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Greenhouse gas emissions surged to a new record in 2023: WMO report

Greenhouse gas emissions surged to a new record in 2023: WMO report

Greenhouse gas levels surged to a new record in 2023, rising by more than 10 per cent in just two decades

Uttar Pradesh: 30 km of rural roads built using plastic waste in Amethi

The Amethi district administration has constructed 30 kilometres of paved roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana using processed plastic waste

25 October,2024 02:53 PM IST | Amethi | PTI

Great Indian Bustard chick born through artificial insemination in Rajasthan

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma expressed happiness over the success in the conservation efforts of the Great Indian Bustard species, as a "healthy chick" was born through artificial insemination in Jaisalmer

24 October,2024 10:24 AM IST | Jaisalmer | ANI

Diwali 2024: Can Delhi’s model of complete ban on firecrackers work for Mumbai?

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As Diwali 2024 approaches, the debate on whether firecrackers should be banned has again gained prominence. We speak to environmentalists, experts and residents to know the real impact of banning and regulating firecrackers and whether Delhi’s model should be implemented in other cities like Mumbai

23 October,2024 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

India's development journey intertwined with environmental conservation: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also lauded tribal communities for their role in protecting biodiversity

18 October,2024 01:16 PM IST | Delhi | PTI

Mumbai rains: How this law student turns into a weatherman to share live updates

As people hurry and worry this week about Mumbai’s rain, and even look for updates to know if it is safe to go to work or even leave early, there is a Mumbaikar working over-time. Rushikesh Agre, a law student, shares live updates, along with the IMD

27 September,2024 06:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Spiked ozone levels hampering growth of tropical forests, finds study

Ozone pollution is stunting the growth of tropical forests, with the effect being stronger in Asia, where such forests are losing nearly 11 per cent of new growth

13 September,2024 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI

Lack of green spaces, long-term air pollution exposure up hospitalisation risk

Traffic-related air pollution is also strongly linked to the progression from asthma to asthma-COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), according to a second study presented at the ERS Congress the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria

08 September,2024 03:42 PM IST | London | IANS

Mid-Day Explains | Floods and landslides ravage India's growing cities

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The ongoing monsoon crisis in several cities across India requires swift aid. Lakhs of people were adversely affected due to these merciless catastrophic floods

27 August,2024 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Krishna Prasad

Why you should care for elephants and here's how you can protect them

Elephants are loved by many but how many of us take the effort to take an initiative to conserve them? Canadian filmmaker and elephant conservationist Patricia Sims, who is the co-founder of World Elephant Day, suggests easy ways to help protect the endangered species - not only at the tourism level but also to prevent human-elephant conflict

12 August,2024 12:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Railways to sensitise people against dropping food on tracks for elephant safety

NGOs, which study wildlife, have found that one of the reasons for the elephants and other wild animals getting hit by speeding trains is the smell of food leftovers dumped by commuters, that attract them to the tracks

12 August,2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Elephants linked to India's culture, history: PM Modi

On World Elephant Day, PM Modi also expressed his happiness over the increased numbers of elephants over the last few years

12 August,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Railways to sensitise people against dropping food on tracks for elephant safety

Railways to sensitise people against dropping food on tracks for elephant safety

NGOs, which study wildlife, have found that one of the reasons for the elephants and other wild animals getting hit by speeding trains is the smell of food leftovers dumped by commuters, that attract them to the tracks

12 August,2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Elephants linked to India's culture, history: PM Modi

Elephants linked to India's culture, history: PM Modi

On World Elephant Day, PM Modi also expressed his happiness over the increased numbers of elephants over the last few years

12 August,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
White tigress gives birth to 3 cubs, including 2 white cubs in MP's Gwalior zoo

White tigress gives birth to 3 cubs, including 2 white cubs in MP's Gwalior zoo

Of these cubs, two are white tigers and one is yellow. Both the tigress and cubs are completely healthy. They are under the supervision of the zoo management and veterinarians. These cubs are born on Sunday night at around 9 pm, he added

05 August,2024 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Gory sight as bodies and body parts continue to be fished out from Kerala

Gory sight as bodies and body parts continue to be fished out from Kerala

By now, around two dozen bodies and several body parts have been found and the sight of those engaged in collecting the remains and placing them in plastic covers is heart-breaking

02 August,2024 10:21 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Mumbai’s ongoing battle to preserve its green spaces in an urban hub

Mumbai’s ongoing battle to preserve its green spaces in an urban hub

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As Mumbai continues on its path of infrastructural development, we take a look at nature and wildlife conservation efforts that have shaped the city’s recent history and speak to people who have been associated with such efforts to get their views on navigating the ‘development vs nature’ dilemma

02 August,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

IN PHOTOS | Delhi struggles with air pollution ahead of Diwali 2024

Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' on Thursday as per latest available data. The air quality index was 336 at 7:30 AM according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. As Diwali 2024 approaches, the city is struggling with smog and air pollution. (Pics: PTI/AFP)

24 October,2024 01:37 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Mumbai may lose 10 percent land by 2040 due to rising sea levels

Mumbai may lose 10 percent land by 2040 due to rising sea levels

More than 10 per cent of the land in Mumbai and up to 10 per cent in Panaji and Chennai is at risk of inundation by 2040 due to climate change-induced sea-level rise, according to a new study

31 July,2024 10:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Seine swimming sessions called off due to faecal contamination and pollution

Seine swimming sessions called off due to faecal contamination and pollution

French authorities have invested 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) over the last decade to clean up the Seine

29 July,2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | AFP

Paris Olympics: Organisers cancel first triathlon training over Seine pollution

Paris Olympics: Organisers cancel first triathlon training over Seine pollution

The River Seine was declared clean enough for swimming in tests from mid-July, but doubts remained as to whether the waters would be fit for competition

28 July,2024 12:14 PM IST | Paris | AFP

Stringent policies necessary to restrict vehicular pollution: IIT Bombay study

Stringent policies necessary to restrict vehicular pollution: IIT Bombay study

Emissions from motor vehicles are major contributors to urban air pollution in India

25 July,2024 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.

    27 September,2024 02:33 PM IST
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