Marko Vovk is an environmental and building investigator with more than 45 years of hands¿on experience in residential and commercial inspections, environmental forensics, and expert¿witness testimony. Over tens of thousands of site visits, he has documented how real homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods quietly expose families to hidden structural, chemical, biological, and technological risks that never appear in glossy brochures or official projections. As a researcher and author, Vovk connects what he sees in basements, attics, water systems, and indoor air to the larger story of chronic disease, fertility decline, and population risk. His work bridges engineering, public health, and policy, translating technical findings into clear, practical guidance for decision¿makers and everyday families. Empty Cradles continues his mission: to show how the environments we build today shape whether future generations are ever born-and whether they thrive.