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The polluter pays principle law

The Polluter Pays Principle: Case study of Noyyal River, Tamil Nadu

The meaning of this principle aligns well with the proverb, “You reap what you sow.” In fact, in Hindi, we have the phrase: “jaisi karni, vaisi bharni.” The Polluter Pays Principle is, in fact, a very straightforward concept. It simply means that the ones who make a mess have to clean it up. The Polluter […]

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The True Cost of a Cotton T-Shirt: Environmental Impact & What You’re Really Paying For

You’re probably wearing a cotton T-shirt right now.Maybe it feels soft because you’ve washed it many times. Maybe it’s new and still has a hint of factory smell. Perhaps it’s the shirt you wear to the gym or for sleeping.  But have you ever thought about what it takes to create that simple item of

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