This Ramadan, plastics will be absent from the meals of many Muslims breaking their fast in mosques across the globe. Iftars—the after-sunset meal that unites Muslims together during the holy month that began on March 22, 2023—often involve the use of plastic knives, forks, … [Read more...] about A clean and green Ramadan
Archives for April 2023
3 expert-approved gut health “rules” you shouldn’t skip
Your gut microbiome contains trillions of bacteria unique to you, making gut health practices extremely personal. What works for one person may not work for another. "No two guts are the same," says board-certified internist Vincent Pedre, M.D., author of The GutSMART … [Read more...] about 3 expert-approved gut health “rules” you shouldn’t skip
Sperm-sorting tech identifies strongest swimmers to help couples conceive
In-vitro fertilization is certainly a potential avenue for couples who are having problems conceiving a child due to low-quality sperm. However, the unfortunate fact of the matter is that this method is quite expensive and is often unsuccessful. Thanks to a team of scientists in … [Read more...] about Sperm-sorting tech identifies strongest swimmers to help couples conceive
Amsterdam airport bans private jets to reduce noise and climate pollution
On November 5, 2022, scores of climate activists gathered in front of luxury planes and private jets at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, preventing them from taking off for several hours. Now, nearly five months later, the airport has declared that private jets would be … [Read more...] about Amsterdam airport bans private jets to reduce noise and climate pollution
April is Earth Month! 5 effective Earth Day campaigns and the holiday’s history
April is Earth Month, a time to celebrate and protect our world. The annual Earth Day celebration on April 22 draws more than a billion people, making it the greatest civic event in the world. Earth Month is an expansion of the Earth Day movement, which originated in the … [Read more...] about April is Earth Month! 5 effective Earth Day campaigns and the holiday’s history