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Mumbai's beaches are overwhelmed by plastic pollution, revealing the significant impact of consumer waste and the urgent need for environmental responsibility.
A panel at the National Geographic Explorers Festival discusses the growing reliance on plastics and the need for innovative solutions to address pollution.
A recent UN report stated that one million species are threatened with extinction, including 60% of all large mammals and a significant number of plants.
Coca-Cola faces scrutiny over its commitment to a 'World Without Waste' amid plastic pollution.
Child labor, hazardous working conditions, and environmental degradation in smartphone production are highlighted through the practices of companies like Samsung and Huawei.
Niger's Areva mine produces uranium, endangering Arlit's residents and wildlife.
During the length of the film, nearly 13 million plastic bottles will have been sold by the Coca-Cola group throughout the world.
Students in Brussels demand climate action, highlighting Europe's struggle to meet pollution goals.
Every single minute, two truckloads of plastic are dumped into rivers and seas globally.
Beijing generates 25,000 tons of waste daily, straining its infrastructure and threatening the livelihoods of 170,000 rubbish pickers reliant on recycling.
More than 80% of children in a village near Guango, China, tested positive for zinc poisoning due to exposure from electronic waste processing.
Infant birth defects in China rise 40% due to pollution from factories and untreated waste.
China's ban on imports causes a recycling crisis for PJ Harvey's family business.
The Black River in China faces pollution challenges affecting local agriculture and economy.
Coca-Cola's environmental impact in the UK is scrutinized, revealing that the nation generates two billion plastic bottles and cans annually while questioning the company's recycling claims.
A resident fights against sewage pollution in their river, urging to stop sewage going into it.
Allseas seeks rare metals from deep-ocean nodules, driven by corporate greed and demand.
Tulum's underwater ecosystem is threatened by pollution from tourism and human activity.
Gavin Newsom, the mayor of San Francisco, discusses his environmental policies, including a goal of zero waste and initiatives to combat plastic pollution.
Every month, 500 container-loads of electronic waste are dumped in Ghana, exposing local children to toxic materials and severe health risks.
Greenwashing highlights corporate deception amid the urgent climate crisis and seeks solutions.
Nearly 700,000 tons of household and industrial waste have been imported into Albania for destruction or recycling in recent years.
Ronald Liesemer reveals how the plastics industry used recycling to fend off bans in 'Plastic Wars.'
A citizen submitted 297 complaints about idling vehicles in New York City, earning $9,000 from fines imposed on violators.
Informal pickers in India face prejudices despite the country's high recycling levels.
150 million liters of sewage flow into the Ganges every day, affecting over 500 million people who depend on the river for water.
Between 10,000 and 15,000 tourists visit Bali each month, contributing to a growing waste crisis that threatens the island's environment and local culture.
In 2019, Robin collected 1,731 cigarette butts and numerous single-use plastic bottles from North Beach, Aberystwyth, during a beach clean.
Three executives reveal the plastics industry's doubts about recycling's effectiveness.
More satellites orbit Earth, increasing collision risks and the need for space debris management.
The Buriganga River faces severe pollution, threatening the community's survival without clean water.
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 released 210 million gallons of oil, severely impacting Louisiana fisheries and prompting advocacy from local fisher Kendra Arneson.
Since 2008, crude oil transported by rail in North America has increased by more than 4,000%, raising safety concerns among local officials and communities.
Timmy Covi helps clean up the Taylor Energy oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, America's longest-running spill.
Every year, the Dutch government spends 6 million euros on clean-up operations for toxic waste from illegal drug production.
Barron Partlow documents the wastewater crisis at Goat Canyon affecting the United States.
2,000 miles separate the Alberta tar sands from Chicago, yet petroleum coke dust from a nearby facility impacts the city's Southeast side neighborhoods.
In 2020, the UK recycled 486,000 tonnes of plastic, yet an estimated 60% of what goes into incinerators is recyclable material.
A study found elevated levels of phthalates in pesto, Asian sauces, and even organic milk, raising concerns about toxins in food packaging.
A marine protected area in Mexico faces illegal fishing, with poachers earning up to $100,000 for a kilo of totoaba swim bladders sold in China.
The world generated 2.2 billion tons of waste in 2021, a figure expected to nearly double by 2050, prompting innovative solutions for recycling and upcycling.
More than four million acres in the Gulf of Mexico have become uninhabitable for most marine life due to low oxygen levels.
Environmental journalist Beth Gardiner debunks three common myths about air pollution, highlighting its varied impacts on health and society.
Taiwan transformed from being labeled "garbage island" to one of the cleanest places on Earth over the past three decades through extensive recycling efforts.
Half of all clothes are thrown away within a year, highlighting fast fashion's impact on waste.
The fashion industry faces environmental crises from cotton and chemical waste in Asia.
Taiwan has a recycling fleet that collects waste five days a week, supported by a national fund that ensures recyclers are financially protected.
Billions of pads and tampons end up in the environment each year, contributing to significant plastic pollution linked to menstrual product stigma.
