Tagged : biodiversity
Scientists exploring cup plant as potential new biomass and carbon storing crop
A new research by scientists at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is exploring a native perennial called cup plant as a potential new biomass crop that could also store carbon in its extensive root system and add biodiversity to biomass plantings. .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 14:44 | Read More
A new research by scientists at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is exploring a native perennial called cup plant as a potential new biomass crop that could also store carbon in its extensive root system and add biodiversity to biomass plantings. .......
Published : Saturday 20 Mar 2010 14:44 | Read More
26 per cent decline reported in species populations in high Arctic
A new assessment of the Arctics biodiversity has reported a 26 per cent decline in species populations in the high Arctic. Populations of lemmings, caribou and red knot are some of the species that have experienced declines over the past 34 years, acc.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 12:50 | Read More
A new assessment of the Arctics biodiversity has reported a 26 per cent decline in species populations in the high Arctic. Populations of lemmings, caribou and red knot are some of the species that have experienced declines over the past 34 years, acc.......
Published : Thursday 18 Mar 2010 12:50 | Read More
Humans driving extinction faster than new species can evolve
London, March 8 - ANI: One of the worlds experts on biodiversity has warned that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve. According to a report in the Guardian, the expert in question is Simon Stuart, cha.......
Published : Monday 08 Mar 2010 13:01 | Read More
London, March 8 - ANI: One of the worlds experts on biodiversity has warned that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve. According to a report in the Guardian, the expert in question is Simon Stuart, cha.......
Published : Monday 08 Mar 2010 13:01 | Read More
Small family farms in tropics can feed the hungry and preserve biodiversity
Washington, Feb 23 - ANI: Two University of Michigan researchers have determined that small, family-owned farms can produce lots of food while preserving biodiversity in the worlds remaining tropical forests. In many tropical zones around the world, sma.......
Published : Tuesday 23 Feb 2010 15:41 | Read More
Washington, Feb 23 - ANI: Two University of Michigan researchers have determined that small, family-owned farms can produce lots of food while preserving biodiversity in the worlds remaining tropical forests. In many tropical zones around the world, sma.......
Published : Tuesday 23 Feb 2010 15:41 | Read More
Scientists develop new method that can detect biodiversity losses
Washington, Feb 6 - ANI: A team of scientists has developed a new method that measures the impact of human-caused environmental degradation on environmental biodiversity. The new method, called the Threshold Indicator Taxa Analysis (TITAN), has .......
Published : Saturday 06 Feb 2010 15:01 | Read More
Washington, Feb 6 - ANI: A team of scientists has developed a new method that measures the impact of human-caused environmental degradation on environmental biodiversity. The new method, called the Threshold Indicator Taxa Analysis (TITAN), has .......
Published : Saturday 06 Feb 2010 15:01 | Read More
Swaminathan organizes biodiversity conservation workshop
Bhubaneswar, Jan 31 - ANI: Eminent agricultural scientist M.S Swaminathan has organized a workshop with an objective to sensitise the locals and farmers about the conservation of biodiversity here on Saturday. The workshop was conducted in the Orissa.......
Published : Sunday 31 Jan 2010 11:15 | Read More
Bhubaneswar, Jan 31 - ANI: Eminent agricultural scientist M.S Swaminathan has organized a workshop with an objective to sensitise the locals and farmers about the conservation of biodiversity here on Saturday. The workshop was conducted in the Orissa.......
Published : Sunday 31 Jan 2010 11:15 | Read More
Uneven local conditions more harmful to biodiversity than slower shifts in climate
Washington, January 16 - ANI: A new study has found that an increase in the variability of local conditions could do more to harm biodiversity than slower shifts in climate. Although extreme weather would seem to challenge ecosystems, the effect of fl.......
Published : Saturday 16 Jan 2010 15:45 | Read More
Washington, January 16 - ANI: A new study has found that an increase in the variability of local conditions could do more to harm biodiversity than slower shifts in climate. Although extreme weather would seem to challenge ecosystems, the effect of fl.......
Published : Saturday 16 Jan 2010 15:45 | Read More
Elevated CO2 levels may mitigate losses of biodiversity from nitrogen pollution
Washington, December 4 - ANI: A new study by scientists has determined that elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels may mitigate losses of biodiversity from nitrogen pollution........
Published : Friday 04 Dec 2009 15:35 | Read More
Washington, December 4 - ANI: A new study by scientists has determined that elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels may mitigate losses of biodiversity from nitrogen pollution........
Published : Friday 04 Dec 2009 15:35 | Read More
Computer simulations may be overstating impact of climate change on biodiversity
London, November 7 - ANI: In a new research, scientists have suggested that some large-scale computer simulations may be overestimating the impact of climate change on biodiversity in some regions........
Published : Saturday 07 Nov 2009 15:15 | Read More
London, November 7 - ANI: In a new research, scientists have suggested that some large-scale computer simulations may be overestimating the impact of climate change on biodiversity in some regions........
Published : Saturday 07 Nov 2009 15:15 | Read More
Threat of extinction grows for many species
London, November 3 - ANI: Scientists have warned that more than a third of species assessed in a major international biodiversity study are threatened with extinction........
Published : Tuesday 03 Nov 2009 12:15 | Read More
London, November 3 - ANI: Scientists have warned that more than a third of species assessed in a major international biodiversity study are threatened with extinction........
Published : Tuesday 03 Nov 2009 12:15 | Read More
Logged rainforests can support as much biodiversity as virgin forest within 15 years
Washington, October 21 - ANI: A new study by researchers at the University of Leeds, UK, has found that logged rainforests can support as much plant, animal and insect life as virgin forest within 15 years, if properly managed........
Published : Wednesday 21 Oct 2009 16:28 | Read More
Washington, October 21 - ANI: A new study by researchers at the University of Leeds, UK, has found that logged rainforests can support as much plant, animal and insect life as virgin forest within 15 years, if properly managed........
Published : Wednesday 21 Oct 2009 16:28 | Read More
Scientists warn of increase in species extinctions
London, October 12 - ANI: Scientists have warned of an alarming increase in the extinction of animal species, because of threats to biodiversity and ecosystems, like pollution, climate change and urban spread........
Published : Monday 12 Oct 2009 15:58 | Read More
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London, October 12 - ANI: Scientists have warned of an alarming increase in the extinction of animal species, because of threats to biodiversity and ecosystems, like pollution, climate change and urban spread........
Published : Monday 12 Oct 2009 15:58 | Read More