microplastics

Study finds high level of microplastics in salt

A recent study has found a surge in harmful microplastics in sea salt produced over the last couple of years in the country.

Ban on single-use plastic: No visible step to enforce HC order

Three and a half years into the High Court order to ban single-use plastic products in the coastal districts, there has been no visible progress towards implementation.

Microplastics found in human lungs for the first time

Scientists have discovered microplastics in live human lungs for the first time.

Microplastics may enter foodchain through mosquitoes

Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers say, potentially uncovering a new way that the polluting particles could damage the environment.

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

Study finds high level of microplastics in salt

A recent study has found a surge in harmful microplastics in sea salt produced over the last couple of years in the country.

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

Ban on single-use plastic: No visible step to enforce HC order

Three and a half years into the High Court order to ban single-use plastic products in the coastal districts, there has been no visible progress towards implementation.

April 6, 2022
April 6, 2022

Microplastics found in human lungs for the first time

Scientists have discovered microplastics in live human lungs for the first time.

September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018

Microplastics may enter foodchain through mosquitoes

Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers say, potentially uncovering a new way that the polluting particles could damage the environment.

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