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Campaign to save giant fig tree in Kenya from proposed highway succeeds
The fig tree is considered sacred among Kenya’s most populous ethnic group, the Kikuyu. That’s why it was no surprise to see the Kikuyu people and other environmentalists stage protests when the country’s roads agency announced plans to uproot a giant fig tree in order to make way for a Read More...
This spicy ingredient can lower your risk of heart disease
If you’re a spice lover, we’ve got good news for you. The American Heart Association has released a report detailing that chili peppers can reduce your risk of heart disease and even extend your life. Capsaicin, which gives chili peppers their kick, had previously been linked to Read More...
This startup captures carbon and uses it to make greener cement
While carbon capture technology is capable of doing what its name implies, it hasn’t proven itself feasible because there’s not a large enough market for captured CO2 to justify the huge cost. Some companies within the industry have experimented with turning the CO2 into jet fuel. Others are Read More...
NYC will try a police-free approach to addressing mental health crises
All too often, instead of a specialized social care worker, emergency calls related to issues of mental health are inadequately addressed by the police. In New York City, though, that will soon no longer be the case. Thanks to a new pilot program, 911 calls in New York City that are evidently Read More...
Veterans and Gold Star families can now access national parks for free
This year has marked a particularly special Veterans Day as US veterans and Gold Star families have been granted free lifetime access to the country's national parks, wildlife refuges, and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior. "With the utmost respect and gratitude, we are Read More...
Thankful Thursdays: A note to non-profits
What is the most impactful organization in your community? In this week's Thankful Thursdays prompt, we look at organizations and non-profits that serve our neighborhoods and the global community. This can be an organization that you have been involved with, have been helped by, or simply just Read More...
Alone for the holidays? Here’s how to cultivate joy and stay connected
With travel and large gatherings restricted, the holiday season will undoubtedly look very different this year. Some people may be spending the holiday season alone for the first time in their lives, but we can still stay connected to people and traditions even when we’re physically apart. Here Read More...
Plantega is bringing vegan foods to your local bodega store
If you live in New York City, you will soon have easier access to plant-based ingredients thanks to Plantega, an initiative bringing vegan foods to the city’s bodegas, corner shops, and convenience stores. Your typical bodega is a small corner shop featuring processed snacks and packaged Read More...
Clean energy hit record growth in 2020, despite Covid-19
When it comes to new electricity generation in 2020, the fossil fuels sector had a terrible year. Fortunately, the same can’t be said about the renewables sector. According to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), 90 percent of new electricity generation is coming from Read More...
Virgin Hyperloop completes first test run with passengers aboard
The promise of hyperloop travel is that it will allow humans to cut down travel time dramatically by using magnetically levitating pods to propel people through near-vacuum tubes. These pods are designed to eventually hit speeds of around 745 mph, which would make it possible to travel from Los Read More...