Rice husk biochar removes fluoride from groundwater, prevents drinking water contamination, new study shows

Prolonged fluoride consumption in higher concentrations in drinking water can cause dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, kidney diseases, arthritis

In search of safe replacements for harmful chemicals used in cookware, carpets, clothing, cosmetics and more

After ditching two notoriously toxic compounds, manufacturers subbed in other versions of their chemical class. But are they any better?

Cutting down on rock salt, fluoride toothpastes can help tackle anaemia: study

After six months of dietary intervention, 45% of students became non-anaemic due to both dietary modification and fluoride restriction, shows a study

High fluoride content in Khordha, Nayagarh groundwater

Children are at higher risk from contaminated drinking water

High levels of arsenic found in groundwater in UP

40 districts exposed to high concentration of arsenic in groundwater

INDIA

Groundwater in 10 Bihar districts contaminated by uranium: Study

Researchers yet to find the source of uranium in groundwater

Solution for crop burning? Rice husk biochar found to efficiently remove groundwater fluoride

Ensuring sustainable & ethical sourcing of biomass for biochar production, community awareness vital for successful adoption

Simply put: How to solve the Cauvery water dispute

How many can India relocate?

Beyond teething stage

Arsenic now in wheat, potato — and more than that in drinking water — in rural Bihar

Groundwater contaminated with arsenic is extensively used for irrigation and finds its way into the food chain 

The iron bar

Fluoride in water and food blocks iron absorption, leads to anaemia among pregnant women  

A village crippled by fluorosis

Government offers Rs 25,000 each to 109 BPL families to relocate; villagers turn down the offer

Groundwater in 12 Indian states found to be contaminated with uranium

Nearly 29%, or about 3 in every 10 wells tested in Punjab, is contaminated with uranium

See it’s easy

Simple ways to detect arsenic and fluoride contamination in water

Not just groundwater, flouride has poisoned agricultural soil, crops in Bengal

Farmers in Bankura and Purulia rely on groundwater, heavily contaminated with flouride, to cultivate crops  

As told to Parliament (April 3, 2023): Over Rs 7,400 crore disbursed in 2022-23 for natural gas infrastructure

All that was discussed in the House through the day  

Odisha SPCB indicts Hindalco for fluoride contamination in farms

Farmers around the plant in Hirakud had repeatedly complained of heavy crop loss which now has been linked to plant emissions

Serial polluter

Budget 2013: a missed opportunity

Finance minister's mool mantra—inclusive and sustainable development—may end up being empty words

INDIA

Renal emergency

Sri Lanka’s north-central region has been facing a health crisis for two decades. A large number of people in the region suffer from …

Letters

Kidney conundrum

A mysterious chronic kidney disease is afflicting a large number of people in India and Sri Lanka. Despite decades of studies, scientists are …