What we can do to reduce the economic cost of antimicrobial resistance
Maintaining cleanliness at infection sources, the One Health approach, trained personnel and awareness campaigns are some steps that can be taken
Drug-resistant infections: The silent pandemic that we must tackle now
As the world reels from the impact of COVID-19, it would be a tragedy not to apply the lessons we are learning to the fight against drug resistance
How rural India spends
Contrary to general perception, rural people in India are spending more on commodities that are considered major urban expenditure
Gunning for biotechnology
The US and Indian business lobby along with the Union government gang up to "educate" the public about biotechnology
We do not recognise that domestic meat production and consumption exists
It is important to respect economic interests of farmers and build a meat production economy that is legal, affordable and sustainable
Antimicrobial resistance: Here are some practices to ensure safe poultry
All farmers and flock handlers are trained specifically for the no antibiotics policy
India needs to triple energy generation by 2070 to achieve development, net-zero: Study
Previous estimates of India’s minimum energy intake did not consider that India would have to simultaneously attain net-zero by 2070 and a …
Drug research for children lags behind that for adults; WHO steps in to change it
Bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, neonatal sepsis, and gastrointestinal infections, are the leading causes of death among children worldwide
Is net-zero concept zeroing in on climate change? A sustainable consumption critique
Increasing demand for resources and energy-intensive lifestyles make it nearly impossible for technological fixes to reduce carbon emissions
Fish production from aquaculture is up but no improvement in marine life
A report on state of world’s fisheries and aquaculture finds capture production stagnating, but no improvement in marine diversity
Ethno-veterinary Practices: A game changer in reducing antibiotic misuse in livestock
Farmers can help reduce the scourge of antibiotic residues in livestock, especially dairy animals by adopting such practices
AMR: Balancing sustainability and food security in intensified agriculture is the solution
Ensuring intensification of livestock farming is scientifically sound and sustainable could be key to tackling AMR, writes Philip Mathew
Trimming the excess: how cutting down on junk food could help save the environment
In a warming world with a growing population and dwindling resources, we can no longer afford to eat food that's bad for both our health and the …
Time to act
People in the us should realise that only if they reduce fuel consumption will prices fall
Least developed countries will consume more sugar, less protein in next 10 years
Many LDCs will not be able to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of eliminating all forms of malnutrition by 2030
Food and dissent
Sunita Narain's response to the comments on her previous editorial "Why I would not advocate vegetarianism"
Global food emissions alone can push warming beyond 1.5°C
Around 80% of future warming from food consumption will be from meat, rice and dairy products
Without new policies, plastic consumption across G20 countries to double by 2050: Report
Only a combination of existing policies along with new ones can arrest the trend & slow consumption
Six reasons why antibiotics access remains a challenge in Uganda
Lack of registry, sub-standard health facilities, poor cold storage, limited expenditure on health, irrational antibiotic use and lack of …
Looking forward
Injecting the theoretical strength of the planned economy into a capitalist market economy, might make it possible to moderate the business …
CSE study questions performance of ACs with energy efficiency ratings
The energy performance of room air conditioner drops substantially with the rise in outdoor temperature
Government schools encouraging healthier lifestyles: study
The onset of many lifestyle or non-communicable diseases can be prevented or delayed by addressing these risk factors earlier in life
Is there an alternative to antibiotics use in livestock? Yes
Many alternatives to antibiotics have cropped up to help the food industry fight diseases caused by bacteria in animals
Hypertension high in rural areas, linked to kidney disease as well: studies
Adults with hypertension had a high chance of developing chronic kidney disease as indicated by the presence of proteins and albumin in urine
Brief history of a line
The official definition of poverty keeps changing. A look at how the concept evolved Illustrations: Sorit