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Climate change speeds up microbial change

Climate change could affect Antarctica`s Dry Valleys more rapidly than previously expected, particul...

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Make biodiversity people`s movement: Natarajan

India`s environment minister Jayanthi Natarajan called for people-centred development to save India`...

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Biodiversity crisis requires political will

Dealing with biodiversity crisis requires political will and it needs to be based on a solid scienti...

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Biodiversity vital for maintaining ecosystem

According to a study, diverse plant life may play a crucial role in buffering the negative impact of...

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53 new species found in Costa Rica in 2011

The forests of Costa Rica provided the setting this year for science to discover 53 new species of i...

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TN to implement biodiversity conservation project

As part of efforts to increase green cover in the state, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today ordered...

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Vice President praises country`s diversity

Praising India`s composite culture, Vice President M Hamid Ansari on Friday highlighted the country...

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Plant biodiversity can aid climate change survival

The ability of a plant and its pollinator to survive rapid climate change depends upon the density a...

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Permo-Triassic extinction wasn`t that bad

Terrestrial biodiversity recovered much faster after mass extinction, which occurred between the Per...

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Saving rainforests vital for tropical biodiversity

Primary forests – those least disturbed old-growth forests – sustain the highest levels of biodivers...

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`WB to prepare integrated plan for Sundarbans`

The World Bank has taken up a mega-project for conserving the rich biodiversity of the Sundarbans ar...

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Oxford to study religious forests in India

Religious forests are managed through the stewardship of community elders but most receive no formal...

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`Missing species` living on threatened landscapes

Most of the world`s ‘missing’ or undiscovered species live in regions already identified as conserva...

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Climate change to have large-scale effect on NE biodiversity

The impact of climate change is likely to result in large-scale changes in the biodiversity of the N...

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India to host UN conference on bio-diversity next year

Hyderabad has been chosen as the venue to host the conference.

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TV, Internet harming protection of biodiversity: UN

People`s fascination with TV, Internet is making it more difficult to protect world`s biodiversity.

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India to launch UN initiative on biodiversity

The initiative is for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

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World losing biodiversity at unprecedented rate: UN

The UN official called for Indian research community becoming a leader in achieving Nagoya vision.

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`Country`s diversity, multi-culturism need to be preserved`

Noting that the country`s diversity and multi-culturism have been nurtured through centuries, PM Ma...

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UN looks to International Year of Forests, decade on biodiversity

The UN moved to raise awareness about saving forests with an International Year of Forests in 2011.

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UN launches supreme science panel for biodiversity

The UN set the cornerstone for an ultimate scientific authority on biodiversity.

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Environment Ministry launches portal on biodiversity

The environment Ministry launched a web portal to provide info about the vast biodiversity of India.

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India ranks 10th in world plant diversity

India ranks fourth in Asia and tenth in the world in plant diversity.

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`Zero Waste Himalaya` one of the point in IBC

`Zero Waste Himalaya` and `Endosulfan Free Kerala` would be taken up for discussion at Frist Indian ...

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CAG unhappy with BSI`s working, asks govt to release funds

The adverse observations by the country`s top auditor on BSI`s working hold importance as conservat...

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India, Norway to collaborate for protecting biodiversity

India, Norway to work together for developing expertise relating to protection of biodiversity.

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Biodiversity in Amazon is over 20mn yrs old

The biodiversity of the Amazon region is over 20 mn years older than thought.

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UN seals treaty to protect threatened ecosystems

Treaty to protect world`s forests, coral reefs and other threatened ecosystems was sealed at UN summ...

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Learn diversity of culture for betterment of society: Prez

President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday asked students to learn about their culture, ethos and the ec...

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`Change global economic model to save biodiversity`

A UN report says global economy must be radically altered to put a value on forests and other elemen...

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UN meet on bio-diversity loss

UN conference aimed at ensuring the survival of diverse species and ecosystems kicked off in Tokyo.

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Target to stop biodiversity loss missed: UN

World has missed 2010 target for a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss, U...

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11 nations seek new world biodiversity policy

Ministers and senior representatives from eleven nations sought a new policy to protect ecosystem.

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11 nations seek new world biodiversity policy

Ministers and senior representatives from eleven nations sought a new policy to protect ecosystem. ...

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Census shines light on biodiversity of the seas

Crabs, lobsters and other crustaceans represent the most common species in the world`s seas.

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Meghalaya okays biodiversity legislation

The state government has approved the Meghalaya Bio-diversity Rule, 2010, paving the way for const...

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Holy grail of tree diversity lies in the soil Home

Researchers have now found what exactly determines plant diversity in a forest— soil-borne pathogens...

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Scientists upbeat about global biodiversity panel

More than 90 countries have approved the creation of a scientific panel on biodiversity.

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Climate change, mountain building behind mammal diversity patterns

A new study suggests patterns of mammal diversity caused by biodiversity gradients arise from intera...

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Seamounts are treasure troves of marine biodiversity

Seamounts, mountains that rise from the seafloor, rank as some of the most common ocean habitats in ...

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Sikkim Govt committed to preserving bio-diversity: Chamling

The Sikkim government is committed to making sustained efforts for protection and preservation of ...

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O Mother Earth! Will we be able to repay your debt?

The purpose of Earth Day, perhaps, is towards making an effort to save our mother, who gives us a pl...

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Invasive weeds threatening India`s biodiversity

Toxic weeds, which came along with wheat that India imported over the last few years, now pose a ser...

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India`s unity in diversity unique: Aram-I

India`s unity in diversity and diversity in unity is unique and a model for all nations, Catholico...

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Information on landscape diversity can help in conservation of insects

In a new research, scientists used satellite images to collect information on the topography and div...

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Scientists develop new method to detect biodiversity losses

A team of scientists has developed a new method that measures the impact of human-caused environment...

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Bio-diversity of Munnar should be preserved: JD-S

Political parties should jointly work for preserving the distinct and rich bio-diversity of the Mu...

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Bee decline linked to falling biodiversity

The decline of honeybees seen in many countries may be caused by reduced plant diversity, research s...

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Angola declares 2010 as Biodiversity Protection Year

Angola`s Environment Ministry, has declared 2010 as "Biodiversity Protection Year" with a major focu...

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Darwin showed interest in Indian biodiversity: Book

British naturalist Charles Darwin never touched India during his famed global expedition that led to...

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