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Why Mumbai still floods despite upgraded infrastructure; and why even light rain disrupts the city- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last forever
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- Can you control 'act of God'? Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar asks Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on rain issueThe Maharashtra assembly witnessed a debate over heavy rains and their causes. Opposition members protested the delay in discussing the pre...08 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...25 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- Over 50 pc of world's mangroves at risk of collapse, climate change leading factor: IUCNGlobal mangrove assessment reveals over half at risk, 1 in 5 severely, due to climate change and threats like deforestation. IUCN's Red Lis...22 May, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
- India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation: Environment min at COP28"India has adopted a holistic approach towards conservation. We are not just focused on reducing emissions to tackle temperature rise, but ...10 Dec, 2023, 12.37 AM IST
- Centre to focus on mangrove plantation along coastline"Not only in India but Sunderbans is the world's unique biodiversity sphere located between two countries. The central funds and state fund...15 Feb, 2023, 11.53 PM IST
- Sundarbans has 'lost 110 square kilometres of mangroves in two decades'"Huge mangroves were lost in the British era as well. There is a 5.2 mm rise in sea levels in the Sunderbans. People have been affected by ...24 Jan, 2023, 12.13 AM IST
- India's G-20 presidency an opportunity for developing countries to mainstream climate change agenda: EnvironmentalistsThe troika comprises Indonesia, India and Brazil, the first time that three developing and emerging economies are part of the core group of...21 Jan, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
- By 2070, 50% of India’s mangroves will shift or vanish due to climate change: Study17 Nov, 2022, 09.03 PM IST
- Apple comes forward to protect mangroves, local livelihoods in IndiaThrough the partnership, AERF will enter into conservation agreements with local community members, offering support in exchange for conser...22 Apr, 2022, 11.10 AM IST
- Climate: Removing CO2 from the air no longer optionalEven scientists sceptical about its feasibility agree that without carbon dioxide removal (CDR) -- aka "negative emission" -- it will be ve...19 Oct, 2021, 09.59 AM IST
- Mangroves destruction, unplanned construction to blame for flooding in Mumbai: ExpertsSimilar concerns have also been raised by agencies like the Mangrove Society of India (MSI), which in its 2019 report stated that 75 cases ...06 Aug, 2020, 12.01 PM IST
- Climate change could wipe out Bengal tigers in 50 years14 Feb, 2019, 07.31 AM IST
- Government to introduce crab breeding in more states to boost exportsSeveral exporters have been unable to meet the demand because of shortage of live crabs. India annually exports about Rs 300 crore worth of...06 Sep, 2016, 07.28 PM IST
- ZSI monitoring climate change impact on Sundarban animalsTo measure the effect of climate change on the flora and fauna of Sundarbans, the Zoological Survey of India has set up monitoring bases in...02 Jul, 2015, 12.08 PM IST
- Zoological Survey of India monitoring climate change impact on Sundarban animalsThe monitoring process is an ongoing one and experts are sent to the spot to collect data about their population and species.02 Jul, 2015, 09.57 AM IST
- Once rich in biodiversity, Konkan mangroves on the decline nowThe diversity and distribution of present day mangrove vegetation along the west coast and Konkan in particular, is under tremendous stress.03 Jul, 2012, 03.52 AM IST
- 'Declare mangroves protected forests'Is it a case of fence eating the crop? Green activists say the government is the biggest culprit for the depletion of mangrove forests in I...28 Jan, 2011, 11.46 AM IST
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