These 3 organizations are helping low-wage workers live a better life
Sometimes all it takes to correct injustice is to recognize the problem and have the willpower to make a change. At least that’s what the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP) did in California, where prisoners are encouraged to volunteer to fight wildfires but struggle to get jobs as Read More...
Ways you can support the environmental justice movement
When most of us think about environmental issues, we are inclined to picture in our heads images of melting ice caps, deforestation, wildfires, and animals close to extinction. But how often do we think about how all of these issues affect the human communities in our own backyard? When climate Read More...
The exterior of this electric truck is made of natural materials
While electric vehicles may be the greener option in comparison to their gas-powered relatives, the materials used to produce electric vehicles are by no means green. That, however, could soon start to change thanks to the ambitions of Volta Trucks. The EV manufacturer is creating an all-electric Read More...
3 Lessons from the Spanish Influenza on how to reopen schools
As countries weigh when and how to reopen schools for children around the world, the 1918 Spanish Influenza could provide some guidance on best practices for returning to the classroom after a pandemic. While times have certainly changed since the early 1900s, the steps schools took may inform Read More...
5 ways to boost your microbiome this summer
There's no debating the importance of a healthy gut for overall well-being—and now, more than ever, staying in optimal health is top of mind for most people. Luckily, summer is a great time to get your microbiome in prime shape. As we enter these mid-summer days, here are some fantastic ways you Read More...
America’s digital divide: Why Internet access should be a basic human right
It may sound odd to you, but there’s a huge digital divide in America. In fact, over 40 million Americans live without access to reliable internet. As COVID-19 forces more individuals to work remotely and families to navigate distance learning for their children, the need for access to broadband Read More...
Thai fishermen help turn discarded fishing nets into virus protection gear
With 50,000 small vessels and 10,000 commercial ships, Thailand has one of the world’s largest fishing industries. This, however, puts a heavy environmental burden on the country’s natural environment as hundreds of endangered sea animals wash up on its shores every year, entangled and injured Read More...
Comeback: Wild bison set to return to UK for first time in 6,000 years
The steppe bison is thought to have roamed the UK until about 6,000 years ago when hunting and changes in habitat led to its global extinction. Now, thanks to a fantastic new initiative, the steppe bison’s closest relative, the European bison, will be introduced to the landscape of the UK. The Read More...
Australia dedicates $190 million AUD to improve recycling efficiency
Recycling systems are great in theory, but a portion of what is tossed into the recycling bin never makes it to a second life as another product. Australia is attempting to make their recycling systems more efficient and reduce waste with a $190 million AUD investment toward overhauling the Read More...
Three foods that may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
Most cases of diabetes are type 2, and their prevalence is rising. Seeking to address the spread of the disease, researchers from Harvard and the University of Cambridge identified three key food groups that could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Studying 9,754 people with type 2 diabetes, Read More...