The global surge in weight-loss medicines is reshaping health markets. However, it is also creating a new sustainability challenge. Manufacturing processes behind GLP-1 drugs are producing significant chemical waste, raisingContinue Reading
India’s waste tyre problem has grown far beyond its roads. The country now imports millions of old tyres from the West. These tyres are driving pollution and health hazards. RegulationContinue Reading
Synthetic chemicals saturate modern food systems. They hide in pesticides, packaging, soil, water, and air. Their health and ecological costs are rising fast. A recent Systemiq-Grantham Foundation report links chemicalContinue Reading
Forests have long served as humanity’s first pharmacy. Scientists still mine forests for compounds that save lives. Around 11 percent of essential medicines listed by the World Health Organization originateContinue Reading
The world has entered a period of “global water bankruptcy,” according to the United Nations. Water demand now exceeds sustainable supply in many regions. Scientists say climate change, population growth,Continue Reading
The global shift to clean energy is urgent to fight climate change. Renewable energy reduces emissions and cuts fossil fuel use. However, rapid renewable build-out can affect nature and communitiesContinue Reading
A growing number of people are seeking environmentally friendly funeral options as awareness of human impacts on the planet rises. Traditional burial and cremation can have significant environmental impacts. ForContinue Reading
Tea is one of the world’s most popular beverages, second only to water in global consumption. In 2022, billions of cups were enjoyed daily in homes and cafes worldwide. AtContinue Reading
