The capital cities of the world need to take a good look at that ambitious goal that Copenhagen is attempting to achieve. By 2025, the Danish capital wants to be carbon neutral by generating more renewable energy than it consumes from fossil fuels. Technologically speaking, … [Read more...] about Copenhagen could become the first carbon-neutral capital city by 2025
Archives for March 2019
Dutch church held 2,307 hours of worship to save refugee family from deportation
When an Armenian family who had long been living in the Netherlands illegally received a deportation notice, the Bethel church of The Hague decided to protect the family from immigration services. Dutch law prevents police from entering a place of worship while a service is in … [Read more...] about Dutch church held 2,307 hours of worship to save refugee family from deportation
Feeling anxious? These 7 books can help soothe your mind
If you experience anxiety, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in three young people are affected by anxiety. There are many ways to cope with bouts of anxiousness, such as exercising, meditating, and journaling. And while reading may not … [Read more...] about Feeling anxious? These 7 books can help soothe your mind
Why a busy street in London made their crosswalk into an optical illusion
On a busy street near a school in London, a newly painted crosswalk is designed to slow down drivers through an optical illusion: As someone approaches, each white stripe on the road looks like a three-dimensional block. The idea is that by catching the eye, the optical illusion … [Read more...] about Why a busy street in London made their crosswalk into an optical illusion
Fiber is the ultimate superfood. Here’s how to add more of it to your diet
This week we’re talking a lot about food, and for good reason: an overwhelming number of health conditions these days are linked to poor diets that lack diversity and good nutrition. One of the main things that people are missing in the fiber, which is the closest thing we have … [Read more...] about Fiber is the ultimate superfood. Here’s how to add more of it to your diet