Total recall

In court

Arsenic eyes rice nutrients

The heavy metal can disrupt amino acid synthesis in the grain

In Short

Heavy damage

Endangered gharials die mysterious death

New method for efficient removal of heavy metals from water

Heavy metal pollution of water is a serious concern for India

Reservoirs across India filling up as country receives good rains

However, 14 out of the 123 reservoirs monitored by the CWC are 100% full

High cadmium leads to decline in oysters

Pollution zone

East Africa ‘super El Nino’: Death toll rises as flooding crisis worsens in Kenya, Somalia

The whole of East Africa needs $53.3 billion to confront the climate change crisis

Not Cherrapunji or Mawsynram, Rishikesh was India’s wettest town for most of August 2023

Between August 1 and August 25, the town received 1,901 millimetres of rainfall

Air pollution linked to autism

Exposure to diesel particulates, heavy metals doubles the risk

Depleted uranium in Bosnia's water

Spoilt for choice

Are cheap food prices reason to cheer?

Honey trade just got stickier

US industry shows distrust in India, sets its own certificate to ensure source of honey

Iron in particulate matter damages lungs

Horn of Africa facing deadly floods due to El Nino-linked ‘above average’ rains

Heavy rainfall predicted to keep affecting the region for the next three months with varying intensity

Biomonitors for pollution

Seaweeds could act as indicators of heavy metal pollution in sea

Making a comeback

Domestic wastewater as fish food

Fatal attraction

Field science

Surplus June rainfall in Bihar may be an outcome of climate change, claim experts

Thousands displaced; most rivers and their tributaries overflowing

Riding the wind

Wind energy promises a refreshing breather, providing a low-cost and ecofriendly alternative