Kerala Shipwreck: NGT Seeks Tamil Nadu Government’s Report on Plastic Nurdle Spill as Debris Reaches Dhanushkodi

Kerala shipwreck: NGT seeks Tamil Nadu government’s report on plastic nurdle spill as debris reaches Dhanushkodi

The government has been asked to file a detailed response outlining the immediate measures taken to manage the nurdle spill and prevent further ecological damage

Plastic Nurdle Spill From Sunken Cargo Ship Reaches Tamil Nadu, Raises Alarm

The MSC ELSA 3, a Liberian-flagged vessel, sank off the Kochi coast a few weeks ago while carrying 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous materials, 12 with calcium carbide, 367 tonnes of furnace oil, and 84 tonnes of diesel.

South Asia celebrates World Ocean Day in solidarity with impacted communities from Kerala shipwreck disaster

Greenpeace South Asia marked World Oceans Day 2025 with a powerful celebration at Gintota Beach in Galle, where a stunning gathering of kayaks featuring a majestic turtle took center stage to highlight the critical role the ocean plays in sustaining biodiversity, regulating the climate, and supporting coastal communities. The action also comes in solidarity with […]

Kerala shipwreck: NGT seeks TN govt's report on plastic nurdle spill as debris reaches Dhanushkodi - tennews.in: National News Portal

Chennai, June 11 (IANS) The Southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a comprehensive report on the cleanup operations following a significant spill of plastic nurdles that washed ashore reaching Dhanushkodi. The spill originated from a cargo ship that sank off the Kochi coast on May […] The post Kerala shipwreck: NGT seeks TN govt’s report on plastic nurdle spill as debris reaches Dhanush…

Kerala shipwreck: NGT seeks TN govt’s report on plastic nurdle spill as debris reaches Dhanushkodi

Chennai, June 11 (IANS) The Southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a comprehensive report on the cleanup operations following a… Continue reading Kerala shipwreck: NGT seeks TN govt’s report on plastic nurdle spill as debris reaches Dhanushkodi The post Kerala shipwreck: NGT seeks TN govt’s report on plastic nurdle spill as debris reaches Dhanushkodi first appeared on Australia India Ne…

Plastic nurdle spill from sunken cargo ship reaches Tamil Nadu, threatens coastal ecosystem

Cleanup efforts face logistical hurdles due to the nurdles’ lightweight, mobile nature.