Emissions from motor vehicles are major contributors to urban air pollution in India
The World Wildlife Day is observed every year on March 3 to raise awareness about the wild fauna and flora across the globe. Midday Online spoke to wildlife rescuers from Pune to learn about the adventures and challenges of rescuing wildlife animals and birds in Maharashtra
Melting ice, dwindling groundwater, and rising seas, a result of climate change, have also led to the Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in the last 120 years
The rainy season is here and just like every year, people have the itch to go on treks. While they yearn for the experience what they forget about is doing their research before they embark on the journey. As the trekking season sets in, city experts share the best practices for people who want to go on treks
Guinness World Record's consultant, Nishchal Barot, remarked that the previous record was held by Assam, where 926,000 saplings were planted in a single day
Pet Fed will be taking the festivities to six major cities across the country, creating a platform for pets and their humans to come together for a memorable celebration of their unique bond
By fostering youth engagement and mainstreaming climate initiatives, a culture of change can be induced that transforms Mumbai into a cleaner, more sustainable city
Starting out with phase 1 of the tree plantation drive, young leaders planted 53 saplings at the Carter Road Promenade to take action against the worsening impact of poor Air Quality Index
Bheem (38), who resided in the Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by the police from Geeta Colony yesterday afternoon after he was identified as a suspected smuggler by an informer
Each biosphere reserve promotes innovative local sustainable development solutions, protects biodiversity, and addresses climate disruption
In just six hours, many areas in the city recorded more than a staggering 200 mm - 300 mm rainfall from 1 a.m. till 7 a.m., according to the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the downpour continued with a forecast of heavy rain for the next two days
With June having ended in deficit, it is imperative that July sees healthy rainfall and the month has begun on a promising note, said Madhavi Arora, Lead Economist, Emkay Global Financial Services
In just six hours, many areas in the city recorded more than a staggering 200 mm - 300 mm rainfall from 1 a.m. till 7 a.m., according to the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the downpour continued with a forecast of heavy rain for the next two days
09 July,2024 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSWith June having ended in deficit, it is imperative that July sees healthy rainfall and the month has begun on a promising note, said Madhavi Arora, Lead Economist, Emkay Global Financial Services
09 July,2024 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSMaruti Suzuki India on Monday said it surpassed 2 million cumulative vehicle dispatches using Railways as part of its ‘green logistics’ goals
08 July,2024 01:36 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSEven as greenhouse gases are increasing unprecedentedly, it can decrease rainfall in the equatorial region and affect India's biodiversity hotspots, according to a new study
04 July,2024 12:17 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSThe Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel said on Sunday that the kingdom's healthcare sector addressed "numerous" heat stress cases, with some individuals still in medical care, the Saudi Press Agency reported
24 June,2024 12:56 PM IST | Riyadh | IANSADVERTISEMENT
The wings of the world's tiniest birds are a near-invisible blur as they whizz around tourists visiting a private Cuban garden that has become a haven for the declining species. The bee hummingbird, which measures just five to six centimeters (two inches) long, is only found in Cuba. Its losses have been huge, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) saying it has disappeared from many areas due to deforestation. (Report and Images: AFP)
Climate change is leading to a rise in nighttime warming, which is impacting sleep quality and human health in India and across the globe, said the analysis by Climate Central and Climate Trends
21 June,2024 10:52 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
NOx are highly reactive toxic air pollutants which can contribute to acid rain, and ozone layer depletion and pose significant health threats -- particularly in relation to respiratory disease -- contributing to air pollution-related mortality, the researchers said
15 June,2024 01:16 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The environment enthuiast and Bollywood actor linked his passion of plants to a school project in which he sowed methi seeds as a young child
05 June,2024 10:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Jasmeen Ara Shaikh
Methane is about 80 per cent more potent in trapping heat and carbon dioxide, making it a major contributor to the current heatwave. Nitrous oxide also absorbs radiation and traps heat in the atmosphere, raising temperatures
05 June,2024 02:16 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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Be it in premieres or parties, it is not an unusual sight to catch Jackie Shroff with a small plant pot in his hand. He makes plants his accessory and this is not without a reason. It’s his unique style of reminding everyone around to do their bit for environmental conservation along with participating in activities that bring environmental awareness. The actor has always been vocal about saving the environment and this time in an exclusive chat with Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor, he shares his wisdom. This World Environment Day 2024, hear what ‘Bhidu’ Jackie Shroff has to say on protecting the environment.
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