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Landmark CA bill drives home more benefits for Uber and other gig workers
Uber and Lyft employees used to have to work 50 hour work weeks to make a livable wage as independent contractors. This week, with the passing of senate bill AB 5, these workers will get fairer labor conditions and even healthcare coverage. The bill requires companies to hire these workers as Read More...
This is what global climate activism looks like
With over 2,500 events in 150, last Friday’s global climate strike will be remembered as one of the largest environmental demonstrations in history. Spearheaded by Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, people from all walks of life, from students to indigenous groups to Silicon Valley employees, are Read More...
Joined in “matri-money”: 5 financial tips for newlyweds
Whether you have been with your partner for 10 months or 10 years before you get married, merging finances can be a sticky subject. As “financial newlyweds” you have to come face to face with getting on the same page about spending, saving, and long term financial goals. Luckily, we have five Read More...
For patches of sunflower plants, sharing is caring
A few weeks ago we introduced our readers to Monica Gagliano, the scientist who studies plant communication. This week, we delve deeper into the elusive lives of plants and bring you a story about resource sharing in sunflowers. Researchers at the University of Alberta have found that when Read More...
Regenerative agriculture restores farm and ecosystem health in South Africa
For farmers in South Africa, climate change is a primary concern, and regenerative agriculture may be the solution. Researchers have been studying South African farms to learn about how these sustainable practices could be applied to other areas of Africa and beyond. On these farms, crop and Read More...
How hacking the urban landscape can bolster climate resilience
Landscaping is moving away from the days of white picket fences and manicured lawns. We are quickly learning there are smarter, more beneficial, and therefore more beautiful, ways to design landscaping so it works for us, and the environment. This is especially critical in urban areas where Read More...
A new company is using drones to revolutionize reforestation
Climate change is a daunting challenge, so it can feel tricky for the average person to make an impact. However, a new company, Now, is hoping to give people a platform to contribute to slowing climate change by going to the source of carbon absorption: trees. What makes the company stand out from Read More...
Experts and innovators from all sectors meet to boost action around CO2 capture tech
As the world is looking for new viable solutions to prevent catastrophic climate change, a new effort to rally governments and corporations behind technologies that capture planet heating gases from the atmosphere has been launched at the United Nations on Tuesday. It was the first annual Global Read More...
Houseplants are the most beautiful indoor air pollution solution
When we think of air pollution, we think about large cities, smog, and smoke, but indoor air pollution can also accumulate. Lack of ventilation, toxic products, and humidity can make the air in your home polluted and stale. To keep our homes and lungs clear and clean, adding some natural air Read More...
New York City gives students the green light to walk out for youth led Climate Strike
The 1.1 million New York public school students will be excused from school to attend the Youth Climate Strike this Friday, September 20. The school board made the announcement via Twitter this week that students would not be punished for skipping class for the strike but would need to call in the Read More...