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As sea levels rise, low-lying agricultural fields across the coast of Ratnagiri are increasingly being inundated with saltwater, making way for saline tolerant species like mangroves but at the cost of local livelihood.

Activists say site for Navi Mumbai International Airport is dangerously close to bird sanctuaries and roosting spots.

NGO’s study shows massive coastal inundation, shoreline erosion over three decades; says climate change, sand mining to blame

Preliminary data shows that between 1990 and 2022, there was a total loss of around 55 ha of coastal ecosystems

India marked a landmark moment for vulture conservation with the second phase of reintroduction programme of critically endangered Oriental White-backed Vulture at Rajabhatkhawa near the Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar of West Bengal.

In the latest development, the BMC will be appointing a company/agency to conduct an environmental impact assessment for Powai lake. After facing flak over its plans to construct a cycle track, landfilling activities and removal of hyacinth around Powai lake, the BMC has decided to conduct an environmental impact assessment before taking up construction work around the lake.

Updated: Over hundred square km of waterways and agricultural land lost. Share Article AAA The report predicts the possibility of excessive flooding in MMR if corrective measures are not taken. A file photo of Thane creek.   | Photo Credit: VIBHAV BIRWATKAR Over hundred square km of waterways and agricultural land lost. A study assessing satellite data over 30 years (between 1990 and 2019) on identifying critical impacts of coastal inundation along Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Konkan...

Green panel allows Great Nicobar plan to advance Updated: Updated: May 10, 2021 09:57 IST Environment Appraisal Committee which flagged concerns over project has now ‘recommended’ it ‘for grant of terms of reference’ for EIA studies Share Article A Leatherback turtle on the Galathea Bay nesting beach, Great Nicobar Island. File   Environment Appraisal Committee which flagged concerns over project has now ‘recommended’ it ‘for grant of terms of reference’ for EIA studies The En...

Mumbai to get 1st biodiversity management panel On December 1, during the General Body meeting, Mayor Kishori Pednekar gave the formal approval to the constitution of the committee and announced names of five environmentalist and experts who will be among the 23 members. Updated: December 14, 2020 10:38:49 am In 2016, the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court had ordered the state government to form a biodiversity committee under the urban bodies. (Representational)...