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In this issue

RICE AND WHEAT HAVE LOST NUTRIENTS: Rice and wheat have lost nutritional value since the Green Revolution. Instead, they are accumulating toxic elements, says study.

Paddy warriors

A couple in Karnataka is preserving rare native paddy varieties through cultivation

2 mins

Madagascar faces year's first cyclone

THE FIRST cyclone of 2024 made landfall near Morombe in Madagascar on January 1, affecting around 16,100 people.

1 mins

That Lonely Feeling

WHO has recognised loneliness as a public health crisis and is trying to devise a way to measure the condition that affects a quarter of the world population

10+ mins

Fight for land

From stricter land laws to revising domicile rules, Uttarakhand residents demand government action to stop the sale of agricultural land to outsiders

3 mins

SILENT FAMINE

For the past 50 years, the country has introduced high-yielding rice and wheat varieties at breakneck speed to achieve food security. A study led by scientists with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has for the first time looked at the food value of these modern-bred grains, and delivers some dire warnings: the food grains that we eat have lost food value; instead they are accumulating toxins. Worse, by 2040, the grains will become so \"impoverished\" that they would worsen the country's growing burden of non-communicable diseases.

10+ mins

Pencil in this shortage

India's 'pencil village' faces uncertain future due to raw material crises

3 mins

Narkya and the plunder of biodiversity

Dilution of biological conservation rules and lax enforcement of forest laws are giving free rein to the drug industry and trade

4 mins

Forced evolution

Plants shift towards self-pollination as they see disruption in interactions with insects due to changes in climate

5 mins

UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

India's two-decade journey with Geographical Indication tags has shown limited outcome and there is an urgent need to simplify the registration processes to ensure that the protection mechanism helps producer communities

5 mins

Worthy alternative

A new field experiment shows that fertiliser derived from faecal sludge can improve crop yields

3 mins

Twist in the (fairy)tale

How might fairy tales read if written in today's times? When Fairyland Lost Its Magic is an attempt at that-a retelling of eponymous fables with climate change factored in on every page.

4 mins

SOUR SURPRISE

Fermentation can help make uniquely tangy healthy dishes while also reducing food waste at home

3 mins

Read all Stories from Down To Earth

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.