The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
Cities in Maharashtra have been publishing Environmental Status Report (ESR) for last 12 years. This report concludes with strategies on how to strengthen the quality and use of ESRs for action planning and provides guidance on how to prepare ESRs as well as way ahead. Cities in Maharashtra have been …
This paper examines the interaction between socio-demographic characteristics (electrical energy usage, population density, and percentage of owner occupied dwellings) and the ability of these characteristics to predict urban leaf area index using ordinary least squares regression (OLS). Urban leaf area index was estimated using a combination of field work, remote …
With 40% land reserved for green open spaces that support over 500 varieties of trees and 25 exotic bird species, Hiranandani's Powai township is a prime example of a vibrant, eco-friendly urban hub in the midst of Mumbai's concrete jungle.
The Rajanet Yegneswaran Charitable Trust was started by Janet S K Yegneswaran in 2005 in memory of her late husband R S Yegneswaran. The Trust plants trees for free to anyone who offers a place for planting and is willing to look after the sapling that has been planted. The …
In a bid to replicate the success of the famed Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday announced that four new mini Lalbaghs would be created in the City, giving a fillip to the much needed green cover. All set: Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa (not in …
Smriti Kak Ramachandran NEW DELHI: Considered one of the greenest Capitals globally, Delhi is adding more greens and a smattering of colour to its existing biodiversity. The Delhi Government has roped in the Forest Research Institute, Dehra Dun, to create a bambusetum (an assortment of bamboo species), an arboretum (a …
Mandatory For New Buildings To Undertake Energy-Efficiency Measures Nitin Sethi | TNN New Delhi: The construction and housing sector will get a tad greener by the end of the next year. The government has decided to make it mandatory for new buildings to undertake energy efficient measures, rainwater harvesting and …
The Delhi government is mulling a study of the species of flora and fauna in the city. The study aims to find out as to which species are suitable for the climate in the city.
MUMBAI: H-West Ward Citizens' Federation chairperson Shyama Kulkarni protested the manner in which the government was trying to force the elevated route of the Mumbai Metro through the Bandra-Khar area, displacing people and commercial establishments, instead of opting for an underground line plan. Deposing before a government panel hearing the …
NEW DELHI: Racing against time and faced with the task of protecting the central ridge at all costs, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has carved out a 680-metre long tunnel under the ridge using innovative technology. The tunnel's final wall was broken on Monday. Unlikeall the other underground Delhi Metro …
Pune Mass transportation for the city and environment top the agenda of Mahesh Zagade, who took over as the new commissioner of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Tuesday. Zagade said his priority would be to focus on developing Pune
Last Thursday, the Tree Authority (TA) of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation gave the green signal to cut 2,000 trees for several infrastructure projects in the city, and transplantation of 2,000. Set up to protect and preserve the city's green cover, the Authority-comprising politicians, bureaucrats and tree experts-has according to environmentalists …
Federation of Jayanagar Residents' Associations had organised a spot inspection to clear doubts on the Metro Rail project on Nanda Road, here on Saturday. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) managing director N Sivasailam and Jayanagar MLA B N Vijayakumar joined the inspection to clarify apprehension on the number of …
