Editorial photo #13974916 Environmental Issue
UN Warns Of Rising Marine Pollution
A child sits near a pile of garbage washed ashore by high tide on a beach in Mumbai, India, on July 16, 2026. The scene reflects concerns about marine pollution, where rising tides and plastic waste affect coastal livelihoods and ecosystems, according to the United Nations' Third World Ocean Assessment press release (June 2026). (Photo by Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto)