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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

25 July,2024 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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
Hidden adventures of wildlife rescuers

Hidden adventures of wildlife rescuers

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

24 July,2024 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Climate change caused Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in 120 years: Studies

Climate change caused Earth's axis to meander 10 metres in 120 years: Studies

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

20 July,2024 03:40 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Travel tips: Dos and Don'ts for going on a monsoon trek

Travel tips: Dos and Don'ts for going on a monsoon trek

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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

19 July,2024 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

World Elephant Day: 5 lesser-known facts about elephants

On World Elephant Day, Every year August 12, is celebrated as World Elephant Day across the globe to reaffirm mankind's collective pledge to conserve one of the most iconic species on the planet. This year's theme is personifying prehistoric beauty, theological relevance and environmental importance

12 August,2024 02:43 PM IST | Social Media
MP's Indore sets world record by planting 11 lakh saplings in one day

MP's Indore sets world record by planting 11 lakh saplings in one day

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

15 July,2024 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI

Gear up for India’s biggest pet festival - Pet Fed 2023

Gear up for India’s biggest pet festival - Pet Fed 2023

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

12 July,2024 07:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Beyond the smog: Proactive policy moves to address Mumbai's air quality concerns

Beyond the smog: Proactive policy moves to address Mumbai's air quality concerns

By fostering youth engagement and mainstreaming climate initiatives, a culture of change can be induced that transforms Mumbai into a cleaner, more sustainable city

12 July,2024 06:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Bandra's green revolution: Youth battle air quality crisis by planting trees

Bandra's green revolution: Youth battle air quality crisis by planting trees

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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

12 July,2024 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

Jackie Shroff spills brutal truth we need to hear on World Environment Day 2024

    Jackie Shroff spills brutal truth we need to hear on World Environment Day 2024

    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. 

    05 June,2024 10:15 PM IST
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