Living with the Devil's Element
BBC's film on chlorine is more successful in underlining the vital role it plays in daily life, rather than in detailing why it should be banned
Landfill emissions poison breastmilk
After finding high levels of dioxin-related compounds in breast milk of women living near landfills, a Vadodara-based non-governmental …
Contest for pesticide
Demand for state control as Pesticides Management Bill is set to be tabled in Parliament
Cleaning the suds
A study claims that surfactants found in soaps and detergents pose little risk to the environment. But is that true?
Playing with poison
It is better to act early, than wait for ddt to take its toll on humans
All eyes on Akatsuki Maru
As the world follows the Akatsuki Maru and its 1.3 tonnes of plutonium oxide on its controversial trans-oceanic journey from France to Japan, …
Diesel vs Cars Environment
Diesel vehicles still have a long way to go as far as controlling particulate emissions is concerned and at the current level of technology …
Biomonitoring breastmilk
In april this year, California became the first us state to introduce a bill to biomonitor breast milk. Activists and researchers hope that once …
HUL and mercury-exposed workers in Kodaikanal reach an out-of-court settlement
The settlement is historic as families of 591 workers have opted for an ex-gratia payment by the company for all that they endured while getting …
Deadly mettle
Air, water and soil: all have varying amounts of toxic heavy metals. Gradually, they are entering the human body through the food chain. Down …
India a mercury hotspot
At a time when most countries are phasing out mercury, India has donned the dubious mantle of the world's toxic capital. Its import of elemental …
Bhopal: The Verdict
Activists gather at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, to protest against the June 7, 2010 verdict. See more videos»
Farmers responses over pesticide-use effects cannot be considered scientific, petitioners tell SC
Petitioners request Supreme Court to review and consider banning of 135 more pesticides banned outside India
Removing toxins makes kesari dal safe food
A new, non-toxic variety of kesari dal is being field-tested in different parts of the country by IARI scientists.
The dirty dozen
Twelve of the deadliest toxins known to humans were recently the focus of a debate between 92 nations seeking ways and means to curb their use
Bhopal Solidarity - Jharna Anurag Singh
Here is independent filmmaker Jharna Anurag Singh speaking out against the June 7, 2010 verdict.
Bhopal Solidarity - Swami Agnivesh
Swami Agnivesh, the president of the World Council of Arya Samaj, speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict.
Bhopal Solidarity - Kaveri Rajarman
Activist Kaveri Rajarman speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict via a performance protest.
Bhopal Solidarity- Mary
Passerby Mary shares her disappointment with the June 7, 2010 verdict on the Bhopal gas disaster.
Bhopal Solidarity - Selva Ganapathy
Chemical Engineer Selva Ganapathy speaks out against the June 7, 201o verdict on the Bhopal gas disaster.
Bhopal Solidarity - Rachna Dhingra
Bhopal activist Rachna Dhingra speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict on the bhopal gas disaster.
Bhopal Solidarity - Satinath Sarangi
Satinathi Sarangi, a prominent Bhopal activist, speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict.
Bhopal Solidarity - Michael Muench
Michael Muench, a US medical student, speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict on the Bhopal gas tragedy
Bhopal Solidarity - Rashida Bee
Rashida Bee, a Bhopal victim from the 1984 gas leak, speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict.
Bhopal Solidarity - Raheesa Bee
Raheesa Bee, a Bhopal gas victim, speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict.