Is air pollution contributing to the ‘insect apocalypse’? Yes, experts tell DTE

Pollutants affect certain insects more than others; they can kill them or mess with their  ability to sniff flowers, lowering pollination …

Seven new cases of Kala-azar reported in one week in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur

Eighteen cases have now been reported in the district this year, casting serious doubt on the government’s plan to eradicate it next year

Harnessing people’s power for climate action

As people join hands to increase awareness on climate change and call for action to reduce its impacts, we need to vouch for local solutions that …

India needs to protect its wetland flora

Wetland flora help maintain ecological balance and need to be conserved. However, only 68 wetlands are protected in India so far

Centre wants to ban a host of pesticides: Here’s why

Centre proposes banning monocrotophos, methomyl and carbofuran, three Class I pesticides associated with high levels of toxicity that resulted in …

Tracking locust attack: Jaipur firemen go the extra mile to resist invasion

Officials destroy huge swarm of locusts that had taken residence at Mahar Kalan in Karanpur village

Tracking locust attack: In Rajasthan’s Dholpur, pest keeps villagers on toes

Damage to crops less as villages not heavily cultivated, according to preliminary estimates

Everything about desert locusts — and how to control them amid COVID-19 crisis

From Yemen to Indo-Pakistan border, how the swarms made way into India — and how the situation should be monitored 

Punjab wants farmers to stay away from 9 pesticides. Will it help?

Europe tightened import norms since 2018, has shown reluctance to import basmati rice with pesticide residues earlier

Organochlorines may be behind Eluru mystery illness; why is that worrisome

These chemicals present in insecticides and pesticides affect human health