1Mumbai, India
India’s financial capital, Mumbai, faces significant environmental challenges due to its high population density and rapid urbanization. Air pollution is a major issue, with emissions from vehicles, industrial activities, and the burning of waste contributing to dangerously high levels of particulate matter. The city’s waste management system is also overwhelmed, with large amounts of garbage piling up in slums and informal settlements. Mumbai’s coastline, once a popular recreational area, is now heavily polluted with plastic waste and industrial runoff, further degrading the city’s environment.
