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New project aims to make the world’s longest hiking trail more accessible
As the longest recreational trail in the world, The Great Trail in Canada has really changed the way Canadians can experience their country’s natural heritage. It officially opened in 2017, after nearly 25 years of planning, to connect 27,000 kilometers of multi-use trails in ways that are safe Read More...
Everyone over age 16 is now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine in Alaska
If you’ve been waiting for Covid-19 vaccine eligibility and you live in Alaska, we’ve got good news for you. This week, the state became the first to open up vaccine access for anyone over the age of 16. The new vaccination eligibility comes after a successful campaign to inoculate Read More...
School for female shepherds aims to revive Spain's rural villages
With more and more women leaving Spain’s rural towns in favor of cities, a new initiative has been launched to help save rural Spanish towns that are fading from the map, while offering women a foothold in a trade long dominated by men: shepherding. Spain has a long tradition of shepherding Read More...
Conservationists release 36 endangered tortoises on Galapagos island
Following the introduction of predators, competitors, and vegetation change on the Galapagos’ San Cristobal island, the population of the endemic Chelonoidis chathamensis giant tortoise was reduced from 24,000 animals to about 600 in the early 1970s, pushing the species to the brink of Read More...
Hayek Hospital in Beirut is the first to go vegan
What comes to mind when you think of an average hospital meal? Likely something bland and processed and, if you’re lucky, a dessert resembling Jell-o. Food is critical to health and recovery, yet many medical facilities fall short when it comes to nutritious options. The personnel at Read More...
Volkswagen expects 70% of its EU sales to be electric vehicles by 2030
With giant automakers like Jaguar, Volvo, and General Motors announcing plans to electrify their products over the next two decades, there’s little doubt left that the electric revolution is well underway. Now, major car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) is joining the sustainable transportation Read More...
Canada Post wants every resident to send a postcard to a loved one
Back in November, we ran our “Thankful Thursdays” series to help people connect with each other and their community through letter writing. It seems the Canadian government is also on board with the power of letter writing as they have announced that Canada Post will send a free prepaid Read More...
Seven strategies to jump-start a zero-waste lifestyle
As the negative impacts of human-driven climate change become more obvious in our day-to-day lives, humanity is experiencing a shift in consciousness that prioritizes sustainability and minimizing our carbon footprint. However, breaking old habits in exchange for sustainable ones, such as Read More...
Fiji’s coral reefs once again boom with life after cyclone destruction
When Tropical Cyclone Winston struck Fiji back in 2016, it decimated the reefs across the archipelago’s Namena reserve and Vatu-i-Ra. But four years later, to the delight of researchers, the coral reefs in the region are now once again thriving with life and vibrant colors. Following a recent Read More...
FedEx plans to become carbon neutral by 2040 with zero-emission vehicles
Recently we have seen an increasing number of giant automakers pledging to phase out carbon-emitting vehicles over the next couple of decades — all in an effort to do their part in tackling climate change. Now delivery service FedEx has joined the bandwagon, recently revealing plans to invest at Read More...