

Delhi is home to a number of parks and gardens under various agencies, notably, Lodhi Gardens, Nehru Park, Coronation Park, and various biodiversity parks, which are also home to several species of birds. (Photo: File)

Delhi govt wants adequate drinking water arrangements for birds, animals

In note issued by Environment Minister Imran Hussain, emphasis has been laid on preservation of biodiversity in the city.

03 Jun 2018 4:27 PM

The CPCB officials maintained that the air quality in north India shows the worst pollution level but it could be attributed to the weather conditions. (Photo: PTI)

India ranks 4th lowest in environment report

Moderate annual air quality was recorded at 29 cities, while 13 cities recorded poor annual air quality.

25 Jan 2018 2:59 AM

Food and farming: Two futures

The slogan was that there would never again be scarcity of food because we can now make “bread from air”.

12 Jul 2017 2:37 AM

Health and disease begins in food, and food begins in biodiversity, agriculture and the soil. (Photo: Pixabay)

Keep food diverse. It’s healthy

Most of the chronic diseases of our times are “food style” diseases.

29 Mar 2017 2:47 AM

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