Pollution of the Ganges - Wikipedia
WEBThe Ganges is the most polluted river in the world, with human waste, industrial contaminants, and religious practices as major causes. Learn about the history, effects, and initiatives to clean up the river that provides water to 40% of India's population.
India’s effort to clean up sacred but polluted Ganga River
WEBFeb 11, 2020 · The Ganga River, also known as the Ganges, is one of the most revered and polluted waterways in the world, providing water to nearly half a billion people. The Indian government has launched a...
Inside India’s Gargantuan Mission to Clean the Ganges River
WEBNov 30, 2023 · The Ganges river is one of the world’s most sacred waterways—and one of its most polluted. To restore it, India is undertaking one of the biggest engineering programs in the history of...
Toxic plastics choking the River Ganges - Nature
WEBAug 24, 2021 · A survey of the Ganges river by researchers from IISER Kolkata reveals high levels of microplastics, toxic metals and carcinogenic additives in water and sediment. The plastic pollution...
Ganges water quality is worsening - Nature
WEBOct 25, 2021 · Discharge of pollutant-laden water into the river influenced the environmental parameters and concentration of macronutrients, worsening the water quality, the researchers report.
Restoring India’s holiest river - UNEP
WEBMar 24, 2023 · Learn how India is cleaning up the Ganga River, which is an economic lifeline for more than 500 million people and supports countless species. The Namami Gange programme, selected as a World Restoration Flagship, aims to improve water quality, prevent pollution, and revive wildlife and landscapes.
Ganges River | History, Map, Location, Pollution, & Facts
WEBSep 7, 2024 · Learn about the Ganges River, the holy river of Hinduism that flows through the Indian subcontinent. Find out its source, course, tributaries, and challenges of pollution.
The Ganges River Is Dying Under the Weight of Modern India
WEBSep 23, 2015 · The Ganges River, a sacred and vital source of life for millions, is facing severe pollution from sewage, industrial waste, and cremation practices. Learn how the river's health affects the people, wildlife, and culture in this Pulitzer Center story.
How to clean up the Ganges? | Science - AAAS
WEBNov 2, 2018 · Last month, one of India's leading environmental activists died after a 111-day hunger strike, failing to evoke changes to save India's most revered river (known as Ganga). After years of unrelenting abuse, Ganga is …
Ganges River Photos Reveal Pollution and Hope - National …
WEBApr 12, 2017 · See stunning images of the Ganges River, the world's most polluted waterway, by photographer Giulio Di Sturco. Learn how a recent court ruling in India may help protect the sacred river and...
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