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.
Recent findings from the WMO Airborne Dust Bulletin reveal that sand and dust storms have emerged as a significant threat to global health and economic stability. These meteorological phenomena currently impact approximately 330 million individuals across over 150 nations worldwide. Understanding Global Dust Distribution In 2024, global average surface dust concentration measured 12.5 μg m⁻³, […]
India is presently experiencing the peak of its monsoon season, with substantial rainfall affecting vast stretches of the country. States including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh have been particularly impacted by these heavy showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in a bulletin released on July 10, 2025, has forecast continued intense precipitation across […]
Discover how building design affects our physical and mental well-being, impacts climate change, and reshapes entire communities. In this episode of the Health Spark podcast, we speak with Aakrity Madhan, a sustainability expert and Harvard University alumna, about the deep connections between health, the built environment, and global carbon emissions.
At least 69 people have died, 37 are missing, and 110 have been injured as Himachal Pradesh struggles with cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides caused by several days of continuous and heavy monsoon rainfall. Each year, the monsoon comes like a clock to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. And each year now, it brings not just […]
India today faces a paradox that borders on the absurd. In one household, a child might be stunted from years of undernutrition. In another, a teenager is quietly slipping into pre-diabetes. Thirty-five percent of Indian children under five are too short for their age, their growth limited by diets that lack essential nutrients, as recorded […]
Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, warns the latest State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). With record-high sea surface temperatures, shrinking glaciers, and intensifying heatwaves, the region faces mounting threats to ecosystems, livelihoods, and economies. This video breaks down the key findings […]
