National Tea Day: teabags and microplastics
Yesterday, the United Kingdom celebrated National Tea Day, a tradition observed annually since 2015. Across the nation, tea rooms, hotels,…
Climate Change Adaptation Through Stormwater Management
In our daily lives, when we walk through the streets of the city or the town we live in, we…
Are Scented Wax Melts Really Safer? New Study Says: Not So Fast
Scented wax melts are often marketed as a safer, cleaner alternative to traditional candles. With no flames or smoke, they…
In WATER we trust
World Water Day As we appear to move past the worst phase of the drought, many citizens are left wondering:…
Strategies to Reduce Wildfires and Mitigate Climate Change
The accumulation of flammable material in forests, such as fallen branches, dry leaves, and dead trees, combined with global warming…
Reducing Pesticides Without Losing Crops
A recent study has confirmed that pesticides do not only affect the pests they are meant to control. They also…
Energy Efficiency: The Overlooked Pillar
In the political framework of the 2030 agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), the world has set ambitious targets…
The health impact of heatwaves in low-Income Communities
International Day of Clean Energy As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, heat-related health issues create a hidden crisis in…
Sea Surface and Ocean Temperatures Reached New Record Highs in 2024
2024 was the warmest year on record. The most reliable indicator of the warming planet is the global ocean heat…
The Global Historical Megatsunamis Catalog helping to disaster prevention and risk management
The Global Historical Megatsunamis Catalog (GHMCat) is a significant compilation of data on megatsunamis—extreme waves exceeding 35 meters in height—spanning…