Interviews (Waste)

Microplastics now make up to 5% of particulate pollution in Indian cities, mostly from synthetic clothing, packaging, vehicle wear and footwear.
Waste

‘Microplastics now make up as much as 5% of particulate pollution in India’s cities’

Ravleen Kaur
6 min read
First study at human breathing height reveals particles under 10 microns detected in markets of four metros, posing rising health risks
Dipankar Ghose, Senior Director - Biodiversity Conservation, WWF-India (Second from left); Latika Nath, author, photographer and wildlife conservationist; Ravi Singh, Secretary General and CEO of WWF-India; SP Yadav, International Big Cat Alliance head; Gopal Namjoshi
Wildlife & Biodiversity

International Tiger Day 2024: My purpose is to appeal to people’s emotions about the environment through my art, says Gopal Namjoshi

Rajat Ghai
4 min read
Artist’s striking installation made from junk metal recently unveiled in run-up to Tiger Day
Photo: Vikas Choudhary
Waste

Recycling e-waste: ‘CPCB’s competence must be raised’

Shagun
3 min read
Swedish academic Thomas Lindhqvist, who introduced extended producer responsibility, says India doesn t need better recycling rules, but better implementation
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