Microplastic Pollution Prevalent in Lakes Too: Study
Microplastic pollution was detected in one of Western Europe's largest lakes, Lake Geneva, by EPFL researchers in large enough quantities to raise concern.
Microplastic pollution was detected in one of Western Europe's largest lakes, Lake Geneva, by EPFL researchers in large enough quantities to raise concern.
‘Children and youngsters play a major role in environmental conservation and tree plantation.’
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"The Minister stressed the need for minimising the use of plastic in daily life. He noted the adverse effects of plastic waste -- clogging of water channels, plastic deposit in bodies of cattle, non-biodegradability of plastic waste etc. He dissuaded the use of plastic, especially single-use plastic," an official statement said. Hussain also stressed the role of children in environmental conservation and tree plantation and asked the youngsters to spread the message of "no use of plastic".
The Acting Chief Justice said that two natural features of Delhi, the Aravalli range and the Yamuna River have been under constant environment threat despite monitoring by the Supreme Court and he High Court in the last three decades.
Marine Turtles at Risk of Losing Their Population Due to Rise in Plastic Pollution
When turtles ingest plastic, they can suffer intestinal blockage that can result in malnutrition, reduced growth rates, lower reproductive output and even death.
When turtles ingest plastic, they can suffer intestinal blockage that can result in malnutrition, reduced growth rates, lower reproductive output and even death.
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Caterpillars Might Help In Getting Rid Of Plastic Pollution
Caterpillars, can now help us get rid of the plastic pollution.
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World Environment Day
World Environment Day (WED) is observed annually on 5th June by the United Nations. The main aim of the campaign is to create awareness of the environment and specific environmental issues. The theme for this year 2018 is Beat Plastic Pollution.
World Environment Day (WED) is observed annually on 5th June by the United Nations. The main aim of the campaign is to create awareness of the environment and specific environmental issues. The theme for this year 2018 is Beat Plastic Pollution.
