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Study links climate change with rising arsenic levels in rice, increasing cancer risks for Asians

According to the study, rising temperatures and CO2 levels could lead to a substantial increase in arsenic levels in rice, potentially causing tens of millions of cancer cases in Asian countries by 2050 ​According to the study, rising temperatures and CO2 levels could lead to a substantial increase in arsenic levels in rice, potentially causing…

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Sustainable farming: Pests drop to zero in chilli, tomato crops after adoption of biocontrol agents

Emphasising that not all pest problems require chemical solutions, the AEO explained that overuse of pesticides has not only reduced biodiversity but also led to frequent pest outbreaks due to monoculture practices ​Emphasising that not all pest problems require chemical solutions, the AEO explained that overuse of pesticides has not only reduced biodiversity but also…

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Coins, chemicals and more: doctors urge vigilance amid rise in accidental ingestions among kids during summer vacations

Accidental ingestions of both solids and liquids can be dangerous: doctors advise keeping chemicals well out of reach, carefully supervising children playing with toys, and getting immediate medical help in case a child swallows something they must not ​Accidental ingestions of both solids and liquids can be dangerous: doctors advise keeping chemicals well out of…

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