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Every year March 23 is observed as World Meteorological Day to recognise the services of meteorologists and understand how they help in safeguarding public safety and well-being
There is no escaping climate change and its catastrophes. Mumbaikars have been navigating, coping, and fighting in the face of eco anxiety, annually flooding houses, existential dread and alarmist headlines. These are their hopes and concerns
Mumbai-based climate scientist Sridhar Balasubramanian observes that cyclones such as Tauktae cannot be stopped so the focus should be on reducing the impact. For the future, there is a need to preserve our ecosystem and create a robust climate-resilience framework
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope, astronomers detected gaseous water in the planet-forming disc around the star named 'V883 Orionis' about 1300 light-years away from Earth
The solution lies in climate resilient development. This involves integrating measures to adapt to climate change with actions to reduce or avoid greenhouse gas emissions in ways that provide wider benefits
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
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
Sparrows are omnipresent but most often than not we may not stop to appreciate them like we would other colourful species of birds. Mid-day Online spoke to city birders to understand why we should celebrate them and how housing colonies are suitable for them
Sparrows greeting us at our windows and balconies have become a rare sight. Every year, March 20 is celebrated as World Sparrow Day to raise awareness about the birds and their conservation
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
Of the companies that have targets, only four companies meet the "gold standard", i.e. report air travel emissions and commit to reducing them by 50 per cent or more, by 2025 or sooner
Three experts who have been closely associated with rivers and Mumbai's coastline collectively delve into the issues with river conservation in India
Of the companies that have targets, only four companies meet the "gold standard", i.e. report air travel emissions and commit to reducing them by 50 per cent or more, by 2025 or sooner
16 March,2023 12:40 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSThree experts who have been closely associated with rivers and Mumbai's coastline collectively delve into the issues with river conservation in India
15 March,2023 02:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoIndian filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves and producer Guneet Monga won the Oscar for the ‘Best Documentary Short Film’ this year. Mid-day Online spoke to Patricia Sims, Canadian documentary filmmaker and founder of World Elephant Day to share what this achievement means for the pachyderm
14 March,2023 08:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoIndia 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
13 March,2023 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento PintoThe free-flowing colour play might be fun for you, but can be harmful for animals. Expert shares seven actionable tips that pet parents can follow to ensure their furry friends are taken care of
08 March,2023 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai AgarwalADVERTISEMENT
Often wildlife gets stuck in arduous situations like falling in a well, getting hit by a car or electrocution. That is where these brave wildlife rescuers jump in and risk their lives to save them. Not only do they nurture and rehabilitate them but also enable them to return to the wild again
The free-flowing colour play might be fun for you, but can be harmful for animals. Expert shares seven actionable tips that pet parents can follow to ensure their furry friends are taken care of
08 March,2023 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
The suburban areas connected with Sanjay Gandhi National Par have a higher incidence of wildlife as they lie at the periphery of the forest. On World Wildlife Day, Midday Online spoke to Pawan Sharma, a wildlife rescuer from RAWW, an animal welfare organisation in Mumbai, to learn about human-wildlife interaction
03 March,2023 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
Heat exhaustion is commonplace, not just in case of humans but also animals. Your pets may require more attention and care during the ongoing heatwave, so we asked a veterinarian to share expert tips and outline signs of distress
26 February,2023 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Every new pet owner needs a few key things to keep their pet comfortable, healthy, and happy, from food and water bowls to toys and grooming equipment
21 February,2023 04:54 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
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Actress Zareen Khan whose song with Umar Riaz, Eid Ho Jayegi has just been released, introduces mid-day.com to her six pet cat babies. The actress who is an animal lover says if she had more space, she would like to adopt an entire animal kingdom.
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