Is the warming Pacific Ocean finally signalling an El Niño?

After cooling down suddenly in July, the Pacific Ocean is warming up once again but it could be another mischief played by the 'Little Boy'

SC lifts status quo on tree felling for Metro Car Shed in Aarey forest

This Court cannot be oblivious to the dislocation of public fund if a project like this is disregarded, the apex court said

What Aarey case means for forest land classification

The question of classification of the land as forest or revenue isn’t relevant in the matter due to the SC order in the TN Godavarman …

'Mumbai trans-harbour link won't be shifted'

Metropolitan region authority proposes temporary bridge to carry out construction so that flamingo habitat in Sewri is not disturbed

Ten dead, six injured in Mumbai building collapse

Yet another building collapses amid allegations of illegal modifications; number still trapped unknown

Maharashtra government dismisses 166 ‘corrupt’ agricultural market committees

Agricultural markets have turned into centres of political power, say farmers’ organisations

In reverse gear

The Mashelkar Committee's interim report on the country's auto fuel policy proves to be a major setback for the CNG campaign

Near ready for take-off

Environment ministry panel clears Navi Mumbai airport; hotel and golf course put on hold

Aarey's Chipko moment

The plan to clear Mumbai's last green cover is facing stiff resistance from citizens and non-profits

Maharashtra expands EV subsidies — but with a deadline

The revised EV policy aims to realise the state’s ambition to have 10% EVs among new vehicle registrations by 2025

There’s a cyclone coming to Mumbai, but it may not be bad news

Cyclone Vayu is expected to bring the mercury down in the coastal city with moderate rainfall

Making houses energy efficient

Our houses gobble up energy and spew out carbon dioxide. Shocking, but true. Buildings, primarily residential and commercial facilities, are …

Aarey back to square one: Green lobby readies to take on Shinde government

Ex-CM Fadnavis, who was adamant on building Metro project at forest site, now deputy CM in Cabinet that overturned Uddhav’s protection to …

Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary near Mumbai exempted from ESZ mandate by SC

Practical difficulties and ground realities need to be taken in account for 1 km ESZ, says apex court

Climate change is real: 600-900% excess rain in many Maharashtra districts

The ongoing floods in Maharashtra may further worsen as the IMD has predicted very heavy and extremely heavy rains in six districts July 24

Deadly Dimensions

Diesel may be the most commercially viable fuel at present, but one that raises serious doubts on the future of urban health. Sundeep Salvi of …

Signal, interrupted

By allowing high-rises around an advanced weather radar in Mumbai, IMD sets a bad example for the rest of the country

It’s been 40 years! Update India’s flood map NOW

Flood panel, on whose watch India’s flood-prone areas were demarcated, was formed in 1980 

Waterlogged Delhi, Mumbai missed chance to recharge groundwater

Both, Delhi and Mumbai, must clean their stormwater drains and maintain their green spaces to conserve rainwater

Planting trees to protect tiger habitat in Maharashtra

A safe forest corridor was critical for the facilitation of tiger dispersal between Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves, the organisation said

Panic among migrant workers as fresh COVID-19 lockdown starts in Mumbai

Migrants in Mumbai may be in greater trouble in 2021’s lockdown compared to last year

Can Navi Mumbai find a way out of its water shortage?

Navi Mumbai is digging wells to fight water shortage, but this may lead to another crisis instead of countering one

Slums and the story of India's housing crisis

The rate at which informal housing is being destroyed probably far exceeds the rate at which formal housing is being constructed

Heavy rains expose Mumbai’s vulnerability to flooding yet again

Despite massive water-logging every year, India’s commercial capital is dragging its feet on finding sustainable solutions to the problem

Chlorine leak in Mumbai suburb sends 120 to hospital

Unclaimed chlorine cylinders at port trust premises were not neutralised despite warnings