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plastic pollution
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis
For tackling plastics, the UN Environment Programme estimates about $1.64 trillion is needed by 2040 to drive new policies.
30 April 2024, 11:18 IST
Countries grapple with who should pay to tackle plastic pollution crisis
30 April 2024, 11:18 IST
Plastic pollution from cigarettes likely costs $26 billion per year, finds study
Although great strides have been made in developing policies to curb or ban single use plastics around the globe, tobacco's plastic has been overlooked, the researchers said.
04 December 2023, 16:18 IST
Plastic pollution from cigarettes likely costs $26 billion per year, finds study
04 December 2023, 16:18 IST
Plastic pollution threatens tourism in Kashmir border areas
The locals complained that a significant amount of waste was thrown by tourists in open spaces and there were no waste disposal facilities in these areas.
27 August 2023, 08:59 IST
Plastic pollution threatens tourism in Kashmir border areas
27 August 2023, 08:59 IST
Microbes: Panacea to India’s plastic mess?
India is among the top plastic polluters in the world, and scientists in the country are on the lookout for microbes to deal with it. How far can they help? Spoorthy Raman chronicles the efforts.
12 June 2023, 16:09 IST
Microbes: Panacea to India’s plastic mess?
12 June 2023, 16:09 IST