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#1355052022-08-01
Biodiversity education key priority
There can be no higher priority for the education of our children than a love for New Zealand’s unique biodiversity, and an awareness of how soon so much of this precious heritage will be lost if we humans do not change our ways.
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#1353332022-07-15
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The best of this week’s wildlife pictures, including killer whales hunting a seal off Shetland and endangered mountain bongos in Kenya
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#1351032022-06-29
Protecting biodiversity starts in the community
Amid faltering global negotiations on protecting biodiversity that were stalled by the Covid-19 pandemic, a researcher who has studied humans’ impact on nature around the world argues there is hope to be found in local initiatives.
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#1351192022-06-29
International Day of the Tropics 2022: History, Significance and All You Need to Know
The Tropics are the regions around the equator that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, respectively. These places receive direct sunlight, are the warmest and experience abundant rainfall, resulting in a humid climate. This belt ...
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#1350722022-06-28
Urban Wildlife Photography Awards 2022: in pictures
An amateur photographer who works in digital advertising has won the inaugural Picfair Urban Wildlife Photography Awards for his image of two coyotes on a dimly lit suburban street in Ontario. All Picfair profits on print sales will go to global conservation non-profit Re:Wild
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#1350792022-06-28
Aquaman speaks up for world’s oceans at UN conference
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa is taking his role as Aquaman, protector of the deep oceans, off the screen. Attending a UN conference in Portugal, Momoa was appointed the new UN Environment Program advocate for Life Below Water – an honorary position to acknowledge his work to help protect marine life.
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#1349312022-06-08
Experts urge saving biodiversity from extinction
Global warming and climate change are causing many species of animals and plants to slowly die out. This gradual extinction would pose threat to food supplies, said speakers in a seminar on 'biodiversity' at Women University Multan (WUM) on Tuesday.
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#1347852022-05-31
Kahnawake residents encouraged biodiversity by not cutting lawns for month of May
The grass in front of Megan Day's home in the Kanien'kehá:ka community of Kahnawake southwest of Montreal is pretty high.But it's not because she's too lazy to mow her lawn. She was among dozens of homes participating in the community's No Mow May challenge.
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#1347462022-05-27
Swiss significantly underestimate scale of biodiversity crisis in Switzerland
Switzerland has the highest proportion of threatened species in the OECD, according to Pronatura. However, a clear majority of the population thinks the situation is fine, according to a survey.
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#1347582022-05-27
Learn about India’s biodiversity from this card game created by Chennai students
A new game developed by Chennai students spreads awareness about different ecosystems, species and what we can do to help them
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#1347212022-05-25
Biodiversity exhibit
Visitors look at the newly-opened temporary art exhibition of Philippine endemic and native species of plants and animals at the National Museum in Manila as part of Biodiversity Day and National Heritage Month.
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#1346762022-05-24
New online platform showcases civil society, local authority and business pledges for nature
A new online platform has been launched to raise awareness and inspire action by non-government organisations, local communities and businesses to protect, sustainably manage and restore areas of land and water.
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#1345782022-05-19
Capturing the Climate crisis: the Evidence Project – in pictures
The Evidence Project is a photography-led campaign created by Britta Jaschinski, Keith Wilson and Arturo de Frías focusing on the impact of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and the causes of viral pandemics.
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#1345112022-05-17
Canada Post releases new stamps to raise awareness for endangered whales
Canada Post is hoping a new set of stamps will raise awareness of the plight of endangered whales in Canadian waters. The stamps feature images of five whale species currently considered endangered - including the orca, beluga and blue whale.
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#1345172022-05-17
Towards a Natural Social Contract' (2021) wins Nautilus Gold Award
Proposes a fundamental change in the way humans interact with their social and natural environment Advocates a shift from a growth-oriented society to a more ecocentric and regenerative society. Develops a transformative social-ecological innovation framework for sustainable solutions to endemic ...
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#1344382022-05-13
International Day of Plant Health 2022: History, Significance and All You Need to Know
Plants are the life of Earth and we all are dependent on them. How we breathe and what we eat are all affected by plants. They develop up to 80% of food for us and up to 98% of oxygen. But human habitation is harming the life of plants. Several diseases and pests kill up to 40% of food crops eve ...
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#1344392022-05-13
First ever International Day of Plant Health: No food security without healthy plants
As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) for the first time, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called for more investment in innovation in a field crucial for boosting food security and transforming how our food is produced, delivered an ...
