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60 million years of climate change triggered rise of reptiles: Study
New study by scientists sheds light on the origin of the Moon
Old fishing methods helped collect 500 kg garbage in 72 hrs from a Mumbai creek
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve mahouts will record their experiences with elephants
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
Elephant Day 2022: ‘As policies improve, human-elephant conflict worsens'
PremiumIndia boasts of close to 30,000 tuskers but even as there are efforts being made to conserve them, man-elephant conflict seems to be a cause for concern. Mid-day Online spoke to Patricia Sims, founder of World Elephant Society, to understand how conservation has changed in the last 10 years since she first instituted the day for elephants
Climate change has an impact on over 200 human pathogenic diseases: Study
The research found that more than 58 per cent, or 218 out of 375, of known human pathogenic diseases -- such as dengue, hepatitis, pneumonia, malaria, Zika and more -- had been affected at some point, by at least one climatic hazard, via 1,006 unique pathways
The pedigree problem: Here’s how the fixation with purebred pets harms animals
PremiumThe fascination with pedigree dogs and cats has boosted the culture of shopping for pets in India. Animal welfare activists and experts tell us how it endangers pets and why adopting an indie is an ethical option
PPE kits used during Covid-19 pandemic had an impact on wildlife: Study
According to a study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, 114 incidents of animals being affected by PPE debris in 23 countries were recorded from April 2020 to December 2021
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WEF calls for rapid industry decarbonisation to limit global warming
In the first edition of a report on the state of the net-zero transition in key industrial sectors, the Net-Zero Industry Tracker 2022, the WEF called for the urgency for industrial decarbonization that is reinforced by high energy prices and energy supply chain disruptions
30 July,2022 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Int'l Tiger Day: Mumbai’s tryst with tigers and the need for conservation plans
Many may not know that Mumbai has a history with tigers. One of the last recorded sightings of the big cat's pug marks here was in 2003 on the border of Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. A naturalist who was a part of that exercise recounts the experience, while another highlights the need for conservation in India
29 July,2022 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Heatwave in Europe underscores need for quick action against climate change: WHO
According to WHO regional director, 1,700 people have died as a result of the current heatwave in Spain and Portugal, and wildfires have spread from southern Europe to as far north as Scandinavia
23 July,2022 01:37 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Gorakhpur in UP to get a new vulture conservation centre
The centre will be built on land allotted under the Bombay Natural History Society. It will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on September 3, which also marks International Vulture Awareness Day
19 July,2022 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Delhi, London could face severe droughts amid rising heatwave: Report
According to a report by Christian Aid, global water use grew at more than twice the rate of population increases over the course of the 20th century
19 July,2022 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSNature And Wildlife News Photo Gallery
A festival by the Sanctuary Nature Foundation encouraged sustainable living
World Environment Day was celebrated by the Sanctuary Nature Foundation at National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) on June 5. The Kids for Tigers Festival, themed: ‘Only One Earth’ shone a spotlight on climate action, nature action, and pollution action while encouraging young and old to live sustainably. The event attracted hundreds of children from all across the city, and was graced by Maharashtra Environment Minister, Aaditya Thackeray.
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Delhi, London could face severe droughts amid rising heatwave: Report
According to a report by Christian Aid, global water use grew at more than twice the rate of population increases over the course of the 20th century
19 July,2022 03:19 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
What's a 'Brimato'? Varanasi scientists now grow brinjal on 'Pomato' plant
Pomato was developed last year and the Indian Institute of Vegetable Research scientists have been trying to further improve its quality and quantity. Apart from brinjal, they are also growing chillies, and working on growing cucumber, gourd and bitter gourd in one pot
17 July,2022 01:36 PM IST | Varanasi | IANS
Trends from 120-year data indicate land use pattern influence rainfall: Study
The current spatial and temporal extremes of southwest monsoon have perplexed many, with central and southern peninsular India receiving far excess rains and Indo-Gangetic belt receiving large deficit
16 July,2022 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
World Snake Day: Why the tricky task of snake rescuing attracts some Mumbaikars
PremiumMumbai’s snake rescuers are passionate individuals, for whom the reptile’s safe return to the wild is what matters the most. On World Snake Day, we look at how despite several risks and little to no compensation involved, they offer the service in addition to their day jobs
16 July,2022 10:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Sarasvati T
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