Renal emergency
Sri Lanka’s north-central region has been facing a health crisis for two decades. A large number of people in the region suffer from …
Rice husk biochar removes fluoride from groundwater, prevents drinking water contamination, new study shows
Prolonged fluoride consumption in higher concentrations in drinking water can cause dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, kidney diseases, arthritis
In search of safe replacements for harmful chemicals used in cookware, carpets, clothing, cosmetics and more
After ditching two notoriously toxic compounds, manufacturers subbed in other versions of their chemical class. But are they any better?
Cutting down on rock salt, fluoride toothpastes can help tackle anaemia: study
After six months of dietary intervention, 45% of students became non-anaemic due to both dietary modification and fluoride restriction, shows a study
High fluoride content in Khordha, Nayagarh groundwater
Children are at higher risk from contaminated drinking water
Solution for crop burning? Rice husk biochar found to efficiently remove groundwater fluoride
Ensuring sustainable & ethical sourcing of biomass for biochar production, community awareness vital for successful adoption
Arsenic now in wheat, potato — and more than that in drinking water — in rural Bihar
Groundwater contaminated with arsenic is extensively used for irrigation and finds its way into the food chain
The iron bar
Fluoride in water and food blocks iron absorption, leads to anaemia among pregnant women
A village crippled by fluorosis
Government offers Rs 25,000 each to 109 BPL families to relocate; villagers turn down the offer
Not just groundwater, flouride has poisoned agricultural soil, crops in Bengal
Farmers in Bankura and Purulia rely on groundwater, heavily contaminated with flouride, to cultivate crops
As told to Parliament (April 3, 2023): Over Rs 7,400 crore disbursed in 2022-23 for natural gas infrastructure
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Odisha SPCB indicts Hindalco for fluoride contamination in farms
Farmers around the plant in Hirakud had repeatedly complained of heavy crop loss which now has been linked to plant emissions
Budget 2013: a missed opportunity
Finance minister's mool mantra—inclusive and sustainable development—may end up being empty words
Kidney conundrum
A mysterious chronic kidney disease is afflicting a large number of people in India and Sri Lanka. Despite decades of studies, scientists are …
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
As told to Parliament (February 5, 2024): Over 400 MLD industrial effluents discharged into Ganga and Yamuna daily
High levels of arsenic found in groundwater in UP
40 districts exposed to high concentration of arsenic in groundwater
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Groundwater in 10 Bihar districts contaminated by uranium: Study
Researchers yet to find the source of uranium in groundwater
Simply put: How to solve the Cauvery water dispute
How many can India relocate?
Beyond teething stage
Groundwater in 12 Indian states found to be contaminated with uranium
Nearly 29%, or about 3 in every 10 wells tested in Punjab, is contaminated with uranium
See it’s easy
Simple ways to detect arsenic and fluoride contamination in water
Serial polluter