Countries around the world make encouraging and incremental progress toward equality every day. Many countries are banning inhumane practices such as conversion therapy, and some are making restitution to former victims of overturned anti-LGBTQ+ laws. While this is emboldening … [Read more...] about Openly gay prince turned palace into safe haven for LGBTQ+ Indians
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Turkey’s Zero-Waste Project protects environment and boosts economy
Observing the slow pace of environmental action, starting any kind of climate-focused initiative can feel futile. Don't let the cynics win. The fact is, our individual and collective efforts can make a significant difference. A wonderful reminder of this is Turkey’s Zero-Waste … [Read more...] about Turkey’s Zero-Waste Project protects environment and boosts economy
Italian fisherman uses underwater sculptures to stop trawling
Italian fisherman Paolo Fanciulli had been fishing the waters of the Maremma coastline for almost 40 years. These sea habitats near Tuscany, and Fanciulli’s livelihood, came under threat, however, in the form of illegal trawling, dragging huge nets through the water to catch … [Read more...] about Italian fisherman uses underwater sculptures to stop trawling
Canada outlines plan to ban single-use plastic
Canada has now become a world leader in environmental policy. On Monday, it laid out its final plans and regulations on how it intends to ban single-use plastics. Federal health minister Jean-Yves Duclos said the country recycles “only 8 percent of the plastic [Canada] throws … [Read more...] about Canada outlines plan to ban single-use plastic
3 questions to ask at the end of a job interview (and 3 to avoid)
Suppose you, like many others these days, are re-evaluating your priorities and looking to make changes in your professional life. This may mean that you are applying for new jobs and if all goes well, will soon be facing an interview for an exciting new job. At the end of … [Read more...] about 3 questions to ask at the end of a job interview (and 3 to avoid)