Least developed countries will consume more sugar, less protein in next 10 years

Many LDCs will not be able to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of eliminating all forms of malnutrition by 2030

Food and dissent

Sunita Narain's response to the comments on her previous editorial "Why I would not advocate vegetarianism"

CSE study questions performance of ACs with energy efficiency ratings

The energy performance of room air conditioner drops substantially with the rise in outdoor temperature

Hypertension high in rural areas, linked to kidney disease as well: studies

Adults with hypertension had a high chance of developing chronic kidney disease as indicated by the presence of proteins and albumin in urine

Brief history of a line

The official definition of poverty keeps changing. A look at how the concept evolved Illustrations: Sorit

Minor change in your diet can reduce water use for agriculture: study

Dietary change can potentially improve resilience of Indian food system in the face of future groundwater decline

Childhood obesity, non-communicable diseases figure prominently at World Health Assembly

Experts say undernutrition in early childhood increases the risk of children becoming obese later in life

Warning labels should be made mandatory in India: Experts

Union Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswn had said last week that his ministry would concur with health ministry on the matter

Report promotes win-win situations in food habits

Dietary habits across the world having low environmental impacts can also ensure good health, experts say

Why Nairobi must spread the right food message in an unhealthy environment

Residents in Nairobi's urban slums are opting for fast food rather than healthy alternatives, which is increasing their risk of …

Liquid pressure

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Each year, half the fruits, vegetables world produces are wasted: FAO

Fruits and vegetables are the most wasted produce globally among oilseeds, pulses, meat and seafood, says the Food and Agricultural Organization …

Growing dissent against ‘successful’ economic growth model

A new de-globalising world order means that to find equitable and affordable growth, we need to challenge the polluted model that has pushed us …

US, epicentre of unequal wealth

As the US completes 50 years of its "war on poverty", the country does not have much to celebrate, thinks JOEL BERG, an expert on …

Budget 2023-24: Do you know what growth rate actually implies?

Before arriving at conclusions regarding growth, one has to be really aware of the factors and variables that determine it

Gopichand’s healthy choice

Gopichand is a national hero because he is the only Indian sportsperson who has publicly shunned endorsing soft drinks

Guardians for the future

World Future Council calls for an ombudsperson to secure the environment for future generations

Swimming pools and manicured lawns — rich communities’ extravagant choices are leaving too little water for the poor

Study finds socioeconomic inequality as the biggest problem behind water shortages in urban areas

Imbalance of footprints

Resource-rich countries remain poor, and they spend most of their income on food. Developed countries conitnue to increase their appetite

Proper diet for children should include eggs to provide good quality proteins

Veena Shatrugna has campaigned vigorously against brahmanical influence on the ‘balanced diet’. She explains the politics of …

Rise of livestock

Agriculture sector undergoes a historic change as livestock surpasses the economy of food grain

Plastic Unlimited

New rules to restrict the use of plastic in India may end up promoting the polymer industry

Battling climate change

Technologies exist to arrest global warming. But the political will to implement them is missing

Domestic industrial emissions in decline as US relies on imports

Sixty per cent of everything a US consumer bought in 2004 came from imports. In the last 15 years, imports of capital and consumer goods have doubled

World's consumption levels are breaking new records, says report

The consumption demands of more than seven billion people are exerting pressure on the planet's finite resources