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African leaders are pressing Europe to follow China’s lead by ending ivory trade
The next target in the struggle to stamp out ivory trade and its debilitating effect on elephant populations across Africa is the European Union (EU). A petition signed by 32 African leaders has called on the EU—the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory—to close its thriving market. Read More...
UK sets new wind power record as turbines deliver 37 percent of electricity
Wind power in the UK set a new record by generating 14 gigawatts for the first time – nearly 37 per cent of the the country’s electricity. The National Grid control room confirmed that 13.9 gigawatts was the highest ever metered wind Read More...
Study: Mindfulness may be an effective way to prevent major depression
Self-control, reduced stress, and enhanced focus are just a few of the benefits that are known to come with practicing mindfulness on a regular basis. According to a new study, mindfulness meditation may also help to prevent major depressive disorder in people with subclinical depression. Read More...
These volunteers are fixing people’s stuff to fight against throwaway culture
Repairing your old appliances instead of getting new ones can help you save money and the environment. Sure, buying the latest gadgets may be nice, but every time you do your old appliances add to growing piles of waste. That’s why a group of British volunteers have created a cafe especially made Read More...
How cow poop can help us produce natural gas without fracking
There’s a limitless supply of natural gas on this planet, and we’re not talking about the gas stored beneath the Earth’s surface. We’re talking about cow manure, which can be refined into natural gas. Although burning natural gas does cause emissions, getting it from gas provides a big Read More...
California is defying the FCC and trying to bring back net neutrality
Even though the FCC tried to enforce rules that would stop states from reversing their recent decision to abolish net neutrality regulations, that hasn’t stopped some states from rebelling. Washington state enacted its own net neutrality rules earlier this month, and now California might follow Read More...
Goodbye Stephen Hawking: What we can learn from the late, great genius
Stephen Hawking was more than just a visionary and a genius. He was a man of great humor whom we can all learn from, whether it be about the stars or about own lives. Here are 17 of Hawking’s most inspirational quotes that will have you dreaming of the Read More...
Regenerative organic certification wants to be the ultimate ethical standard
The new standard combines the best of all the usual players–fair trade, humane, non-GMO–into one label that aims to set a new bar for sustainable, ethical agricultural Read More...
Landmark study confirms link between diet and recovery from major depression
A 2017 study at Deakin University in Australia suggests a direct link between a healthy diet and recovery from major depression. A CBS New York video released this week mentioned the Deakin University study and one other Australian study related to diet and depression while featuring former Read More...
Cinnamon has a surprising health benefit
If you love cinnamon, add an extra shake to your next meal: new research shows that the popular spice boosts metabolism in mouse and human fat cells. In the new study, published in the journal Metabolism, researchers from the University of Michigan tested the effect of cinnamaldehyde—the Read More...