A new study highlights that microplastic pollution disrupts biological carbon pumping in oceans by affecting phytoplankton and zooplankton, reducing the seas’ ability to absorb CO2. The research urges integrated action on plastic pollution and climate change, emphasizing better waste management and cutting single-use plastics to protect oceans

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival returns for its 26th edition from January 31 to February 8, 2026, transforming Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda precinct into a vibrant cultural hub with over 300 programmes across 15 verticals