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#1344402022-05-13
Africa: UN Spotlights Plant Health, Crucial for Boosting Food Security Worldwide
On the very first International Day of Plant Health, marked on Thursday, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for more investment in innovation to boost food security, especially for the billions worldwide living close to the bread line.
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#1343562022-05-11
Birds Eye kicks off biodiversity campaign with giant wildflower artwork
Campaign seeks to educate nation on importance of biodiversity and impact of its loss, as well as what we can all do to help protect it, with 20,000 wildflower seed boxes up for grabs
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#1343632022-05-11
Scientist-moms explore why climate change messaging falls flat
When Melissa Burt, an atmospheric scientist at Colorado State University, made a video about the climate crisis, it included images of her daughter, Mia.
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#1343682022-05-11
365 Days of Climate Awareness 256 – Chile and Climate Change
Chile’s climate is extremely diverse, from hot and arid in the tropical north to glaciers and alpine tundra in the south. Being a narrow strip of land between mountains and sea makes for small microclimatic zones and dynamic conditions.
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#1342982022-05-05
Sailing duo reach Aegean port in climate change tour in Turkey
Murat Tan and Emre Diyar, who set out from Hopa, a northeastern Turkish town, 13 days ago aboard a sailboat, reached the Aegean port town of Çeşme on Thursday.
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#1343072022-05-05
Prada, UNESCO Unveil Ocean-focused Education Program for Toddlers in Venice
The latest initiative of the joint effort between Prada Group and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission to raise awareness of, and promote, more responsible behavior toward the oceans intends to educate toddlers aged three to six in order to shape their future sustainable inclinations.
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#1342602022-05-04
EU officials being trained to meditate to help fight climate crisis
Brussels officials are being trained to meditate to help them tackle the climate crisis as part of a new wave of “applied mindfulness” that seeks to take the Buddhism-inspired practice “off the cushion” and into hard politics.
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#1342792022-05-04
Iris Zhan is helping to raise awareness about climate change by creating digital campaigns for advocate groups
The climate crisis affects everyone, which is why climate activist Iris Zhan wants to make climate activism more accessible and diverse.
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#1342362022-04-28
Climate change: Don't let doom win, project tells worriers
A new project has been launched to address rising climate anxiety in students at the University of East Anglia.
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#1342482022-04-28
Calgary Zoo and Bow Habitat Station to host first-ever Alberta Biodiversity Festival
A new festival coming to Calgary next month will celebrate the province's fish, water, wildlife and ecosystems.
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#1341242022-04-20
Once You Know review – must-watch essay on climate change that tells us it’s already here
Most climate-change documentaries sound pre-emptive warnings about the consequences if we fail to take action. But this essential cine-essay by Emmanuel Cappellin – a former cinematographer for Yann-Arthus Bertrand – instead takes as its starting point the idea that all is already lost.
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#1341362022-04-20
Reframing narratives about climate change in Bolivia’s Gran Chaco region
Droughts, wildfires, flooding, and deforestation are just some of the environmental pressures plaguing Bolivia’s Gran Chaco region. Yet, according to those affected by these realities on the ground, international media ignore these issues unless there are catastrophic consequences, such as the w ...
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#1340962022-04-18
A cracking selection of eggs in nature – in pictures
Whether we’re eating them or decorating them, there is no doubt that eggs play a prominent role in Easter activities. The environmental organisation WWF has carried out its own Easter egg hunt in its photo library and created a gallery of weird and wonderful eggs found in the natural world, from ...
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#1340982022-04-18
‘We’re running out of time’: Dan Saladino on why the loss of diversity in our foods matters
Dan Saladino is a journalist and presenter of the weekly Food Programme on BBC Radio 4 where he’s been reporting on food and agriculture for the past 15 years.
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#1340022022-04-12
Nature does not care
I worry, sometimes, that knowledge is falling out of fashion – that in the field in which I work, nature writing, the multitudinous nonfictions of the more-than-human world, facts have been devalued; knowing stuff is no longer enough.
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#1339462022-04-06
Pinterest bans climate change misinformation and conspiracy theories
Social media companies including Pinterest, an image-based platform that went public in 2019, have been under increasing pressure to curb harmful misinformation on their sites, though some lawmakers and users criticize tech platforms as overreaching in their content rules.
