Fast food can be made less salty, finds research. But companies refuse to do so
Countries are vying to grab chunks of the abundant petroleum and natural gas reserves in the polar region
Supreme Court order to notify buffer zones around reserves raises both hope and fear
Loopholes in new rules for electronic waste make it difficult to regulate informal sector
How to improve yield in organic farming
Millions of walkers and cyclers are powering mobility in cities. Will government pay heed to their rights?
Mining of sand means big business. Some states have banned mechanised mining, but the mafia is not ready to obey
On the occasion of the 42nd Earth Day, Down To Earth, presents a selection of articles on individuals and communities working to make our planet a better place
Sociology and politics of 25-year-old Kundankulam struggle and status of nuclear energy after Fukushima
Jyotika Sood finds out how farmers in the Himalaya manage food round the year
Aparna Pallavi travels to Gadchiroli district to find out why villages relinquished forest rights
Sonal Matharu finds out how schemes for women and children are all about making money and neglect their health
Dinsa Sachan scours the Rajasthan district’s health centres for answers
Ankur Paliwal finds out why Shravasti district is the worst place for a child to be born in
Sonal Matharu wonders when nature strikes unannounced what is the point of pre-announced mock drills
Impolitely yours
Sunita Narain
Latha Jishnu
This is very true. Although salt is a functional ingredient in many foods, particularly highly processed foods, there is...
A well-rounded and information-studded overview of what needs to be done. And there is so much that needs to be done if we are...
This is very true. Although salt is a functional ingredient in many foods, particularly highly processed foods, there is...
A well-rounded and information-studded overview of what needs to be done. And there is so much that needs to be done if we are...