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EU to spend $3.71 billion to protect the ocean, environment chief says

The 40 commitments range from fighting marine pollution to supporting sustainable fisheries and investments in the so-called blue economy - sustainable use of marine and freshwater resources for economic activity.

16 April 2024, 09:02 IST

EU to spend $3.71 billion to protect the ocean, environment chief says

EU to spend $3.71 billion to protect the ocean, environment chief says

EU to spend $3.71 billion to protect the ocean, environment chief says

16 April 2024, 09:02 IST

Govt plans Rs 840-cr plan against marine pollution

The Rs 840-crore programme was announced in the state budget in 2022-23 after studies highlighted the dangers of marine plastic pollution

10 March 2023, 23:42 IST

Govt to come up with Rs 840-cr plan to check marine plastic pollution

Govt to come up with Rs 840-cr plan to check marine plastic pollution

Govt plans Rs 840-cr plan against marine pollution

10 March 2023, 23:42 IST

Scientists comb Japan waters to study new eco threat

The planet's seafloor is littered with an estimated 14 million tonnes of microplastics, according to a study released last year

25 October 2021, 04:31 IST

Into the 'plastisphere': Scientists comb Japan waters to study new eco threat

Into the 'plastisphere': Scientists comb Japan waters to study new eco threat

Scientists comb Japan waters to study new eco threat

25 October 2021, 04:31 IST

55,000 kg plastic waste collected from sea in 2 yrs

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'plogging' at Mamallapuram beach the other day highlights the littering of public places, the condition of the seas off the Indian coasts seems to be equally or more pitiable, as 55,000 kgs plastic waste have been collected from the sea off Kollam coast

15 October 2019, 16:06 IST

55,000 kg plastic waste collected from sea in 2 yrs

55,000 kg plastic waste collected from sea in 2 yrs

55,000 kg plastic waste collected from sea in 2 yrs

15 October 2019, 16:06 IST

NGC initiative to aid India shun single use plastic

National Geographic's multi-year global campaign 'Planet or Plastic?', it aims to significantly reduce the amount of single-use plastic.

03 October 2019, 11:02 IST

NGC initiative to aid India shun single use plastic

NGC initiative to aid India shun single use plastic

NGC initiative to aid India shun single use plastic

03 October 2019, 11:02 IST

Aquatic life perishes in Kolar lake due to sewage

Residents of Kolar who witnessed intense froth and stink at the Lakshmisagara Lake after the BWSSB pumped untreated sewage water from Bellandur, woke up to yet another shock on Wednesday morning

18 July 2019, 08:25 IST

Aquatic life perishes in Kolar lake due to sewage

Aquatic life perishes in Kolar lake due to sewage

Aquatic life perishes in Kolar lake due to sewage

18 July 2019, 08:25 IST