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A 69-year-old man with paralysis spent years rowing a boat alone through Kerala's polluted river, collecting plastic waste for pennies. When an engineer-turned-photographer shared his story online, both their lives transformed in ways neither expected.
Three high-tech river interceptors will protect Los Angeles waterways from ocean plastic pollution ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The expansion could stop up to 570 tonnes of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean each year.
A young engineer who saw more plastic than fish while diving as a teenager has now removed 50,000 tonnes of trash from waterways and says he can clean the world's oceans in just ten years. His solution targets the 1% of rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.
A critically endangered crocodile species just got a major boost in India, where 100 gharial hatchlings emerged in Rajasthan's National Chambal Sanctuary. The milestone shows conservation efforts are working for these ancient reptiles.
Southern California cities just signed a historic agreement to stop plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. The Ocean Cleanup's new river systems could protect beaches that collected 500 tons of trash last year alone.
Ghana's Ahafo Regional Security Council shut down an illegal mining operation destroying a major drinking water source, seizing five excavators and arresting operators. The bold move protects water for thousands and signals serious enforcement against illegal mining.
A Dutch nonprofit is deploying river barriers and autonomous boats to stop plastic before it reaches the ocean, and believes 90% of floating pollution can be prevented by 2040. The technology is already operating in eight countries and has removed nearly 50 million kilograms of waste.
A floating barrier will soon capture up to 540 tonnes of plastic waste annually from a Manila river before it reaches the ocean. The June 2026 deployment marks the first step in a bold plan to cut ocean-bound plastic by one-third this decade.
An environmental charity is matching every public donation to save England's River Teme during a week-long campaign. The funds will restore habitats, improve water quality, and help struggling Atlantic salmon populations bounce back.
New York City just took a major step toward bringing river herring back to the Bronx River after decades of decline. State grants and federal plans aim to remove century-old dams that have blocked fish from reaching their spawning grounds.
For 20 years, volunteers called the Mudcrabs have been restoring Sydney's Cooks River from one of Australia's most polluted waterways into thriving wildlife habitat. Their grassroots efforts are now recognized as the driving force behind the river's remarkable transformation.
Real estate founders team up with environmental group to restore floodplain health in Newton, New Jersey. Community members can join the free cleanup event to prevent microplastic pollution and protect local waterways.
Two donated trucks are helping remove 20,000 tons of plastic from Guatemalan rivers before it reaches the Caribbean Sea. The partnership between Kia and The Ocean Cleanup is protecting marine life and coastal communities across Central America.
Hundreds of Utah residents are signing up to clean streets and storm drains before trash reaches the Jordan River, proving small actions create big environmental wins. The March 14 cleanup is part of a year-round movement turning neighbors into watershed heroes.
A young inventor's nonprofit is deploying technology in 30 of the world's most polluting cities to prevent ocean plastic before it starts. Their data shows a small number of rivers cause most ocean pollution, and they're stopping it at the source.
The Yangtze River's fish population has tripled just five years into a decade-long fishing moratorium that relocated 200,000 fishermen with full support. The $2.7 billion restoration is reversing 70 years of ecological damage to one of the world's mightiest rivers.
A community is coming together to weave a living willow fence that will protect a local river while growing stronger each year. The innovative project turns pollution control into a hands-on celebration of nature.
Thirteen beloved UK swimming spots, including a historic stretch of the River Thames, are being considered for official bathing water status that would trigger stricter pollution monitoring and force water companies to clean up their act. Local swimmers who've been diving into these rivers for years could soon have legal protection and guaranteed water quality testing.
Manila will receive advanced AI-powered interceptors in 2026 to catch plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its proven technology to one of Asia's most polluted waterways as part of a 30-city global initiative.