Category: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Did you know that the Earth’s temperature has been rising month by month since 1977? It is one of the consequences of the greenhouse effect. Surely you have heard about this phenomenon but lately it is more important that we all become aware of what it is and what its consequences are so that we […]

We all know that air is fundamental for us to live and for there to be life on Earth. But we may not be so clear about what it is made of and what its main pollutants are.  In today’s article we are going to explain it to you so you will be more aware […]

Deforestation is the process, usually caused by humans, that destroys the vegetation of a forest.  Although the causes are mainly human, sometimes non-human factors also intervene, such as an unprovoked fire. We all know that trees fulfil a series of very important functions for the survival of human beings and animals. They produce oxygen, provide […]

Spain is a country where people smoke a lot, it is estimated that about 90 million cigars are smoked every day. Because of this bad habit, at the end of the year some 32.8 billion cigarette butts are generated in the environment. These filters can take up to 10 years to degrade.  It is estimated […]

One of the main problems we have today is water pollution. Be it from rivers, seas, oceans, lakes or reservoirs. If we cannot stop this problem, the survival of our species and of all living beings on the planet is seriously compromised.  Water pollution occurs when its composition is modified in such a way that […]

We understand as air pollution all the presence in the atmosphere of matter, energy and/or substances that can be a nuisance, danger or risk for people and the environment. It can also affect animals and their way of life.  This pollution can affect our lives in many ways. Although it is not always seen, we […]

The term light pollution is causing controversy because the community does not agree with its definition.  On the one hand, light pollution is defined as artificial light that degrades the ecosystem or the natural environment.  On the other hand, there are those who define it as the emission of artificial light at night at an […]

We all know that plastic is very harmful to the planet. For some years now we have not stopped listening to the news and reading in the newspapers about the damage it is causing.  But it seems that we are not yet aware of what all this implies. To help us understand it better, WelLWo, […]

Environmental pollution is when an element that causes damage to the soil, water or air is introduced. This damage can last for a longer or shorter time, and can even be permanent. Consequently, the natural functioning is negatively altered.  Although we associate it with the environment when we talk about pollution, it can also be […]

Noise pollution is an unpleasant (or unwanted) sound for the listener. This, in consequence, will depend on the sensitivity of each person. But there is a level of volume, at which everyone will feel uncomfortable.  Noise pollution is one of the biggest concerns for inhabitants and visitors to urban areas. Since it has grown disproportionately […]