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Study: Urban forests have fewer bird species than rural
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): According to a new study conducted by Lund University in Sweden, cities have a negative impact on bird diversity. Even if the forest areas are of equal quality, urban woodlands have far fewer bird species than rural forests.
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Researchers reveal changes in marine ecosystems going undetected
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 1 (ANI): Existing ways of calculating biodiversity dynamics are not very effective in detecting wholesale species community change due to the effects of ocean acidification.
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Bhupendra Yadav chairs air pollution review meet, expresses concern over P
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, conducted a detailed review on Friday of measures and actions planned for abatement of air pollution by all stakeholders concerned in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas
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Bird diversity is lower in urban forests: Study
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): According to a recent study done by Lund University in Sweden, cities have a detrimental impact on bird diversity. Even if the forest areas are of the same quality, urban woods have much fewer bird species than rural forests.
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Designer label Eleven Brothers launches fresh festive collections
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI/SRV): Eleven Brothers is elated to announce the launch of its latest luxury menswear offerings -- Naqqaash and Forest de Fete -- two unique and versatile collections for pre-fall 2022. The new collection is an 'All Silk' collection. The Silk variety sees
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Accelerating low carbon transition across sectors need of hour: Bhupender
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav attended the Ministerial Roundtable for Green Economy at the World Green Economy Summit in Dubai on Wednesday and said accelerating low carbon transition across different economic sectors is the need of the hou
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Study suggests climate change is turning trees into gluttons
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 27 (ANI): Trees buffer humans from the worst effects of climate change by taking out carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; however now new research shows just how much the forests have been bulking up on that excess carbon.
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Environment minister Yadav inaugurates national expo on eco-alternatives
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): With a focus to move from single-use plastics to natural fibres, such as coir, bagasse, rice and wheat bran, and to promote startup ecosystem in the country, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav virtually inaugurated Natio
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Gujarat illustrates environment-friendly development: Union Minister Bhupe
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Ekta Nagar (Gujarat) [India], September 24 (ANI): Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, while addressing the two-day National Conference of Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), said that Gujarat is an example of development in consonance with the environment.
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Maharashtra Governor hails Alfavision's Goyals as India's Emerging Environ
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 (ANI/PNN): Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari, on Thursday, September 15, 2022, praised Indore-based Alfavision Overseas India Ltd. for its long-term contribution to preserving the environment and nature. The Governor, in a personal meeti
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Scientists discover three new ground snake species in Ecuador
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 20 (ANI): Scientists have discovered three new Cryptozoic (living underground) snakes hidden under graveyards and churches in remote towns in the Andes of Ecuador. The new snakes, which are small, cylindrical, and rather archaic-looking, were named in honour of ins
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Delhi HC asks to implead environment secy in plea challenging Rs 4.2 lakh
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): The Vice Principal of a Government school has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a penalty of Rs 4.20 lakh by the Deputy Conservator of Forest (DCF) for felling trees allegedly without permission. He has also challenged the proceedings in the matter
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