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Canada wildfires trigger health warnings in New York

A view of The Statue of Liberty covered in haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada, in New York on June 6. An unusually early and intense start to the wildfire season has set Canada on track for its worst-ever year as warm and dry conditions are forecast to persist for months. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a health advisory for counties including New York, Bronx, and Queens, reported Reuters. 
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Published on Jun 07, 2023 06:31 pm IST

Dia Mirza to Babil Khan, B-Town celebs who follow sustainable fashion

The fashion industry has been a major contributor to climate change and biodiversity loss. Sustainable fashion is an initiative and approach to fashion that takes into consideration the environmental, social, and ethical impact of the fashion industry. Several Bollywood celebrities are extending their support to sustainable or ethical fashion. From Dia Mirza to Babil Khan, here are six Bollywood celebrities who follow sustainable fashion. 
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Published on Feb 17, 2023 11:33 am IST

Photos: Striking images from Environmental Photographer of the Year (2022)

Grand title winner: Environmental photographer of the year | The Bitter Death of Birds: This image was made in Miankaleh, Iran on March 12, 2021 – In 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, thousands of birds had died in the Miankala lagoon due to lack of water and its contamination with various toxins. This photo shows the efforts of the environmental forces to collect the bodies and prevent the spread of this disease. In the next year, fortunately, the birds returned to the wetland from the beginning of October to the end of March and after that they migrate and the photographers were able to capture them for almost 6 months of the year. 
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Published on Dec 08, 2022 03:48 pm IST

Mangrove Photography Awards: Crocodile close-up shot declared the winner| Photos

Guardian of the mangroves – overall winner by Tanya Houppermans, Cuba.
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Published on Nov 02, 2022 02:17 pm IST

Pink dolphins rescued using drones in Bolivia's Amazon rainforest| Pics

A biologist with the rescue program explained that many pink dolphins lose access to the river because of their reproductive instincts.
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Updated on Oct 18, 2022 10:53 am IST

World Environment Day 2022: Beauty tweaks that will help you save the planet

While the need of the hour is to save the planet, it is important that each of us take small steps in our own immediate surroundings to help us better this planet that is our only home. Taking care of our skin and our body is something everyone does and if nurturing it is going to cause damage to the environment, then one needs to relook at the products that we use. While thinking of the environment, the prime factors that occur to us is the air, water and soil. 
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Updated on Jun 05, 2022 01:56 pm IST

World Environment Day 2022: 5 ways to adopt a sustainable lifestyle

Whether you've decided to lead a sustainable and eco-friendly life for the environment’s sake or simply want a change of things, every step you take counts. The adage “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” applies perfectly. Every bit you do for the environment will help the world come a step closer to achieving sustainability. While there are several ways to go green if you’re just starting out, Dr Merin Liza Jacob, Co- Founder of Green and Beige, shared with Zarafshan Shiraz, some simple steps you can take for a holistic, sustainable lifestyle. 
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Updated on Jun 05, 2022 12:56 pm IST

World Environment Day 2022: 7 best ways to reduce pollution in Indian cities

That all-around pollution has been one of the most pressing and exacting challenges that we face today is not an overstatement. Holding the dubious distinction of hosting 35 of the 50 global cities with the worst air quality, India is indeed the pollution capital of the world. Ahead of World Environment Day 2022 in an interview with HT Lifestyle, Suyash Gupta, Director General of Indian Auto LPG Coalition, told Zarafshan Shiraz, “While this persistent scourge has continued to play havoc with people’s health, for policymakers, the sheer scale, the spread and the complexity of the challenge have been daunting enough. For the world’s fastest-growing major economy today, aspiring to touch the $5 trillion mark in the nearest possible time, the dilemma of finding that fine balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability becomes particularly acute.” 
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Updated on Jun 05, 2022 12:57 pm IST

Dia Mirza welcomes summer season looking like a dream in orange floral top

On the occasion of World Health Day which was observed on April 7, Dia Mirza shared a heartfelt and inspiring note on the importance of nature. The actor shared a few stills of herself in a spring-summer floral orange dress surrounded by greenery.
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Updated on Apr 08, 2022 11:31 am IST

World Nature Conservation Day 2021: 6 things you can do to make a difference

Humans have been exploiting nature and its resources to such an extent that there is an imbalance between nature and humans. There is a rise in global temperature which is causing extreme weather conditions worldwide. Here are seven things you can do to make a difference on World Nature Conservation Day.
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Updated on Jul 28, 2021 04:44 pm IST

Photos: First heatwave of the season hits Delhi

A fan placed near a Covid-19 patient at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) Covid care centre in New Delhi on June 29, when the maximum temperature in Delhi touched 43 degrees Celsius, which classifying it as the first heatwave day this season according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
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Published on Jun 30, 2021 04:58 pm IST

Photos: Canada and northwestern US bake under a record-smashing heat wave

Pablo Miranda cools off in the Salmon Springs Fountain on June 27 in Portland, Oregon. The village of Lytton in British Columbia broke the record for Canada's all-time high, with a temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius, said Environment Canada. And in Eugene, Oregon, a temperature of 43.3 degrees Celsius forced organisers to postpone the final day of the US Olympic track and field trials, moving afternoon events to the evening.
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Published on Jun 28, 2021 04:12 pm IST

Photos: Western US braces for record heat wave

Park staff take pictures of a thermometer display showing temperatures of 130 Degrees Fahrenheit (54 Degrees Celsius) at the Furnace Creek Visitor's Center at Death Valley National Park in June 17 in Furnace Creek, California. Much of the western United States is braced for record heat waves this week, with approximately 50 million Americans placed on alert June 15 for "excessive" temperatures, which could approach 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) in some areas.
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Published on Jun 19, 2021 04:41 pm IST

Photos: Step into India’s private forests

A tiger rests in the private forest nurtured by Aditya Singh and Poonam Singh in Bhadlav, Rajasthan. The big cats stay sometimes for four or five days, an indication that they feel safe here.
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Updated on Jun 20, 2021 02:06 pm IST
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