Subterranean Leak

The CSE tests had found high levels of groundwater and soil contamination in and around the Union Carbide factory

CSE’s previous studies on public health issues

From endosulfan poisoning in Kerala to the presence of a carcinogen in bread, CSE has conducted many studies of imminent concern to human beings

Lobbying begins

Just before mining bill is tabled in Parliament, industry calls profit-sharing a burden. Government is unsure

Waste smart cities

A survey by the Centre for Science and Environment shows how Indian cities are turning over a new leaf in solid waste management

Beauty and the beast

Cosmetics in India are tainted with toxic heavy metals, shows a study by Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment. It’s …

Green nod to Jindal mine nixed

National Green Tribunal questions credibility of public hearing that gave clearance

Creating indomitable superbugs

Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat

Multi-pollutant crisis in Delhi-NCR: Ozone pollution another deadly contributor

With high pollution levels and growing heat stress due to climate change, the ozone level is frequently exceeding the standards

Don’t touch

Half the toys tested have unsafe phthalate levels

Sponge iron’s dirty growth

In the years to come, India's expanding steel production will be largely driven by sponge iron. But its manufacturing process, based on coal, is …

Chinese honey route

Thriving honey laundering traced to Asian giant

Cleared for growth

We the regulators

Stop antibiotics in honey: Centre

No gazette notification yet

Cabinet dilutes new mining bill

Alters provision on sharing of profits with affected people

30 years of Bhopal gas tragedy: a continuing disaster

An appraisal by Sunita Narain and Chandra Bhushan, exclusively extracted from the recently released book, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, After 30 Years

What's in your honey?

Ayurveda prescribes it for a range of ailments. People eat it for rejuvenation and boosting immunity. An Indian homemaker’s kitchen shelf …

Cuddalore flouts rules

New industries set to increase pollution in the area

Bee farms to shops

Big firms control honey supply

The battle for control of our bodies

Fat of the matter

What does 'healthy oil' really mean? It is difficult to tell. The Centre for Science and Environment studied branded edible oils to understand …

Chicken comes home to roost

Remembering 2013 Uttarakhand Floods

In June 2013, flashfloods in Uttarakhand wiped out settlements and decimated lives. Here’s a throwback to our investigation into the …

A free ride

India and China, largest toy producer, do not regulate phthalates  

Inaction discourages positive change in industry