Picture this: You wake up, peek through your curtains, and instead of sunlight, a thick, gray wall of smog greets you. You step outside, and the heat hits you like opening an oven door. For millions of Indians, this isn’t a nightmare. It’s a usual morning. Welcome to the world of eco-anxiety, where the planet’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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.
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 […]
Taps are running dry. Tankers are everywhere. Borewells are failing. This is the daily reality for thousands in Bengaluru as the city battles one of its worst water crises. In this video, we dive into what’s really going on — why groundwater is disappearing, why borewells aren’t the answer anymore, and what it means when […]
Indian cities are getting hotter every year, and it’s not just about rising temperatures. It’s about how our cities are built, how green spaces are disappearing, and how climate change is making things worse. In this episode of Health Spark Explained, we dive into why your city feels like it’s burning up and what that […]
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.
Air pollution is killing us—literally. From lung diseases to heart problems, the impact is massive. It’s time to act NOW.
Poor nutrition, climate change, and rising health crises—Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former WHO Chief Scientist, says we need urgent action. She calls for a nutrition revolution to build a healthier, climate-friendly world in this insightful conversation. How can we rethink food systems, tackle obesity, and protect future generations? Watch the full episode to know more.. Soumya […]
