Awareness

If there was ever a doubt about the close relationship between humanity and nature, the COVID-19 pandemic made clear the powerful connection that we all have to, “the greater network of life that surrounds us,” as Dr. Ron Weiss, a…Read More

World Whale and Dolphin Day was declared in 1986 by the International Whaling Commission (WC), and July 23rd is the day each year that the world celebrates these amazing ocean mammals. It was the same day in 1982 when the…Read More

Coffee is an essential part of everyone’s daily routine. Dealing with the kids, reading those early morning emails, or getting through your next meeting would be impossible for many of us without a good quality cup of joe in our…Read More

This article was guest written by Jane Marsh. When summer arrives, you and your family probably crank up your air conditioner to deal with the heat. Unfortunately, your unit isn’t the best for the planet. These systems release around 117 million…Read More

In 2021, Lightning Safety Awareness Week marks the 20th anniversary of a week that was established to help create a weather-ready nation and, in doing so, increase lightning safety. Although lightning is one of the leading causes of weather-related fatalities, the Centers for…Read More

Although most of us have heard about the multiple benefits of drinking water, staying hydrated is not easy for many people. But if like me, this is one of those things that gets buried in your agenda, this National Hydration Day is…Read More

Although our civilization has been using wind energy for thousands of years, wind as a renewable energy source in the wake of climate change concerns has drawn significant attention due to its benefits at generating fewer damaging effects on the…Read More

With the theme, “Wear Blue and a Mask, Too,” this year marks the 27th anniversary of the creation of Men’s Health Week, a celebration that takes place every year since 1994 during June and before Father’s Day. Whether for dad, a friend, your…Read More

With evidence piling up about the damaging effects of environmental factors on food, protecting our food chain supplies, all the way from the production, processing, distribution, and consumption is one of the challenges of the race to combating climate change.…Read More

Since June is a month dedicated to raising awareness about the need to protect our children, at Eco18 we wanted to touch on a topic that often gets overlooked. As the UNICEF states, “All children have the right to survive and thrive. Yet, children…Read More