Editorial photo #12521401 Environmental Issue
Mithi River In Mumbai
A man collects recyclable materials from the trash-laden banks of the Mithi River in Mumbai, India, on July 1, 2025. Despite multiple cleanup efforts, the river remains choked with industrial waste, sewage, and plastic debris, highlighting the ongoing environmental and public health challenges in one of India's most populous cities. (Photo by Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto)