This is how serious China is taking their “war on pollution”
President XI Jinping is taking China’s “war on pollution” to another level. Central government inspectors started re-examining thousands of violations uncovered during the nationwide environmental audit last year and found that many of the problems had yet to be properly resolved. As a Read More...
New survey shows traditional views of gender roles are rapidly being abandoned
Traditional views of gender roles are on the decline, according to a new survey, as 72 percent of the British public disputed the conservative view that women should dedicate themselves to housework while the men are out earning a living. Compare that with the mere 33 percent who disagreed 30 years Read More...
The majority of krill companies are putting an end to fishing in the Antarctic
Krill may be at the bottom of the food chain, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Just the opposite. Krill are precisely important because whales, penguins, seals, and squid all rely on the tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans for food. Plus they remove greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere. Read More...
Forget coffee. These five yoga poses will give you all the energy you need
There’s a good case for doing a little yoga right when you wake up instead of reaching for a cup of coffee. With the right poses, you can challenge your muscles and give yourself long-lasting energy throughout the day. If you need a little boost in the morning, give these five poses a Read More...
Cement producers are developing a plan to reduce CO2 emissions
One of the world's biggest industries—and a leading producer of greenhouse gas emissions may finally be making moves to combat climate change. The World Cement Association recently held its first-ever global climate change forum, where industry leaders and scientists discussed strategies to Read More...
Despite the war, tens of thousands of trees are being planted in northern Syria
In northern Syria, widespread deforestation is only one tool used by successive generations of the Assad dynasty to press the Kurdish people. The area now seems impossibly arid, but it used to be green and living. In a bid to restore the region’s fertility and stability, a movement is underway to Read More...
This insurance giant is dropping support for coal-dependent clients
Insurance giant Swiss Re has enacted a policy that refuses coverage to any company that either generates 30 percent or more of its revenue from coal power, or uses at least 30 percent coal power to run its operations. While this move reflects a commitment to limiting global warming, it’s also a Read More...
Why you should leave a sugar solution in your garden today
Bees play a vital role in our ecosystems, but unfortunately bee populations are dwindling. There is, however, a simple yet odd way we can help save bees, according to Sir David Attenborough. In the summer months, bees can become extremely tired from all their work, so much so that they don’t have Read More...
The Netherlands may soon pass the world’s toughest climate policy
Seven parties in the Netherlands have come forth with a radical climate policy. The policy requires the country to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 49 percent by 2030 and 95 percent by 2050. The climate policy also requires that all energy must be carbon-neutral by 2050. Plus, the fourth Thursday Read More...
Grounding is the perfect alternative to meditation
While some people benefit tremendously from meditation, not everyone is into the activity of sitting still with your eyes shut listening to yourself breathe. If you’re one of those people, the alternative practice of grounding may be for you. Grounding is simple; all you need to do is find a nice Read More...