"floating garbage"

#13894103

27 Jun 2026

A boatman collects floating garbage and plastic waste from the algae-covered waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 27, 2026. Dal Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Kashmir, faces significant ecological challenges. Tens of millions of liters of untreated sewage enter the lake daily, along with approximately 80,000 tonnes of silt annually and solid waste from nearby settlements and houseboats. Elevated nutrient levels, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, have increased the growth of aquatic weeds and algae, reduced dissolved oxygen levels, and disrupted the lake's ecosystem. The declining water quality has impacted fish habitats, breeding, and survival, leading to a decrease in native fish populations and affecting the livelihoods of local fishing communities. Environmentalists and conservation authorities express concern over these issues.

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#12944500

3 Nov 2025

Garbage and debris from immersions of idols float at the bank of the river Ganges, as seen in Kolkata, India, on November 3, 2025.

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#12944501

3 Nov 2025

Garbage and debris from immersions of idols float at the bank of the river Ganges, as seen in Kolkata, India, on November 3, 2025.

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#12944508

3 Nov 2025

Garbage and debris from immersions of idols float at the bank of the river Ganges, as seen in Kolkata, India, on November 3, 2025.

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#12926370

30 Oct 2025

Floating garbage and thick layers of algae cover the surface of the Duri River at Tanjung Selor Street in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 29, 2025. Pollution from household waste continues to threaten water quality and the health of residents living along the riverbanks.

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#12168763

17 Mar 2025

A rubbish collection boat docks along a canal in Murano, Venice, Veneto, Italy, on December 13, 2021. Workers in high-visibility yellow jackets transport waste containers labeled ''Keep Venice Clean'' to the boat, where a crane lifts them onboard. The scene highlights Venice's unique waste management system, which relies on boats for garbage collection due to the city's canal-based infrastructure. The initiative emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment in the historic city.

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#12168764

17 Mar 2025

A rubbish collection boat docks along a canal in Murano, Venice, Veneto, Italy, on December 13, 2021. Workers in high-visibility yellow jackets transport waste containers labeled ''Keep Venice Clean'' to the boat, where a crane lifts them onboard. The scene highlights Venice's unique waste management system, which relies on boats for garbage collection due to the city's canal-based infrastructure. The initiative emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment in the historic city.

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#11565530

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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#11565531

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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#11565532

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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#11565533

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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#11565534

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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#11565535

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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#11565536

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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#11565537

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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#11565538

11 Sep 2024

A small amount of floating objects is seen in the backbend of part of the Three Gorges Reservoir in Yichang, Hubei province, China, on September 11, 2024. Most of these floating objects are white plastic foam, beverage bottles, and other domestic waste.

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