Contaminated food

Mizoram’s malignancy

Cancer gnawing at the northeast state

Egg colouration helps trace DDT contamination

Cellulose nanofibres from bagasse can help in controlled release of pesticides

This could pose as a solution to the growing problem of micro-plastic pollution

Simply Put: Killing locusts

About 97 per cent of endangered species threatened by common pesticides: US agency

In 2016, the WHO had announced that malathion and diazinon are probable carcinogens

To protect India’s bees, we need to understand their impact on agricultural practices

 Farmers worry about effect of genetically modified crops on honey bees

The verdict is out

Consumer rights receive a fizzy fillip

Confess now

Print pesticide levels on soft drinks, court orders colas

Sabotaged!

US plays the spoiler at Codex meet

Peril in Brazil

Study shows pesticides double cancer risk in farm labour

Hindustan Insecticides to resume work amidst pollution charges

Kerala gets cautious

Plans to ban extremely and moderately hazardous pesticides in cardamom district, Idukki

Poisoned again

The death of 18 elephants in Assam revives the debate over human-animal conflict once more

In Short

Secret of sensitivity

Study says chlorine in tap water and pesticides behind rising food allergies

Prickly issue

Maximum intake of pesticides is through skin

Affordable kit to test for pesticides

SC bans endosulfan, for now

Committee to submit report on the pesticide's toxicity in eight weeks

Bad chemistry

Asbestos, agribusiness get a leg up

PR companies give public face to corporate agenda

Delhi, The biggest culprit

Centre restricts use of common weedicide glyphosate citing health hazards

Experts welcome move but call for a complete ban 

Singapore

Kerala HC bans endosulfan, final decision awaited