UN: The first coronavirus famines are in our doorstep
Four chronically-deprived conflict-ridden countries are in danger of experiencing widespread crisis which endangers the lives of millions of women, men,...
Ecological
The return of plastic
Before the pandemic, the call for eradicating plastic was resounding. But the pandemic has brought with it the resurgence of...
Climate crisis worsens amidst the pandemic
For some cities, smog has lifted and rivers are now running clear. The shutting down of many countries has led...
COVID-19 highlights the need for clean water
Even before COVID-19 struck, the United Nations already warned against the decreasing supply for clean water. At least 2 billion...
Factory farms are breeding grounds for pandemics
The following article from The Guardian shows us that our individual choices have an impact on health and the overall wellbeing of...
The hidden danger of lockdowns: Indoor air pollution
As lockdowns were imposed in countries around the world, news of improved environmental conditions started flooding social media feeds. In...
COVID shows us that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected
In this article for The Star, Jeff Wichtel underscores the reality that our changing world conditions have created the right environment...
Why the next pandemic will come from wildlife
Long before the novel coronavirus, David Quammen already foresaw that a new pandemic will arise. He also predicted that it...