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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, Mumbai will once again come together in even greater numbers to clean its beaches, water bodies and mangroves. #LiveGreen #CleanIndia

One of the simplest and most cost-effective measures to protect mangroves, these natural barriers also help absorb carbon emissions from vehicles, thereby reducing air pollution in the zone!

He asked to have solar power generators installed in all of their four bungalows in Madh Island, Mumbai. Though sceptical at first, the father decided to put his son’s idea to practice and installed solar panels at the cost of Rs 18 lakhs in 2017.

The Olive Ridley Turtle has been classified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as a vulnerable species.

“I did not allow them to leave. I said first talk to me and tell me how are these girls related to you. These girls had travelled all the way from Gujarat, they told me.”

‘I’ll give you your freedom. But if you want to stay with me, I’ll leave no stone unturned to take you home with me to France. You really are my dog.’

Rishi Agarwal, an expert in waste management, also submitted a formal proposal to BMC, suggesting the formation of a long-term team of citizens, civic body officials, and other stakeholders, to join hands and maintain cleanliness in Mumbai's water bodies.

‘Lavani’ as a dance form dates back to the seventeenth century, but came to prominence only during the Peshwa rule. A genre of folk dance, it deals with subjects like society, religion, and politics, while most songs are erotic and satirical.

To increase the green cover along Mumbai's coastline, an environmental activist has started an initiative along with an NGO to plant coconut trees.

"I was shocked to hear some women say they use leaves, old ragged dupattas, and dirty discarded napkins even. This was not just an eye-opener for me - but was extremely disturbing.”