Why we should start constructing more buildings with high fiber materials
You may have heard that eating more fiber is a great way to improve your health, but did you know that constructing buildings with a lot of fiber can be good for our planet’s health? According to a new report, high fiber buildings are beneficial for the environment because they significantly Read More...
Washington D.C. is doubling its commitment to renewable energy
In order to cut its carbon emissions by 50 percent in a little more than a decade, Washington DC is passing a new law that calls for 100 percent renewable electricity by 2032. The deadline is 13 years earlier than those in California or Hawaii, which are also moving to 100 percent renewable energy. Read More...
New deal offers open access to a big number of German research papers
Advocates of eradicating paywalls on scientific articles claim a win as a groundbreaking deal allows free public access to a considerable number of German studies. Wiley, an academic publisher headquartered in New Jersey, has made an agreement with a group of German libraries, universities, and Read More...
Tanzanian government offers special protection status to one of its forests
The government of Tanzania has granted special protection status to one of its forests after research showed that it was on the brink of destruction. The woodland is home to a recently discovered species of chameleon and threatened animals including bush babies and elephants. The environmental Read More...
The plastic-free businesses are thriving amid the global environmental crisis
While many consumers are changing their personal relationships with single use plastics, bringing a reusable bag to the grocery store can feel futiIe in the face of the globe's consumption of 300 million metric tons of plastic each year. In the wake of the global anxiety about climate change, an Read More...
Restaurants are donating meals to families impacted by US government shutdown
Amid the government shutdown, which has left nearly 800,000 federal employees without pay, restaurants in the US are coming together to offer a helping hand. An impressive amount of eating houses in the country are offering meals to those who rely upon the federal government as their main source of Read More...
How to ensure that your liver is doing its job properly
Do you feel consistently groggy? Have seasonal allergies or itchy skin? If you find yourself feeling less vital than you used to, you may be suffering from sub-optimal liver function. Ensuring that your liver is in good health and not overloaded with chemicals can help your body prevent a great Read More...
Microsoft is spending half a billion dollars to make Seattle housing more affordable
The software giant has announced that it will spend $500 million in order to make housing in Seattle and its surrounding suburbs more affordable for people in the community. The Seattle area has long seen rocketing housing prices due to the demand from high-paid employees from Microsoft and Amazon, Read More...
New fecal transplant technique successfully treats inflammatory bowel disease
While several decades of research have slowly been building a scientific case for the efficacy of fecal transplants as a treatment for a variety of conditions, there is still a lack of consensus over the best way to prepare and administer these fecal samples. A new Australian trial has revealed Read More...
Canadians bring solar power to off-the-grid Africa
Many people dream of building their small business into an international power base, but two Canadian companies in Africa are taking different approaches to spreading the power. Jaza Energy and M-Kopa, both started by Canadians, are bringing small-scale solar energy to communities in Tanzania and, Read More...