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IMPACT OF PLASTIC ON MARINE
Rotating garbage island bigger than many countries is floating in Pacific: This 1.6 million sq km patch contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic & is causing serious harm to nature- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homes
- For over 100 years global plastic pollution became menace for environment, now forks created from sugar can be household alternative
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 23%Sentiment is a fickle thing and can change before you know it. And by the time you figure out why, the market would have moved on. So, whil...08 Aug, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- India's energy security at risk from Hormuz-Red Sea double squeeze, says CareEdge RatingsIndia faces significant energy security risks from chokepoint disruptions. A dual closure could push Brent crude prices to $130-135 per bar...29 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- In 1990, Texas shrimper Diane Wilson began hunger strikes against petrochemical pollution; decades later, her nurdle lawsuit won a $50 million settlementDiane Wilson fought a petrochemical company for decades over pollution. She used hunger strikes and a protest boat to gain attention. Wilso...29 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games open with scaled-down format and a promise of a sustainable futureIn a grand display at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, the 23rd Commonwealth Games commenced with King Charles III's official opening. He underscored t...24 Jul, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...18 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- The Ocean’s Tiniest Drifters May Be Quietly Deciding Where Plastic Ends UpNew research reveals ocean microbes significantly influence plastic's journey. These tiny organisms attach to plastic, altering its buoyanc...17 Feb, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
- The growing scourge of plastic pollution: In numbersIn December, nations may agree on a pioneering treaty to cut plastic pollution, projected to triple by 2060. Global plastic production has ...29 Oct, 2024, 12.03 PM IST
- Coral reefs in peril: Research reveals fishing gear plastics inflict severe damage to underwater ecosystemPlastic pollution in coral reefs is mainly made up of fishing gear debris, according to research by an international team published in the ...15 Jul, 2023, 09.51 AM IST
- Microplastics : What are they, its harmful impact and solutionMicroplastic pollution has become a major environmental and health concern due to their proliferation in oceans and their presence in every...05 Jun, 2023, 05.56 PM IST
- Whale found dead with 100kg ‘litter ball’ in stomach03 Dec, 2019, 10.05 AM IST
- Plastic pollution harming bacteria that help us breathe15 May, 2019, 02.09 PM IST
- More microplastics on Maharashtra, Karnataka beaches than Goa: studyDuring the study, researchers found significant variations in the distribution pattern of plastic contaminants on different beaches of Maha...22 Mar, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
- The plastic menace: How mankind is treating oceans as a global trash canWhen UN member countries come together in New York for the Oceans Conference in June, addressing marine litter will be a priority.27 May, 2017, 12.57 AM IST
- World Heritage-listed island most polluted place on EarthSydney, May 16 (IANS) A remote island in the South Pacific is the most polluted place on the planet, Australian research said on Tuesday.16 May, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
- 99% sea birds will have plastic in their guts by 2050Nearly 60 percent of seabird species like penguins, gulls and albatrosses have plastic in their gut and by 2050 this may rise to 99 percent...01 Sep, 2015, 04.27 PM IST
- 700 marine species threatened by plastic debris, says a studyNearly 700 species of marine animal are threatened by man-made debris such as plastic and glass, according to a new global study.20 Feb, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
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