In shallow waters
DYING FISH
Fruit flies develop specific defences against common bacteria; may explain human susceptibility to infections
Bacteria in their food and environment mould the immune systems of fruit flies, notes study
Draft Bill faces criticism for making farm workers, dealers responsible for spurious pesticides
Shifting liability from manufacturers to pesticide dealers and farmers in case of any incident was opposed by farmer groups
Indian scientists find how arsenic reduces immunity
This may help explain why people exposed to arsenic become susceptible to infections like tuberculosis
Skeletons in the closet
South Africa's racist regime was developing high-tech gizmos to eliminate unsuspecting black activists
Africa’s vultures dwindling, says study
Raptors diminishing across continent due to a number of reasons
Drug ban saves vultures
Painkiller given to animals was killing the birds
ARSENIC DISASTER
Fun park, fatal foundation
Taming toxicity
Selenium, an easily available element, may be the answer to arsenic-related health problems
Parents' keepsake
The world's first mummies arsenic poisoning victims in Chile in 5000 BC
Kabwe lead poisoning: Fresh evidence filed against mining company on behalf of over 100,000 victims
Two law firms are pursuing a class action lawsuit against mining giant Anglo American South Africa
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
Study sheds light on how salmonella bacteria infect plants
Researchers found that unlike other disease-causing bacteria, salmonella sneaks in through a tiny gap created when a lateral root …
Kashmir: High organic load in Jhelum causes fish to come ashore
As fish wash ashore, experts point to environmental degradation of rivers and lakes in the valley
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 …
A dangerous pesticide isn’t being monitored in key bird of prey populations — we’re shedding light on that gap
DDT monitoring in raptors is heavily biased toward the global north
Dhaka
ARSENIC POLLUTION
Technology to detect food poisoning pathogens
‘The regulator should monitor mercury in the air in Kodaikanal’
We still do not know how far the atmospheric mercury levels have come down in the last two decades, Ameer Shahul tells Down To Earth as he …
Video of hundreds of birds dying of poisoning in Assam goes viral; suspects identified
The birds, identified as spotted doves, are found abundantly in the region and are native to Asia
World freed from toxic leaded petrol: A global win
While global eradication of toxic lead in petrol needs to be celebrated, this also reminds us how tough it is to undo wrong if the evidence of …
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 11, 2019)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal