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Simrin Sirur
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Writer, Mongabay India
New Delhi
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By Simrin Sirur Verified, Priyanka Shankar| Mongabay India@ A recent expedition by researchers and filmmakers into Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh yielded startling results, including the identification of several species new to science. The Siang river basin hosts 12 different types of forests, with a diversity of habitats that fosters rich biodiversity. The disappearance of habitats, in the form of deforestation and development, are among the biggest threats to biodiversity, conservationists say.
By Simrin Sirur Verified| Mongabay India@ Heat mitigation actions aren’t keeping pace with the long-term consequences of frequent and extreme heat, a new report finds. The study on heat action in cities facing a future of heat found that long-term action to mitigate heat impacts crumbled when they required coordination between different departments.
By Simrin Sirur Verified, Priyanka Shankar| Mongabay India@ A recent expedition by researchers and filmmakers into Siang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh yielded startling results, including the identification of several species new to science. The Siang river basin hosts 12 different types of forests, with a diversity of habitats that fosters rich biodiversity. The disappearance of habitats, in the form of deforestation and development, are among the biggest threats to biodiversity, conservationists say.
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Mongabay India
Mongabay is a multinational environmental news organization founded in 1999 by Rhett A. Butler. Initially focused on tropical forests, it has grown into a global entity with hundreds of staff and over 1,000 contributing journalists. Operating as a nonprofit since 2012, Mongabay aims to expand its educational and journalistic initiatives while providing original reporting on biodiversity, deforestation, conservation, and climate change in multiple languages. The organization employs a network-based approach with correspondents in over 40 countries, producing data-driven stories and offering small grants to journalists for reporting costs. Mongabay publishes under a Creative Commons license, allowing free republication of its content to maximize reach. With a commitment to accessibility, it serves a diverse audience, including the general public, media partners, and policymakers, influencing conservation discussions and driving accountability in environmental issues.
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