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'World's highest marathon' to kick off in Himachal, raise awareness to conserve ecology
Lahahul and Spiti, March 23: More than 250 people are going to participate in the fourth edition of the Lahaul Snow Marathon, which kickstarted on Sunday, and raised awareness for the ecological damage which has happened around the Sissu valley of Himachal Pradesh.
Conservationists urge TN government to declare Samanatham tank a protected site
Chennai, March 19: Conservationists in Tamil Nadu have called on the state government to designate the Samanatham water tank in Madurai as a protected site, citing its growing importance as a habitat for migratory birds.
Tamil Nadu: Perungulam Pond emerges as a key habitat for aquatic birds
Thoothukudi, March 15: The Perungulam Pond, located in the village of Perungulam in the Thoothukudi district, has become a crucial habitat for aquatic birds.
Delhi L-G opens Amrut Biodiversity Park on Yamuna floodplains near CWG village
New Delhi, March 7: In a step towards promoting biodiversity within the urban landscape, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Friday inaugurated the Amrut Biodiversity Park in the Yamuna Floodplains and described rejuvenation of the river as the government's top priority.
Indonesia investigates land use violations after flooding in Jakarta
Jakarta, March 6: The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry inspected upstream areas of rivers in West Java province on Thursday and uncovered alleged violations of environmental laws, which are believed to have contributed to recent flooding in Jakarta and surrounding areas over the past two days.
L-G unveils 20-acre valley of flowers on Yamuna banks, asks Delhiites to enjoy spring
New Delhi, March 6: Taking another step towards making Delhi a 'City of Flowers', Lt Governor V.K. Saxena on Thursday unveiled a breathtaking sea of golden calendula spread across 20 acres at Yamuna Vatika on the river floodplains and invited citizens to enjoy the spring.
Amphibians bounce-back from Earth's greatest mass extinction: Study
England, March 5: Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered that ancient frog ancestors survived the biggest mass extinction of species by eating on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators.
PM Modi calls for wildlife conservation, lauds India's rich biodiversity
New Delhi, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to preserve and celebrate India's diverse wildlife, highlighting the country's unique and vibrant ecosystem.
Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth
London, February 22: A new study led by Professor Gemma Harvey from Queen Mary University of London has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from termite mounds visible from space to beavers creating wetlands and hippos carving drainage systems.
CMFRI offers lessons on marine biodiversity conservation, distributes mangrove saplings
Kochi, Feb 19: ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Wednesday distributed mangrove saplings to school students, with an aim to instil the importance of marine biodiversity conservation among the young generation.
River systems similar to blood vessels of our body, says UP CM at 'Faith of Kumbh' conclave
Prayagraj, Feb 16: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that more than 52 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela.
Tamil Nadu to introduce climate change policy exclusively for educational purposes: Stalin
Chennai, February 4: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Tuesday that his government will introduce a climate change policy exclusively for educational purposes, and establish ecology clubs in all schools statewide. He was speaking at the Tamil Nadu Climate Summit 3.0 organised here.
Australian research finds genetic diversity of plants, animals in decline globally
Sydney, Jan 30: Australian-led international research published on Thursday showed that genetic diversity in plants and animals has declined over the past three decades.
PM Modi congratulates Indore, Udaipur on joining list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities globally
New Delhi, January 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indore and Udaipur on joining the elite list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities in the world, remarking that this recognition reflects India's strong commitment to sustainable development and nurturing harmony between nature and urban growth.
Climate change driving 'cost-of-living' squeeze in lizards, finds study
Melbourne, January 18: Desert lizards are experiencing a 'cost-of-living' pinch as global temperatures rise, according to a new study.
Researchers develop sea robot to monitor fish populations, aid ecological conservation
Jerusalem, Jan 13: Israeli researchers have developed an innovative marine robot to monitor fish populations automatically and accurately, the University of Haifa (UH) said in a statement.