Tag: pollution
Puppetry Promotes Public Cleanliness
In Rajasthan, an NGO uses puppet shows to raise awareness on environmental issues.
Cremation Customs Pollute Ganges River
The Ganga in Allahabad is being polluted by the tradition of immersing cremated corpses.
Polythene Ban? It Exists Only On Paper
Despite a ban, rampant use of polythene continues in Goa.
Flourishing Mines Devastates Farmland
Mines in Goa destroy local tribal communities’ livelihood, while benefiting a few corporations
Drinking Water That Causes Cancer!
Residents of a Chattisgarh village in India battle cancer after drinking water contaminated with arsenic.
Pandharpur YatraThe Real Cost
Every year the Pandharpur yatra of Maharashtra generates an enormous pile of garbage, making people sick in dozens of villages.
Plastic BagIs a Ban Enough?
India consumes around five million tonnes (mt) of plastic products every year.