Hurricanes hitting North America have become more and more intense over the past decade. As climate change warms the water in the eastern and central tropical and subtropical Atlantic, the estimated number and severity of hurricanes in the region is expected to increase. In an
Unsurprisingly, monsoons in India have been unpredictable for a couple of years now, with extreme heatwaves hitting the nation hard, wreaking havoc and causing landslides and flash floods as soon as the torrential rains begin. Last year, the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh had
Food insecurity is in a bad state across the globe. Add to that wars, political unrests, and – glaring-us-in-the-face – climate change, and this problem exacerbates, tipping the scale in favor of hunger and starvation for one-third of the population. Agriculture and food production have
The monsoon season has barely begun yet the destruction and devastation are already surpassing numerous in the past. Rivers have swollen, changing course to wreak havoc in places, and roads are flooded. Much of the north-central US has received intense rainfall in June, causing numerous
It has become so common to see an animal species being listed as endangered, it no longer surprises me. But that doesn’t mean it fails to create a twinge of sadness at the failure of the human race in protecting fellow species, especially, when most
Humanscale is a leading furniture brand that has been manufacturing high-performance ergonomic products to improve work and health. Founded in 1983 by Bob King, Humanscale, while always adhering to the principles of function, simplicity, and longevity, changed design practices to sustainability way back in 2014.
Do you ever think about the tons of water wasted every day because most people don’t think about saving it, know how to, or simply don’t care? The earth has a limited freshwater resource, so it’s essential to conserve it for the environment and your
Spring cleaning is a beloved annual ritual across households as millions purge their closets and drawers of junk they no longer need. Although some items are donated or sold in garage sales, most end up in landfills, with severe consequences for the planet. What if
Some homeowners think they need to upheave their existing homes and build from scratch to achieve sustainability. While making home construction projects green from the beginning is effective, there are other ways to have an eco-friendly household, like investing resources in improving your home design.
Rising global temperatures affect all populations — some significantly more than others. People living in hot zones are more vulnerable to physiological stress, aggravated risk of illness, and possible fatalities from climate change. Changing climatic conditions have worsened these hot zones, leading to a myriad