Ultra-processed foods are convenient, highly palatable and include products such as soda, candy, frozen meals, and energy bars. Recent studies are now showing that these food products can hurt bothContinue Reading
Waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerators are often sold as a panacea to our waste problem, rebranded as “renewable” energy sources. This alluring label attracts considerable private investment and generous public subsidies. However,Continue Reading
Volkswagen has been performing quite well in the electric vehicle market, specially using renewable energy, to position itself as a leader among Western legacy automakers. While Tesla and BYD haveContinue Reading
A new study reveals a dramatic rise in noncommunicable diseases among children over the past 50 years, largely driven by synthetic chemicals and plastics. Researchers labeled the findings a “callContinue Reading
Climate change has dramatically changed the way we produce and consume food. Rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, added to the loss of forests, causing increases in CO₂ and methane levels.Continue Reading
With wildfires raging across Los Angeles, firefighters are having a terribly difficult time fighting the destruction. An extremely dry 2024, exacerbated by human-driven climate change, has complicated their efforts stillContinue Reading
California authorities are battling wildfires in the Los Angeles area that took at least 11 lives, forced thousands from their homes, and caused extensive damage. Extreme weather events and dwindlingContinue Reading
Urban areas face mounting challenges, from rising temperatures to declining mental health among residents. Tree plantation, however, offer a solution. Their ability to cool cities, improve air quality, and enhanceContinue Reading
