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‘Biodiversity protection doesn’t mean millions of job losses — economic activity which encroaches on ecosystems quantifiably harms humanity’A large part of my work tries to figure out this multifaceted puzzle by analysing what happens in a region in terms of tangible outcomes wh...06 Jul, 2023, 09.49 PM IST- Rice exporters in India seek European pesticides norms“In many cases, pesticide manufacturers are unwilling to register their products in high potential markets as they find the process costly ...17 Feb, 2020, 11.17 AM IST
- Farm activist urges Centre to ban toxic pesticidesFarm activist and chief of the Maharashtra government's task force, Kishor Tiwari, claimed that last year more than 60 farmers died in the ...08 May, 2018, 12.52 PM IST
- Cigarette butts to eliminate mosquitoes?Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IANS) Cigarette butts (CBs) thrown into garbage as trash can be turned into a valuable resource for killing mosquitoes t...22 Sep, 2017, 12.37 PM IST
- Love gardening? Exposure to insecticides may up diabetes risk and affect sleepExposure to these insecticides adversely affects melatonin receptor signalling, creating a risk for metabolic diseases.20 Jan, 2017, 05.55 PM IST
- Why just air pollution? Even the Delhi food might be hazardous to your healthThe need of the hour, she points out, is strict enforcement of rules and even stricter penalties for flouting norms.07 Jun, 2015, 07.02 AM IST
- Former Union Carbide CEO Warren Anderson, wanted in Bhopal gas tragedy, dies at 92His death revived memories of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. He died on September 29 at a nursing home in Vero Beach, Florida.31 Oct, 2014, 02.55 PM IST
- Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar to recommend ban on pesticides hazardous to nature"There is need for holistic green revolution in the country and our motto should be less chemicals-more crops," Kumar said.25 Aug, 2014, 04.18 PM IST
- On cross-country mission for a green planetAfter spreading awareness about organic farming through his documentary 'Toxic Tears', Dutch researcher Tom Deiters is on a tour to various...11 Aug, 2013, 02.59 AM IST
- Insecticide used to kill tigers at Rajiv Gandhi Orang National ParkThe authorities of Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, about 150km from here, said a highly toxic insecticide called "organophosphorous" was ...01 Jun, 2013, 01.53 AM IST
- Wal-Mart agrees to pay over $110 million for environmental crimesUS retail giant Wal-Mart has pleaded guilty to charges of environmental crimes, including mishandling of hazardous waste and pesticides, an...29 May, 2013, 10.16 AM IST
- Endosulfan is a toxic pesticide to be used as per directions: MoS for Agriculture Harish RawatEndosulfan, a toxic pesticide, does not cause harm to human beings and animals if used in the manner prescribed, Parliament was informed to...05 Aug, 2011, 03.25 PM IST
- China to ban high toxic insecticidesChina is palnning to ban 10 high toxic insecticides by the year-end in an effort to ensure farm produce safety and protection of the enviro...06 Jul, 2011, 02.33 PM IST
- Centre not in favour of banning insecticide endosulfanThe Centre has stuck to its position that a precipitate action on the issue would adversely affect the average Indian farmer and overall ag...22 Apr, 2011, 07.39 AM IST
- Chilika fish safest to eat, outlet opened in cityThe researchers from CIFRI had collected multi samples of fish and shell fish from different sectors of the lake from different depth and d...01 Apr, 2011, 10.24 PM IST
- India bats for endosulfan as world calls for a blanket banIndia being the largest producer and user of endosulfan in the world, dependence on this highly toxic insecticide has now led the agricultu...05 Nov, 2010, 02.48 AM IST
- Organic fruit and vegetable cleanser hits Kerala marketAn organic fruit and vegetable cleanser, prepared from extracts of microbes and citric acid, claiming to clean pesticide and insecticide re...02 Feb, 2008, 08.45 PM IST
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