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World's wealthiest 10 pc responsible for two-thirds of global warming: Study

World's wealthiest 10 pc responsible for two-thirds of global warming: Study

The study directly links climate change to personal lifestyle and investment choices of high-income individuals, according to researchers

08 May,2025 10:44 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA

World energy methane emissions near record high in 2024: IEA

Slashing emissions of methane -- second only to carbon dioxide for its contribution to global warming -- is essential to meeting international targets on climate change

07 May,2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | AFP
These artists are using unique mediums to shed light on environment issues

These artists are using unique mediums to shed light on environment issues

Art has always reflected society, and artists are getting louder about depleting nature and the increasing pollution around us

04 May,2025 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Junisha Dama
How musicians are using their music to raise awareness about the environment

How musicians are using their music to raise awareness about the environment

Musicians across the world are increasingly using their platforms to raise awareness about environmental issues, blending artistry with activism to inspire change

04 May,2025 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Spandana Bhura
BMC launches initiative to collect pet waste and e-waste, check how to register

BMC launches initiative to collect pet waste and e-waste, check how to register

The initiative is part of the city's ongoing efforts to manage the 7-8 million tonnes of daily solid waste and the expansion for collection of e-waste and pet waste follows after a positive public feedback and growing demand from citizens, an official statement said

03 May,2025 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
TMC seals seven spice mills in crack down against noise pollution

TMC seals seven spice mills in crack down against noise pollution

The locals had reported that large machinery used in these mills was generating noise levels of up to 100 decibels, causing serious disturbance in the surrounding area, the Thane Municipal Corporation said

02 May,2025 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Extreme temperature caused at least 35,000 deaths in India from 2001-2019: Study

Extreme temperature caused at least 35,000 deaths in India from 2001-2019: Study

Findings show an upward-moving, increasing trend in deaths due to a heatstroke and exposure to cold temperatures

02 May,2025 03:54 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Increasing vegetation may help prevent over 1.1 mn heat-related deaths: Study

Increasing vegetation may help prevent over 1.1 mn heat-related deaths: Study

Between 2000-2019, heat exposure was associated with 0.5 million deaths per year, accounting for 0.91 per cent of global mortality

01 May,2025 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Air pollution exposure may increase risk of brain stroke in older adults: Study

Air pollution exposure may increase risk of brain stroke in older adults: Study

Ischemic stroke is a condition resulting from reduced blood supply to specific areas of the brain due to blocked blood vessels

30 April,2025 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Pune’s revised development plan to project urban needs till 2046

Pune’s revised development plan to project urban needs till 2046

Focus on sanitation, traffic, pollution, and waste management; environment-related zones to undergo impact evaluation for better outcomes, says PMRDA commissioner Dr Yogesh Mhase in an interview with mid-day

30 April,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal

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