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Social media use linked to depression in teens, study finds

But video games are surprisingly OK, making teens feel happier.




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On Canada's Birthday, a call for a Union of Climate Action

Those crazy radicals at 475 demand High Performance Building across the Dominion.




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Advice on feeding an athletic child

Whole foods should always be top priority.




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Potatoes can make you a better athlete

But you might get a bit gassy.




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Study finds that e-bike riders get as much exercise as riders of regular bikes

E-bikers use their bikes more, go longer distances, and often substitute it for driving or transit.




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Shipping container skyscrapers proposed for Mumbai

They are always fun to look at but do they make sense?




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Photographer documents India's forgotten yet still remarkable water stepwells

These impressive feats of architecture and engineering are one of India's traditional methods of water conservation. Now threatened by disuse and a growing water crisis, one photojournalist is documenting them before they are forgotten.




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5 new species from the Eastern Himalayas

As with many biodiversity hotspots, new discoveries are being made all the time.




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Couple creates wildlife sanctuary in India by letting barren farmland return to nature

The husband and wife have spent 25 years buying up wasteland farmers no longer wanted; now elephants, tigers and leopards roam free there.




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Bhutan residents celebrate royal birth by planting 108,000 trees

The happy country that set a Guinness record for planting 49,672 trees in just one hour welcomes the birth of a new prince by more than doubling that planting.




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Government says every car in India could be electric by 2030

If this plan even halfway succeeds, oil companies will be in serious trouble.




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Modern house in Mumbai is collaged with recycled doors & windows

This contemporary urban home mixes reclaimed materials from local demolition sites with a modern design.




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Indian state aims to plant record-breaking 50 million trees in one day

Uttar Pradesh is going to be looking a lot greener after a marathon 24-hour tree-planting frenzy.




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This scientist wants to create 'artificial glaciers' to combat melting Himalayan ice (Video)

These vertical towers, made of artificially diverted glacial meltwater, are a brilliant idea and possible solution to alleviate water shortages brought on by the fast-melting Himalayan glaciers.




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India to halt all coal plant construction by 2022

That's way sooner than almost anyone expected.




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"Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen" is a serious Indian cookbook for vegans

Vegans will love this cookbook that has grown out of a popular Indian food blog. Now it's possible to enjoy classics like tofu-paneer in spinach and chicken-free balti.




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Simple solar-powered water purification system turns sewage water into clean drinking water in India

The system will also help reduce the spread of disease in rural villages.




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Delhi bans disposable plastics

India's capital city has taken a strong stand against plastic pollution, but now it needs to convince its residents.




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Stair of the week is really a big sculpture

But what will the handrail police say?




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The couple who coaxed 300 acres of barren farmland back into lush forest

After 25 years of buying land in India that farmers no longer wanted, the husband and wife now play host to elephants, monkeys and more; see a new video about their work here.




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China and India years early on climate goals, meanwhile...

The unexpectedly fast progress of other countries may even "cancel out" American rollbacks.




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German International School in India goes vegan

It became too difficult for students and teachers to reconcile eating meat with caring for abandoned animals.




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Low-tech air conditioner uses terracotta tubes & water to naturally cool down air

Using traditional techniques and materials, this design adapts the age-old idea of evaporative cooling to create a low-energy, alternative air conditioner.




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Mumbai is home to the world's largest beach cleanup

For the past 119 Sundays, volunteers have toiled in the sludge to remove 12,000 tonnes of plastic from Versova Beach -- and they're still going strong.




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A new generation of Indian farmers rejects industrial food production

Supported by the Amrita Bhoomi Agroecology Centre, young farmers are experimenting with natural farming methods, while saving money and lives in the process.




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You could be fined for possession of single-use plastic in India

The state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai, collected nearly $6,000 in fines this past Sunday from businesses that haven't gotten rid of banned plastics yet.




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RIP Nano, the little car that couldn’t

Tata kills the world’s cheapest car that nobody wanted.




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Indian students mail 20,000 empty food wrappers to manufacturers

A dramatic act of protest reminds companies to take responsibility for the wasteful packaging they produce.




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Plant-derived food additive touted as replacement for overuse of antibiotics

Is this carrot-based animal feed additive something worth crowing about?




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Horrific abuse of chickens revealed at Eggland's Best farm

The company should really be called 'Eggland's Worst,' based on how these poor animals are treated.




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Why I remain skeptical about McDonald's food changes

Everyone is jumping up and down for joy at the fact that McDonald's is now serving antibiotic-free chicken. Please, let's not ignore everything else that's so wrong with the company.




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How Internet-driven activism has improved animal welfare

Over the past 15 years, awareness and interest in livestock conditions and wellbeing have increased exponentially, leading to significant improvements. How much further can it go?




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What kind of milk can I drink without feeling guilty?

Welcome to my personal dairy dilemma and the weird, convoluted thoughts that keep me up at night.




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Perdue says it's concerned about chickens' desires

The chicken-producing giant is desperate to rebrand itself as an ethical, transparent poultry producer.




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Nutrition and animal welfare were winners on Election Day

Several monumental measures were passed in last week's U.S. election.




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Don't believe what's printed on egg cartons

A new investigative report from Viva! reveals that conditions for laying hens are as hellish and squalid as ever, even if they're labelled free-range.




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Are backyard eggs really that dangerous?

With an increase in salmonella cases this year, health officials are pointing the finger at hobby farmers, which isn't entirely fair.




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This Newfoundlander wants kale, not cod

Jackson McLean is the face of a new vegan food movement on this remote Canadian island that's long been defined by fishing.




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Organic food won't reduce your carbon footprint, study says

It's a disappointing conclusion, but surely there are other reasons why Earth-friendly food production is a good idea.




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White Castle becomes first fast food chain to serve plant-based Impossible Burger

The so-called "bleeding" veggie burger is bleedin' everywhere these days.




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So, what does White Castle's plant-based 'Impossible Slider' taste like?

A few intrepid film makers went to check it out. Their responses were not exactly uniform.




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Antibiotics in meat could be making us fat

If these drugs have a fattening effect on livestock animals, it's logical that they would do the same for humans.




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Pizza Hut promises antibiotic-free wings and side orders by 2022

The fast food chain has taken last year's promise to eliminate antibiotics from pizza a step further.




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Deadly ground beef recall comes with 'High' health risk warning

Cargill Meat is recalling 132,600 pounds of beef products nationwide that may be contaminated with E. coli.




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Female pigs in U.S. are dying in record numbers

The premature deaths are linked to excessive breeding.




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What does a renowned nutritional scientist eat?

Dr. David Jenkins is the man who came up with the glycemic index. His own diet may surprise you.




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How do 7 million pounds of beef get contaminated?

Another massive recall raises questions about food safety standards -- and how animals are raised.




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The peaceful farm I stayed on in northern Illinois

I picked a lot of squash.




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Farm Burger introduces invasive species sandwich

Few things make as much sense as eating a harmful species, while sparing the threatened ones.




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Cheap food harms public health and the environment, UK report says

Report also provides a blueprint for how to overhaul the food system to improve wellbeing all around.