Omar Martinez

 For this week's blog, we will be talking about India's Heatwave  India tends to be a hot country that tends to have heat waves that are unbearable for Labor. " Exposure to heat also caused a loss of 167.2 billion potential labor hours among Indians in 2021, the study noted." ( India heatwave: High temperatures killing more Indians now, Lancet study finds). Therefore without labor, there is no money to support families or even to feed themselves. Indias Heat waves have become more frequent and longer lasting since the years 2000-2004 and 2017-2021 resulting in 55% more deaths.   This heat wave not only affects the civilians living in India but also damages the natural resources of the country. For example, heat waves have triggered forest fires, and  reduced India’s wheat crop yields.  What to do in Heat Waves Avoid going out in the sun, especially between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m Drink sufficient water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty Wear ligh...

 In this week's blog, we will be talking about mass waste in Ecuador known as mudslides, landslides, and rockslides.  What are landslides?  landslides are the "movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope" ( USGS). the thing that causes the landslides are forces acting down a slope. Things such as rainfall, snow, and earthquakes quickly result in mudslides.  In Ecuador, Landslides are a common natural hazard that kills dozens of people every year. A crucial landslide occurred in February 2022 in the Capitol of Ecuador Quito killing 24 people and injuring many more after rainfall. A hillside collapsed in a neighborhood causing mud to fill on top of houses and streets. Crushing civilians and cars through the neighborhood many were not found.  Ecuador has a high natural hazard level that can destroy apart cities and families in minutes. This works as a domino effect. For example, the earth's quick and powerful enough to cause a tsunami can also result ...