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#1338732022-03-31
The Weight of Water - The Human Cost of Climate Change
This film tells three stories of people suffering from the dramatic consequences of climate change. Their Nepalese communities are already being affected by floods and drought.
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#1339062022-03-31
French Artist Creates an Eye-Opening Depiction of What The World Will Look Like Post Climate Change
Fabien Barrau is a French photographer and digital artist who uses his art to call attention to the devastating effects of climate change Barrau uses his drone and Photoshop skills to make images of what famous architectural landmarks will look like after the looming climate crisis..
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#1336252022-03-02
World Wildlife Day 2022: Date, Theme, History And Significance Of The Day That Celebrates Diversity Of Life On The Planet
The innumerable forms of animals and plants that live in the wild have an incalculable value as they play a major role in ecological, cultural, scientific, social, and aesthetic aspects of human well-being. World Wildlife Day is an annual observance that is celebrated on March 3 every year to pr ...
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#1336262022-03-02
World Wildlife Day celebrated in Kenya
Two lions are seen at the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, Aug. 30, 2021. The World Wildlife Day, which is marked annually on March 3 to raise the awareness on the world's wild animals and plants, is celebrated under the theme "Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration" this year.
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#1336272022-03-02
Expo 2020 Dubai to celebrate World Wildlife Day with experts at Terra auditorium
Dubai: Expo 2020 Dubai will celebrate World Wildlife Day tomorrow with a dedicated event comprising top conservationists, scientists and activists from across the world, shining a spotlight on local, regional and global efforts to preserve, protect and save endangered species, while inspiring si ...
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#1336282022-03-02
Free admission to biodiversity museums on World Wildlife Day
Visiting the museums of natural history and biodiversity all over the country is free, due to its unique role and importance in introducing and displaying valuable species, in addition to making people aware of the value of biodiversity conservation and ecosystems.
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#1336342022-03-02
Plastic fantastic: show highlighting art made from marine waste to open this week
A temporary art exhibition designed to highlight plastic waste in the seas is to open this week. A Plastic Ocean, on show at the former Dog House bar on Hamilton’s Front Street, will feature works created from marine plastic waste by a range of island artists and schoolchildren.
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#1336422022-03-02
We’re on the hunt for young nature lovers – do you know any?
Spring is on its way, and Young Country Diary is once again open for submissions. Every three months we ask you to send us a piece about the natural world, written by a child aged 8-14.
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#1336132022-03-01
Japan nonprofit creates endangered animal Line stickers to raise awareness
An environmental nonprofit organization based in this eastern Japan city has created endangered animal stickers for the Line free messaging app to raise awareness about the creatures ahead of World Wildlife Day on March 3.
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#1335222022-02-25
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The best of this week’s wildlife pictures, including firefall, rock goats and a pack of grey wolves
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#1334462022-02-23
Fiji gets to tell its own climate story in new books for children
Suva, Fiji – A disposable mask flies out of an overflowing bin that hasn’t been shut properly; in the course of one night it encounters a seagull, a whale and a school of sleeping fish who fervently attempt to chase it out of their homes – afraid it might kill them, just like so many other scary ...
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#1334492022-02-23
Why is ocean literacy key to protecting our marine ecosystems?
Ocean travels to Malta and the Netherlands to meet the enthusiasts attempting to raise public awareness about the health of our seas and the marine environment. Facebook
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#1333232022-02-18
Tata Steel : Foundation's ‘The Green School' showcases its milestones on climate change front at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2022
The Green School, a joint initiative of Tata Steel Foundation and TERI, participated in the ongoing World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) to showcase its work on climate change related issues and the various milestones achieved over the years.
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#1333462022-02-18
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The best of this week’s wildlife pictures, including a patient great tit, a hungry lemur, and a lucky escape for one humpback whale
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#1332852022-02-17
Speed Dating with the Future, a Romance with Science and Biodiversity
In a busy world where love is a complicated affair, speed dating is one way to connect, but can it work to ignite more sustainable relationships with nature? Are we open to a romance with science and evidence?
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#1332862022-02-17
Why we need biodiversity on our dinner plates – and why it’s disappearing
In the early 70s, American botanist Jack Harlan proclaimed that mass extinction was underway in America’s fields.
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#1331902022-02-15
The Boreal Forests Have a Warning for Us
Treeline, a new book by Ben Rawlence, explains how climate change is causing far-reaching shifts in one of our most important ecosystems.