Explore how the environment shapes our health and well-being. At HealthSpark, we delve into issues like pollution, biodiversity, and sustainable living, highlighting their impact on communities. Discover resources and solutions to foster a cleaner, greener, and healthier world for future generations.
May 26, 2025, was not an ordinary day for Mumbai. The city witnessed its earliest monsoon in 75 years and the heaviest single day rainfall of 107 years – 300mm rain in just 24 hours, nearly 15% of its annual average. Streets turned into rivers, local trains halted, schools and offices closed, and hospitals overflowed. […]
“Beta, finish your rice or the Waste Monster will come for you!” That was my grandfather’s favourite warning when I was a child growing up in 1990s Patna. His stories were vivid and slightly terrifying. Clouds that talked, rivers that laughed, mountains of trash that swallowed towns. At the time, I thought of them as […]
The South-West Pacific saw its hottest year ever in 2024, with record temperatures, deadly cyclones, marine heatwaves, and rising sea levels, says the WMO. Countries like Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia broke heat records, while island nations face existential threats from climate change. Watch now for key highlights from the WMO’s 2024 climate report.
If you’ve glanced at your phone’s weather app recently and seen a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, followed by a smaller line saying “feels like 45,” you might have wondered what’s going on. How can it feel hotter than what the thermometer says? And more importantly, why does this matter? The answer lies in the […]
A growing body of scientific research suggests the Antarctic Ice Sheet may be much closer to irreversible collapse than previously thought. A new study published in Communications Earth & Environment reveals that with only a small amount of additional ocean warming, large sections of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) could begin retreating permanently, pushing […]
In this insightful interview, Co-founder of Obesity Innovation Lab Vijay shares why food is the original medicine and how ancient wisdom can merge with modern technology to solve today’s health challenges. From breathing out fat to the power of effective communication, this conversation is packed with fresh perspectives and grounded advice.
