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- Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “The Generation That Destroys the Environment… – Lessons on environmental responsibility, climate change, sustainability, and why protecting nature matters for future generations by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt MovementQuote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: "The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price," Wangari Maat...27 Apr, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- Momentum sagging at UN plastic pollution treaty talksTalks on forging a landmark treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were stumbling Saturday, with progress slow and countries wil...10 Aug, 2025, 07.05 AM IST
- Plastic Treaty 2025: Will world leaders finally address the $1.5 trillion health crisis in Geneva?Global plastic treaty talks in Geneva 2025: Global leaders are meeting in Geneva to discuss a treaty on plastic pollution. A new report hig...05 Aug, 2025, 02.17 PM IST
- Nations will try again on plan to confront world's 'spiralling' plastic pollution messNations are convening in Geneva for critical talks aimed at finalizing a landmark treaty to combat the escalating plastic pollution crisis....05 Aug, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
- World Environment Day 2025: Top 50 powerful slogans to inspire everyoneWorld Environment Day 2025: The world will observe World Environment Day on June 5, 2025. The Republic of Korea will host the event. The th...04 Jun, 2025, 12.29 PM IST
- World must explore solutions to environmental crises without relying on US: ExpertsUS President Donald Trump has reversed restrictions on plastic straws, indicating a broader setback in combating plastic pollution. Experts...11 Feb, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
- 'Back to plastic': Trump pushes for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don't work'President Trump signed an executive order to reverse federal restrictions on plastic straws, citing their effectiveness over paper straws. ...11 Feb, 2025, 01.21 PM IST
- Plastic plague reaches Antarctica: Are we past the point of no return?Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey have discovered microplastics in Antarctic snow near remote glaciers. This breakthrough reveal...08 Feb, 2025, 07.01 PM IST
- In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisisNegotiators from around the globe convened in Busan, South Korea, to forge a treaty tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Sharp...25 Nov, 2024, 07.46 PM IST
- Plastic waste could double by 2050, researchers find, suggest policies to address issueA new study reveals that global plastic waste could double by 2050. However, implementing policies like increased recycling and waste manag...15 Nov, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
- India among 12 nations responsible for 60 pc of world's mismanaged plastic waste: ReportA new report by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action reveals that India, along with 11 other countries, is responsible for 60% of the world's m...12 Apr, 2024, 05.23 PM IST
- Over 80 pc people support cutting plastic production to save biodiversity, climate: SurveyGreenpeace's survey across 19 countries reveals significant support for cutting plastic production, transitioning to reusable packaging, an...04 Apr, 2024, 11.03 PM IST
- United States is world's biggest plastic polluter, Report findsOverall, the US contributed around 42 million metric tons (MMT) in plastic waste in 2016 -- more than twice as much as China and more than ...02 Dec, 2021, 04.05 PM IST
- FMCGs fuelling massive plastic expansion: GreenpeaceGreenpeace Philippines Campaigner Marian Ledesma said, "Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestle and other consumer goods companies are quick to publiciz...14 Sep, 2021, 01.59 PM IST
- World Environment Day: PPE, masks and shields... pandemic detritus adds to waste crisisWith waste disposal mechanisms less than perfect in India and the 'plastic footprint' becoming larger by the day, concerns on plastic waste...04 Jun, 2021, 05.59 PM IST
- Floating ocean plastics can contribute to global warming, find Indian researchersThe study found that floating plastics act similar to algae and prevent the absorption of sunlight by water bodies.26 Jul, 2019, 07.16 PM IST
- Coke, Pepsi, Nestle top makers of plastic waste: ReportCoca-Cola, the world's largest soft drink maker, was the top waste producer, Greenpeace said, with Coke-branded plastic trash found in 40 o...09 Oct, 2018, 05.49 PM IST
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