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Researchers have identified a new species of tree in the Eastern Ghats of India Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati have identified a new species of tree in the Eastern Ghats of India. The tree, named Syzygium kurumbense, was identified during a survey of the Eastern Ghats conducted by the researchers. The tree, which belongs to the family Myrtaceae, is a small tree or shrub with a height of up to 3 m. The tree has alternate, elliptic-oblong leaves that are slightly toothed near the apex. The flowers are white in colour, and are arranged in clusters of three to four. The fruits are drupes, with a single seed in each fruit. The researchers also noted that the tree is endemic to the Eastern Ghats and is a rare find.
In Mexico’s ‘Avocado Belt,’ Villagers Stand Up to Protect Their Lands - Yale e360
A boom in avocado production in Mexico has led to illegal deforestation and an influx of drug cartels dominating the lucrative trade. But Indigenous communities have fought back against the gangs and turned to traditional practices to grow avocados and save their forests.
How AI-powered bushfire detection can protect forests and communities - Eco News
By Sohan Domingo, VP of Sales, Technology, and Operations, Dryad Networks Bushfires pose a significant threat to Australia and New Zealand’s environment, economy, and communities, with traditional detection methods often failing to provide timely warnings. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered bushfire detection systems are emerging as a vital tool to enhance early intervention, protect forests, and safeguard […]
NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index 2025: New Leaders, Expanding Horizons - Eco News
The NABERS Sustainable Portfolios Index (SPI) 2025 has officially launched, revealing the impressive achievements of 67 property portfolios from 30 leading companies, reaffirming the property sector’s growing commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and environmental performance. Now in its seventh year, the NABERS SPI ranks office, shopping centre, and hotel portfolios based on their NABERS ratings for […]
Stunning images unveiled as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives at the Maritime Museum - Eco News
Springtails and slime molds are two of my favorite macro photography subjects, so it’s always fun to get a chance to include both in one photo. I found these under a log in my local forest in Berlin, Germany and was able to get a focus stack of 36 images © Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas, Wildlife Photographer […]
Fix Our Forests, version 2 - Legal Planet
I wrote previously about the Fix Our Forests bill which has been passed by the House and is currently being considered by the Senate. I noted some concerns I had about its overuse of emergency authorities, its expansion of categorical exclusions, and some changes to litigation, as well as some positive features of the bill. … Continue reading "Fix Our Forests, version 2"
The Rio Grande Valley was once covered in forest. One man is trying to bring it back. – Environmental News Bits
Read the full story at Grist. The Tamaulipan thorn forest once covered 1 million acres on both sides of the border. Restoring even a fraction of it could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.
The Southeastern U.S. faces a future with more wildfires – Environmental News Bits
Listen to the full story from NPR. Six months ago, Southern Appalachia was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Now, after a dry spell and a windy March — the region faces wildfires that are feeding on the downed trees and vegetation that the hurricane knocked to the forest floor. The North Carolina Forest Service has declared…