Category: Health and Environment

The Dieselgate scandal broke in September 2015 but years later, carmakers are still busy paying off fines and compensations, facing class-action lawsuits, and recalling vehicles. Affected car owners have also been busy working with their solicitors, preparing what they need to file a diesel emissions claim against their manufacturer. The biggest impact of the scandal, […]

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is the main reason why some investments work better than others, and some start-ups always appear to perform better and get ahead of other companies. It is a framework for financial institutions and investors and on the radar of employees and regulators, who play a crucial role in creating resilience […]

In 2017, an Environmental Health Analytics study indicated that about 38,000 excess deaths around the world were due to NOx or nitrogen oxide emissions that went over the legal limits. Most of these deaths happened in Europe. With the way air pollution is going, it wouldn’t be a surprise if this number has doubled. According […]

Recycling refers to the process of collecting and processing waste and turning them into useful products. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generate 300 million tons of waste every year. Unfortunately, only 32% of this waste gets recycled. The rest is either burned or ends up in landfills across the country. Burning or burying waste […]

We are exposed to toxins more often and consistently than we might realize, and that exposure can have serious effects on our health. There are situations where toxin exposure comes from your occupation. For example, firefighters, military members, people who work in oil or gas, and airport personnel are exposed to something called Aqueous Film-Forming […]

Any good boss or business owner is always looking for ways they can do right by their employees and their business. Improving employee efficiency is good for everyone involved and makes sure that the working environment you create is a happy and productive one. Here are five ways that you can positively improve the workplace […]

Sharp devices are objects that have corners, sharp edges that can cut or pierce one’s skin. Most countries usually have their laws that control the discarding of sharps waste to protect the disposers from any physical, dangerous, or contagious menaces. The sharp objects include hypodermic needles, musicians, syringes, blades, and even blunted needles. Sharp disposals […]

The preservation of ecosystems such as lakes, parks, and forests is the responsibility of the entire society, including children. Without educating young people about the benefits of preserving the environment, forests will be bulldozed, and what will remain is a land full of building complexes or shopping malls. That is why many parents and concerned […]

In most places, you need heating and cooling to survive – there’s no getting around Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. While modern HVAC systems have come a long way from the ancient ways humans moderated temperature, they still leave much to be desired. For instance, HVAC’s can be loud, producing distressing rattling and thumps at all […]

Each generation handles the environment in a different way. For thousands of years, not much thought was given to the planet’s ecology. More recent generations have had to deal with the growing environmental threats posed by the human species. As time continues to pass, the attitudes of current generations towards the environment are clarifying, leaving […]

Melanie noticed her preschooler seemed to have a long-lasting cold. Oddly, her child’s symptoms were worse on windy days when dust and pollen were in the air outside. When she took her child to the doctor, she learned that her daughter didn’t have a cold — she had allergies. If you or someone in your […]

As a small business owner, you are probably constantly working on new ways to improve your office. One of the hottest topics in 2018 is businesses adopting green practices. Everything from energy production, recycling, and office cleaning – green is the way to go. Not only is it good for the environment, it will help […]