Browsing: Pollution

Indonesians rank among the highest consumers of microplastics globally, as revealed by a recent study conducted by Cornell University. The study meticulously maps the absorption of microplastics across 109 countries, revealing a staggering consumption rate of 15 grams per month for Indonesians. This alarming figure significantly surpasses that of other nations and has increased by 59-fold from 1990 to 2018.

This article discusses the looming threat of air pollution in Asia, with a focus on India, the second most polluted country globally. The impact of air pollution on life expectancy is comparable to that of smoking, and urgent action is needed from governments to combat the threat and safeguard public health. The article also discusses India’s efforts to combat air pollution and the need for a permanent reduction in particulate pollution to achieve remarkable health improvements in the region.