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In this issue
PACKED TO DISGUISE - The nutritional details on our food wrappers hide more than they reveal. India urgently needs regulations to warn consumers about harmful levels of salt, sugar and fat on product labels upfront
Virtual healers
A mobile application provides people in rural areas of Bihar easy access to healthcare facilities
![Virtual healers](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/762/747780/614b024c266a3/crp_Virtual-healers.jpg)
2 mins
Enigmatically dry
Drought haunts India as a normal monsoon season nears end
![Enigmatically dry](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/762/747780/614ae1b58f73f/crp_Enigmatically-dry.jpg)
10 mins
Dry as dust
has increased by 22 times the size of Delhi in the past 15 years. Rainfed farmlands and forests form a major chunk of this wasteland
![Dry as dust](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/762/747780/614adc7809a0b/crp_Dry-as-dust.jpg)
3 mins
Stream of conflict
Krishna river dispute shows why there is an urgent need to rethink the way inter-state rivers are managed and governed
![Stream of conflict](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/762/747780/614ae485192ab/crp_Stream-of-conflict.jpg)
4 mins
In the blue
After spending decades controlling atmospheric emission of mercury, the world wakes up to the possibility that rivers are a major source of the toxic metal in the oceans
![In the blue](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/762/747780/614ae32d81ae1/crp_In-the-blue.jpg)
2 mins
Devil's in the Detail
Seven years, four committees and two draft regulations later, India still does not have a clear labelling system to warn consumers about harmful levels of fat, salt and sugar hiding in processed foods. These ingredients are responsible for the growing burden of obesity and noncommunicable diseases. But a powerful industry and a hesitant food regulator are busy derailing all efforts.
![Devil's in the Detail](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/762/747780/614afc3f68814/crp_Devils-in-the-Detail.jpg)
10+ mins
Down To Earth Magazine Description:
Publisher: Society for Environmental Comm
Category: Science
Language: English
Frequency: Fortnightly
Down To Earth is a fortnightly magazine published by the Society for Environmental Comm, a non-profit research and advocacy organization based in New Delhi, India. It is one of the most respected environmental magazines in the country.
The magazine covers a wide range of topics related to the environment and sustainable development, including:
* Climate change: DTE provides in-depth coverage of climate change, including its causes, impacts, and mitigation and adaptation strategies.
* Energy: DTE covers a variety of energy topics, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and fossil fuels.
* Water: DTE covers a variety of water topics, including water pollution, water scarcity, and water management.
* Pollution: DTE covers a variety of pollution topics, including air pollution, water pollution, and soil pollution.
* Biodiversity: DTE covers a variety of biodiversity topics, including forests, wildlife, and conservation.
* Sustainable development: DTE covers a variety of sustainable development topics, including green economy, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable transportation.
Down To Earth magazine is known for its high-quality journalism and its commitment to environmental protection. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the environment and sustainable development in India and around the world.
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