Solar panels on the roof of a building in Gaza. By Anders Lorenzen This article is not going into nor is it taking sides in the rapidly and tragic escalating conflict in Israel and Palestine. Both Gaza and the West Bank, the Palestine territories, are incredibly energy-poor and have no energy production and thus rely 100% on energy imports. What […]
First aid kits typically contain single-use, disposable medical supplies that inevitably end up in landfills for several reasons, including sanitation, ease of use, and efficiency in emergencies. New materials and the latest packaging can reduce the environmental impact of your emergency medical cupboard. Single-use items like antiseptic wipes, adhesive bandages, and gauze pads are individually packaged to maintain a sterile […]
By Anders Lorenzen With temperature records now frequently being set around the world and continuing to do so even though we drastically cut emissions, research studies published in the journal Nature, reveal that even moderate warming at 34 degrees C can significantly impact heart health. The study reveals that air temperatures as low as 34 °C can lead to a […]
It’s cold and flu season. Children are missing school, adults are missing work and everyone who has been struck has had the unfortunate luck of feeling miserable while they ride out their illness. Rather than just trying to fight off a cold, flu, or other illness once it strikes, why not try to prevent it in the first place? There […]
Let’s face it. Life can be stressful and even overwhelming at times. It is essential to develop restorative and rejuvenating practices to promote peace of mind and vitality. Simple breathing and meditation techniques can promote physical and mental well-being, allowing us to live more fulfilling lives. This can also help reduce our reliance on medications, which can have harmful side […]
As we’ve all paid a lot more attention to avoiding illness the past couple of years, we’ve also had to think about some new kinds of waste. We’re figuring out how to recycle disposable masks and properly dispose of cloth masks to avoid PPE pollution. We worry whether all those little plastic bottles of hand sanitizer will end up polluting […]
Editor’s note: We’ve been living with COVID-19 for almost two years now and nearly 60% of the U.S. population has been fully vaccinated. Unfortunately, as cold and flu season arrives, another new COVID variant is sweeping the world. We urge everyone to follow the CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The coronavirus continues to spread throughout the world, with more […]