Climate

Discover the critical connection between climate and health. Explore how environmental changes impact well-being, from rising temperatures and air pollution to shifting disease patterns. At HealthSpark, we provide insights, resources, and actionable solutions to address climate-driven health challenges, empowering communities to build resilience for a healthier, sustainable future.

Deforestation Is Driving Deadly Heat: Study Links Forest Loss to 28,000 Deaths a Year

Deforestation Is Driving Deadly Heat: Study Links Forest Loss to 28,000 Deaths a Year

A landmark study in Nature Climate Change reveals that tropical deforestation has fueled dangerous local warming, causing nearly 28,000 excess deaths annually between 2001 and 2020. The research shows how forest loss in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas has raised land surface temperatures, exposing millions to deadly heat. Beyond biodiversity loss and climate disruption, […]

Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress: WHO-WMO Report Warns of Rising Health Risks for Workers

Climate Change and Workplace Heat Stress: WHO-WMO Report Warns of Rising Health Risks for Workers

A new joint report by the World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization reveals how extreme heat driven by climate change is endangering workers worldwide. From agriculture and construction to fisheries, millions are facing severe health risks including heatstroke, dehydration, and kidney problems. The report highlights that worker productivity drops by 2 to 3 […]

Uttarkashi Dharali Disaster: आख़िर क्यों फटता है बादल और उत्तराखंड में यह बार-बार क्यों होता है?

Uttarkashi Dharali Disaster: आख़िर क्यों फटता है बादल और उत्तराखंड में यह बार-बार क्यों होता है?

उत्तराखंड के धराली में हाल ही में बादल फटने की घटना ने स्थानीय लोगों और विशेषज्ञों का ध्यान खींचा है। धराली की घटना को उदाहरण के तौर पर लेते हुए हम समझेंगे कि पर्वतीय क्षेत्रों में मौसम का बदलता पैटर्न किस तरह प्राकृतिक आपदाओं को बढ़ा सकता है।