Environmental

There has been a decade of rapid economic growth for India, but unfortunately, the country’s environmental problem is still abound. This affects the wellness and wellbeing of Indian residents in a number of ways as they are frequently…

The environmental health risks associated with plastic are not new, but there is a lot of confusion surrounding them. Many people are unsure about whether or not plastic genuinely poses a risk to their health, but the latest reports seem to…

This month, the print industry celebrated some of the best journalism of the last year at the Canon Media Awards in Auckland, New Zealand. While news stories were celebrated across a range of categories, environmental wellness reporting was…

China and five other countries were added to the Arctic council as official observers recently, helping to expand the focus the world has on the arctic due to climate change. The council consists of eight Arctic countries and has recently…

In the grim swatch of winter greys, it is a genuine relief when the sun is finally out and the vivid blossom of flowers and birdsong joins it. Those of you that suffer from asthma may feel that the alternating atmosphere of dry cold and…

If you want to give your environmental wellness a kick-start, the best place the begin is in your kitchen. A few small changes can help you to go green, and soon you’ll be taking care of the planet’s wellbeing, as well as your own, one meal…

Working from home has pros and cons in terms of corporate wellness, but when it comes to environmental wellness there’s nothing better. This is according to a new survey conducted by online market research firm USamp, who found that having…

The gentle nature of children has been forever immortalised in fiction and non-fiction alike; the main characters are often virtuous, offering wisdom to their elders with every life lesson learned. For a numerous amount of schools in the…

It is a case of playing with a double-edge as, in a shocking turn of events, South Africa's environmental affairs minister has approved of a legislation to legalise the international trade of rhino horns. No doubt that this has set fire to…

Most children love finding out more about the natural environment. By giving them fun projects to get stuck into you can expand their learning and teach them about the importance of protecting our planet. Many schools regularly run…

As the unpredictable weather hails a new breed of mittens and overcoats, the problem with farmers losing their livestock has continued to grow at an alarming rate. With farms in distant countrysides suffering losses, the concerns that…

An oil company has been ordered to clean up part of Peru’s northern Amazon rainforest because of the pollution caused by its oil fields. An environmental state of emergency has been declared in the remote area, home to the Achuar and…

We all know about the dangers of asthma. It’s a debilitating disease of the lungs that mainly affects children and can cause life-long symptoms and challenges for wellbeing. Asthma can cause a constriction of the airways of the lungs and…

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) no longer commercially produced, but that hasn’t stopped them from wreaking havoc on environmental wellness, or your reproductive wellbeing. According to new research, published in the journal Environmental…

Being environmentally conscious is no longer just the territory for hippies, it’s a commonly held policy. Living ‘green’ is a great way to be friendly to the environment, and with rising energy and water costs it can also help you out too.…

When you think of which foods are worse for us you’d probably think of processed foods and you’d be right to. The more natural a food is the better it is for you and the fresher it is, the better it is for you. That’s not to say you can’t…

As part of an EU research initiative, the Paint Research Association has created a new food packaging product which could replace the current coatings used which involve petrochemicals, a hazard to the environment in a number of ways.…

In recent years the manner in which companies and corporations conduct their activities has been increasingly subject to ethical protocol that aims to safe-guard the environment, as well as guaranteeing the health and safety of the…

In the next few days, 3,000 of the world’s most influential people will convene in Switzerland for the 43rd annual World Economic Forum (WEF). During the forum - one of the topics to be discussed will be the most serious threats that the…

Whilst it’s quite natural to assume that anything dirty is bad for you, there are times when things that smell, look and feel unpleasant can actually have a positive impact on your health and wellbeing. Many research and scientific…

As well as being home to the world’s highest and most famous mountain-range, the Himalayan region also hosts the largest concentration of dams in the world - which provides water to a vast population of people. Over a thousand dams are…

The planet’s ozone-layer is extremely fragile, and has become more so in recent years due to the constant bombardment of man-made emissions that it endures. One of the most damaging sources of emissions for the ozone-layer is nitrogen-oxide…

Most people use chemical-based cleaners in their homes without much thought of what they’re actually made of. Whilst, they’re regularly used to create a clean and hygienic environment - their use can actually be counter-productive as a…

Whilst they are commonly used, plastic bags have properties that make them harmful to the environment, and have been identified as a key source of waste as they cannot be bio-degraded. Until recently, plastic bags were everywhere and used…

A person’s home is their castle and often offers a retreat from the pressures of the world, and the opportunity to relax in a space that is truly theirs. Moving home can be exciting, but is generally hard work and stressful - and at first…

These days, most people would agree that environmental wellness is important. Not only do you need to take care of your wellbeing, but that of the planet and everything and everyone in it. That said, sometimes it can be difficult knowing…

Many people today are aware of the threats that environmental damage poses to the world, and in their own way have taken steps to be more eco-friendly. Living in a greener manner can involve a variety of approaches, and for many includes…

Global-warming has received increasing media coverage in the last few years, and there is now little doubt that the world is in the throes of climate-change. Whilst many scientists assert that the process began thousands of years ago, it is…

Recent studies have revealed that the UK produces one million tonnes of electrical goods a year, an astonishing amount when considering how much manufacturing has actually declined in the United Kingdom in the past few years. And as the…

Volatile organic compounds or VOCs are created by human-activity, and are commonly found in homes, schools, work-places, hospitals and other public spaces. They are so prevalent within the environment that it is almost impossible to avoid…