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Rivian to install huge network of EV charging stations across the US
America’s network of EV charging points is expected to get a boost thanks to automaker startup Rivian. The company has recently announced plans to build a nationwide network of fast-charging stations that can add as much as 140 miles in range in as little as 20 minutes. Dubbed the Adventure Read More...
Plywood that once boarded up Minneapolis finds new life as historical art
In the midst of racial justice protests last summer in response to the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the police, many businesses in Minneapolis boarded up their windows with plywood. Now, nearly a year later, the plywood that once boarded up the city has found new life as artwork honoring Read More...
12 Mental health organizations working to support Asian American communities
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have experienced a dramatic rise in hate crimes since the beginning of the pandemic. This harassment and violence against the Asian American community is alarming and has many allies looking for ways to contribute towards justice and safety for AAPI Read More...
Black history courses are now mandatory in Welsh schools
Wales has recently announced that all school children in the country will have to take mandatory courses about racism and the contributions of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) communities to Welsh society. According to the government, the curriculum change aims to help young people Read More...
BIPOC hiking groups work to make the outdoors a more diverse space
A long history of oppression against people of color has kept members of diverse communities from feeling safe in many public environments, even the great outdoors. This is a huge shame because the United States is a vast country with a wealth of beautiful landscapes that all adventurers from all Read More...
FEMA aims to make disaster response more equitable
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manages the federal response to large-scale emergencies, but the agency has received criticism in the past for discriminatory aid programs as well as instituting disaster recovery initiatives that unfairly burden low-income and minority populations. Read More...
This social enterprise in Zambia puts sustainability and community first
As the business sector comes to grips with the fact that it needs to shift away from business-as-usual and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world, impact-driven social enterprises serve as a source of inspiration for how to achieve that. Take Tribal Textiles, for example. The Zambian Read More...
Japan comes one step closer to recognizing same-sex marriage
Japan is the only country in the G7 that doesn’t allow same-sex couples the right to marriage, but this past Wednesday in Sapporo, the district court ruled that the government’s failure to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The case is part of a series of lawsuits filed by Read More...
This credit card incentivizes consumers to support women-owned businesses
Many small businesses were left paralyzed and suffering this year because of the pandemic, especially those that are owned or led by women. Women-owned or led businesses historically have a harder time accessing markets and putting their products in front of potential consumers, and the health Read More...
UGG launches new carbon-neutral vegan shoe line
We recently shared a guide to making more eco-conscious clothing choices. Part of this includes buying from brands that value sustainability and durability. One such company making their goods a bit greener is UGG. The popular shoe brand just launched their Plant Power Collection which features Read More...