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Nature’s beauty inspires cooperation: Study reveals the power of aesthetics in environmental conservation
A new study published in Environment and Behavior highlights the profound impact of nature’s beauty on human behavior, specifically in fostering cooperative efforts to conserve environmental resources. Researchers found that participants were more likely to cooperate in resource-sharing scenarios when the potential environmental consequences of overconsumption were made evident, especially when paired with an image…
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New conservation policy – TLTB to ensure protection, management of natural environment
THE iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) yesterday announced the approval and implementation of its new Conservation Policy to ensure sustainable management and protection of Fiji’s natural environment. It also announced the introduction of an enhancement to the special condition on Fiji Pine leases, which it said would positively impact landowners and contribute to sustainable land…
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Bat conservation benefits human health and the environment
Bats, often associated with mystery and folklore, have a much more profound impact on our ecosystems and society than we give them credit for. They play crucial roles in pollination, pest control, and seed dispersal. Far from the myths surrounding these animals, bats are contributing members of a significant number of healthy and balanced ecosystems.…
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Conservation advocates find ‘radical collaboration’ gets things done
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Linn County needed to replace the “Blue Bridge” on Bertram Road. It had been built in 1876 for horse-drawn wagons. But people loved the bridge, and history preservationists wanted to save it. Enter Indian Creek Nature Center, which needed a pedestrian…
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High Court Takes Action for Maharashtra Wetlands Conservation
The Bombay High Court on Friday took the initiative to start a public interest litigation on its own behalf for the conservation and preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra. Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar announced the action based on a Supreme Court directive from December 2024. The Supreme Court had called on…
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Your Environment This Week: Social sciences for conservation, Nuanced human-elephant interactions and Tarantulas
This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. Government report highlights groundwater contamination across India The report links contamination to problems…
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DLNR launches new podcast on Monday, ‘Hawaiʻi Conservation Kuleana’
Putting a spotlight on the intimate and complex balance between conservation, cultural stewardship and community engagement in Hawaii, the Department of Land and Natural Resources will launch a new monthly podcast on Jan. 13 — “Hawaiʻi Conservation Kuleana.” Listeners will get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the strategies and challenges involved in managing the state’s…
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Marine Environmental Protection Alliance Announces Leadership Appointment, Reaffirms Commitment to Ocean Conservation
Redesigned Marine Environmental Protection Alliance logo featuring a modernized wave design in a vibrant teal color palette inspired by the ocean. Championing Ocean Stewardship: New Leadership Ignites Bold Action for Marine Conservation and Global Environmental Impact MEPA’s mission is simple: protect our seas and hold industries accountable for their environmental impact.” — Robin Traficanti LAS…
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Opinion | Dhritiman Mukherjee: A Visionary in Environmental Conservation through Wildlife Photography
“Renowned wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee uses his art to spotlight endangered species and inspire global conservation efforts. His unparalleled work and advocacy bridge the worlds of science, art, and environmental preservation” Mr. Dhritiman Mukherjee is not just a name in the world of wildlife photography but a beacon of hope for environmental preservation. Renowned globally,…
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Prigi Arisandi: UNAIR alumnus championing environmental conservation – Universitas Airlangga Official Website
UNAIR NEWS – When scientific knowledge merges with deep empathy, meaningful environmental change becomes possible. This principle defines the journey of Prigi Arisandi, an alumnus of Universitas Airlangga’s (UNAIR) Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), and founder of the Ecological Observation and Wetland Conservations (ECOTON) foundation. ECOTON originated as a student study group in FST…