Environmental groups are concerned that rich countries are exporting plastic to poor countries in the form of “refuse-derived ...

New plastic pollution hotspots revealed. According to the paper's estimated global data for 2020, the worst polluting countries were: India: 9.3 million metric tons—around a fifth of the total ...

Plastic pollution tends to float near the surface and build up in large, rotating ocean currents known as gyres. The ...

Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal cleanups.

Sunscreen chemicals like EHMC may be silently increasing ocean plastic pollution by strengthening harmful microbial biofilms ...

Surging plastic pollution poses environmental crisis. ... He also warned against the widespread practice of waste burning, particularly plastic waste, which releases toxic gases into the atmosphere.

New research reveals the impact of discarded plastic materials on young birds—with chicks dying after becoming entangled in ...

Plastic pollution, waste burning pose major health risks in Africa Leaders must adopt a One Health approach to mitigate risks Regional cooperation, investment in innovation are crucial; Share this ...

Urgent action is needed to combat plastic pollution and its health impacts. Sunday, Jul 13, 2025. New Delhi o C. Subscribe. Sign in. ... while strictly avoiding open burning. ...

In rural areas, plastic burning contributes to air pollution. In urban areas, clogged drains are a leading cause of flash floods,” Ogunyemi said. “Plastics have even found their way into the ...

Plastic is not only littering Louisville roads and waterways, it is impacting our health. Join the global 'Plastic Free July' movement.

Nagpur: As the world observes World Environment Day 2025 with the pressing theme \\"Ending Plastic Pollution Globally\\", doctors from various specialitie.