The Global Fool

environment, science & stories

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Editorial Policy and Guidelines
  • Earth Song by Michael Jackson
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Editorial Policy and Guidelines
  • Earth Song by Michael Jackson

Emaho Strategies — Science Communication and Content Strategy Consulting

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Dive in!

Subscribe to The Global Fool newsletter!

We promise we’ll never spam! Take a look at our Privacy Policy for more info.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

  • Flowers

    Spending time in nature may improve emotional wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic

    March 13, 2021 /

    By Roberta Attanasio The toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on mental health, for both children and adults, is unequivocal. An article published in The New York Times in February 2021 highlights a dire situation: “Since the first coronavirus case was confirmed in the United States more than a year ago, the number of people in need of mental health services has surged. But many say that they are languishing on waiting lists, making call after call only to be turned away, with affordable options tough to find. Providers, who have long been in short supply, are stretched thin.” According to an article published at about the same time in…

    Read More

    You May Also Like

    The $11 Trillion Reward

    August 7, 2013

    Psychological Stress in Children: Effects on the Immune Response

    March 2, 2014

    A Small Molecule Repairs the Damage Caused by Nuclear Radiation

    November 8, 2013
  • The unborn baby: Healthy pregnant mothers exposed to air pollution from road traffic inhale toxic particles that may end up in the placenta

    September 28, 2020 /

    By Roberta Attanasio According to a recently published study, carbon and metal particles from road traffic, once inhaled, reach one of the many places where we would rather not find them—the unborn baby’s life support system, best known as placenta. Lead author Jonathan Grigg said: “Our study for the first time shows that inhaled carbon particulate matter in air pollution, travels in the blood stream, and is taken up by important cells in the placenta.” For the study, researchers analyzed placentas from 15 healthy non-smoking women, donated after the birth of their children. All women delivered healthy babies. However, they lived in an environment that exposed them to high levels…

    Read More

    You May Also Like

    Arctic Pollution

    May 15, 2013

    Childhood Asthma and Traffic-Related Air Pollution

    October 15, 2019

    Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollutants: Links to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    April 11, 2015
  • Soils Are Threatened: Can We Halt The Problem?

    December 4, 2015 /

    By Roberta Attanasio Today, December 4, 2015, is World Soil Day — a day to connect people with soils, and raise awareness of their critical importance in our lives. Soils — the reservoir for at least a quarter of global biodiversity — have been neglected for too long. We fail to connect soil with our food, water, climate, and life. The maintenance or enhancement of global soil resources is essential to meet the world’s need for food, water, and energy security. Soil loss is an unfolding global disaster that will have catastrophic effects on world food production, according to scientists from the University of Sheffield’s Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures. …

    Read More

    You May Also Like

    Clean Air: The Effects of U.S. Power Plant Carbon Standards on Human Health

    May 4, 2015

    The Foodprint: Eyes on Methane

    May 20, 2013

    Global Threats: Climate Change is a Medical Emergency

    June 23, 2015
  • Nature, Health, and Things in Between

    November 7, 2015 /

    By Roberta Attanasio A decade ago, Richard Louv — author of the bestsellers Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle — coined the term “nature-deficit disorder” to describe the increasing disconnection between children and the natural world. Such disconnection negatively affects health and spiritual well-being. The concept, which was later extended to adults, provides the basis for a working framework to reshape our lives. Louv argues that by tapping into the restorative powers of nature, we can boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and ultimately strengthen human bonds. Although results from several studies point out the deleterious health…

    Read More

    You May Also Like

    Breast Cancer: Prevention is Better than Cure

    November 4, 2013

    Change of Mind: The Influence of Hurricanes

    September 21, 2013

    Allergies in Young Children: Effects of Exposure to Multiple Air Pollutants During Prenatal and Early Life

    December 10, 2019
  • Global Urbanization Defined by The City of 7 Billion

    April 26, 2013 /

    By The Editors Viewing our entire planet as one urban environment is the idea at the basis of the project designed by Bimal Mendis and Joyce Hsiang of the Yale School of Architecture and Plan B Architecture & Urbanism, LLC.  To carry out this project, the two architects have been awarded the 2013 Latrobe Prize of $100,000 by the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows. The title of the proposal is “Urban Sphere: The City of 7 Billion”.  The research described in the proposal will study the impact of population growth and resource consumption on the city of 7 billion.  One of the goals of the proposed research is to provide techniques and…

    Read More

    You May Also Like

    Soils Are Threatened: Can We Halt The Problem?

    December 4, 2015
    Flowers

    Spending time in nature may improve emotional wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic

    March 13, 2021

    Nature, Health, and Things in Between

    November 7, 2015

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Dive in!

Subscribe to The Global Fool newsletter!

We promise we’ll never spam! Take a look at our Privacy Policy for more info.

Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription.

RECENT POSTS

  • The unexpected gift of a strong immune system: we’re more attractive
    April 22, 2022
  • How COVID-19 sets off ravaging inflammation in some people
    April 16, 2022
  • Why you should sleep with lights off during the night
    April 2, 2022
  • Breastfeeding regulates the immune system and improves babies’ health
    March 28, 2022
  • George Bernard Shaw and the dreaded salad—being a vegetarian, then and now
    March 24, 2022
  • How climate change and long-term drought caused the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations
    March 16, 2022
  • Pythagoras, the first campaigner for ethical vegetarianism
    March 10, 2022
  • New evidence for a link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis
    March 5, 2022
  • Bone loss? Osteoporosis? Don’t forget your prunes
    February 26, 2022
  • Pythagoras, fava beans, and favism
    February 13, 2022
  • What we choose to eat matters. How we choose to eat also matters
    February 10, 2022
  • Who is Baba Yaga?
    February 7, 2022

Do you like The Global Fool? Like us on Facebook!

A blog by Emaho Strategies 225 Parkway 575 # 1291 Woodstock, Georgia 30188-9998
The Global Fool 2013 - 2023 ©
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT