Category: Environment
Baba Ramdev: The yoga guru under fire over Patanjali’s ‘natural cures’
It’s not just their drugs – Patanjali’s edible goods have also been criticised for being sub-standard.
Bats are in trouble. That’s not good for anyone who likes mezcal, rice or avocado
If you’ve ever enjoyed coffee, tomatoes, corn, bananas, mangoes, walnuts, chocolate, tequila or mezcal, you may just owe bats a thank-you.
World’s worst polluted cities are in Asia – and 83 of them are in just one country
The vast majority of these cities — 83 — were in India and all exceeded the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines by more than 10 times
How Good a Diet Is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has its roots in decades of studies showing that if you feed rodents only every other day, they not only remain lean but develop fewer aging-related diseases and live 30 to 40 percent longer.
Gig workers in #SouthAsia are suffering health impacts from pollution
Eight out of the top 10 most polluted cities globally are in the region
#Cow Cuddling #Travel Trend Is on the Rise, Thanks to TikTok
cow cuddling has earned itself a place in the top 10 wellness trends
The secondhand clothing market is exploding
Growth in the market for used clothing might outpace fast fashion as more consumers become aware of the environmental, social, and economic benefits of thrift [more…]
How The Thames, Once a ‘Zombie River,’ Was Brought Back to Life
AROUND 200 YEARS AGO, DURING the Industrial Revolution, London’s River Thames was both a hub of trade and transport and a dumping ground for human [more…]