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The nature, intensity, impact and urgency of the issue have changed over the decades
Plastics industry body urges Govt for restructuring of custom duties on imports
APIMA organized a meet to discuss measures that needs to be taken by the government for revival of the Plastics Industry.
Plastic fixation making us overlook other planet problems?
Here's how our obsession with plastic pollution is distracting our attention from bigger environmental challenges.
Researchers reveal plastics have entered human food chain
What is unknown is whether concentration of plastic being ingested is higher than that coming out, due to particles crossing the gut wall.
Common white pigment linked to diabetes: study
The number of people with diabetes has quadrupled during the past four decades.
Reducing exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals to tackle obesity
Obesogens can promote fat accumulation through increasing the number and size of fat cells or by increasing appetite.
Real problem: Biodegradable plastic is the way out to curb pollution
The global production capacity of biodegradable plastic is 4 mt currently. It needs to be increased urgently.
Everyday chemicals linked to brain disorders in children, says study
Medical review went on to add items such as cosmetics, furniture and plastics could be linked to brain development disorders in children.