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The latest victim of global warming are barrages that are producing dangerous methane only to add to rising temperatures. As many of the country’s dams crumble under fiercer monsoons, we need to ask, do we need dams at all?

11 August, 2024 07:48 AM IST | Arpika Bhosale

Powai dam overflowing on July 24 after incessant rains in the city. Not only is the over-topping of water from a dam a reason behind it weakening, but is clear indication that dams are not built keeping the changing climate in mind. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi

AMRUT cities participate in workshop for climate and clean air action plans

In line with this national commitment, the Government of Maharashtra is actively collaborating with different partners to fast-track the climate and clean air action plans

08 August, 2024 06:46 PM IST | A Correspondent

Powai dam overflowing on July 24 after incessant rains in the city. Not only is the over-topping of water from a dam a reason behind it weakening, but is clear indication that dams are not built keeping the changing climate in mind. Pic/Sayyed Sameer Abedi

Mumbai may lose 10 percent land by 2040 due to rising sea levels

31 July, 2024 10:35 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

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'Biodegradable' tea bags can harm environment, all may not degrade: Study

28 May, 2024 04:38 PM IST| IANS

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Reducing plastic pollution by 5 per cent yearly may stabilise ocean microplastic

25 May, 2024 09:22 AM IST| IANS

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Vegetable prices to remain hiked until June due to high temperatures

26 April, 2024 03:30 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

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February most likely to break many global heat records: Meteorologists

17 February, 2024 06:38 PM IST| IANS

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Asha Gautam's new venture highlights the need for sustainability in fashion

01 February, 2024 05:52 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Embroidered border of an old saree is transferred on a new base. Photo Courtesy: Asha Gautam

Big emitters of greenhouse gases not acknowledging climate risks: Carbon Tracker

06 October, 2022 11:33 AM IST | IANS

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