Well wishing

Deeper wells are free of arsenic

South Asia

Treating contaminated water

The problem of natural contamination of groundwater with highly toxic poisons like arsenic and fluoride is here to stay. The million-dollar …

Avoiding harm - how simple a duty is it?

The London High Court judgment on arsenic poisoning cases in Bangladesh explicity clears the way for affected people to claim compensation. …

The malefactor

Males are more susceptible to chronic arsenic poisoning than females

Big Ben

Bioremedy for arsenic menace

Another ammunition cache in Ghaziabad

There will be many more if we don't clean up

Arsenic fixer identified

Knocking off the plant gene could check arsenic poisoning

Toxic heavy metals found in indigenous people living near oil fields of Peruvian Amazon: Study

High levels of mercury, cadmium & arsenic were found in the urine samples of people living river basins of Corrientes, Pastaza, Tigre & …

Indian scientists find how arsenic reduces immunity

This may help explain why people exposed to arsenic become susceptible to infections like tuberculosis

ARSENIC DISASTER

Taming toxicity

Selenium, an easily available element, may be the answer to arsenic-related health problems

Big wonder

Homoeopathy to combat the arsenic menace

Preservative row

Why invite arsenic?

Abjure groundwater, prudent surface water use can solve drinking water and irrigation problems

Parents' keepsake

The world's first mummies arsenic poisoning victims in Chile in 5000 BC

Groundwater contamination due to arsenic, fluoride not being effectively addressed: NGT

CGWA has a total of 16 chemical laboratories in India, of which 10 labs are NABL-certified where 27,500 to 32,500 water samples are tested every year

The reality of water security in Asia and Pacific regions

A recent report says that water security has improved, but long-term access to freshwater is still a concern

Scientists find energy source of bacteria responsible for arsenic contamination

Till now, it was known that some bacteria were breaking down compounds in the soil, causing arsenic to be released in the process. But no one …

Humble filter makes a comeback

Traditional bio-sand purifier can filter arsenic which most commercial water purifiers fail to do

Not testing the waters

Case filed against British geological body for not providing information on arsenic contamination in Bangladesh's wells

Gold’s toxic legacy

Mines release arsenic, contaminate water and soil

The nectar poison we drink

Simply put: How to solve the Cauvery water dispute

Dhaka