Awareness

World Octopus Day is celebrated every year on October 8th and is a great opportunity to appreciate these fascinating, eight-armed animals. Inspired by the intriguing relationship between a filmmaker and an octopus featured in the documentary “My Octopus Teacher,” at…Read More

Although some of us may have heard about the rapid disappearance of glaciers worldwide due to climate change, it isn’t always easy to grasp the full extent of this issue, which, according to some researchers, accounts for 21% of sea…Read More

In the spirit of World Brain Day on July 22nd, we wanted to provide our readers with a crucial reminder of the importance of maintaining brain health and doing all we can to stay healthy and sharp. We are dedicating…Read More

National Farm Animals Awareness Week is observed the third week of each September. Not only is it designed to support the humane treatment of animals, but it also stimulates conversation around the potential to make a variety of farming practices…Read More

Sierra Winters is a regular contributor to eco18. For this month’s edition of 18 Questions, she shares her experiences on Bike & Build’s “Drift West” trip, an 800-mile cycling journey from Portland, Oregon, to Bellingham, Washington. In addition to the…Read More

It is no secret that heat waves have been scorching the United States this summer. No region has been left untouched, and major records are seemingly broken every week. Of course, this is not just an American problem; experts estimate…Read More

You may have seen recent headlines and research documenting how extreme weather catastrophes, malnutrition, pollution, and increased exposure to saltwater (a direct result of rising sea levels) are affecting Bangladeshi women’s sexual and reproductive health. Other climate-related risk factors include…Read More

Are you a single woman who works hard at your job, who is reliable, and who gives your best daily? Even if you aren’t, you surely know someone who is.  In fact, statistically, you’re more likely to work alongside a…Read More

Have you pitched a tent yet this year? June marks National Camping Month, so if you haven’t built a campfire or filtered river water this summer, it may be time to get out in nature! Camping is an inexpensive but…Read More

In the past few years, concern has grown regarding PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”), rampant in consumer products ranging from mattresses and Gore-Tech jackets to menstrual underwear and perfumes. These chemicals have been around since…Read More