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5 reasons we all deserve forgiveness
When we have been deeply hurt or betrayed by a friend, loved one, or even an acquaintance, it can be incredibly difficult to let it go and forgive them. Some acts seem almost unforgivable. But really not much is. My belief is Read More...
The 50 (new) healthiest foods of all time, with recipes
We already brought you a list of the 50 Healthiest Foods of All Time. Now, we’ve gathered another 50, chosen by TIME editors and registered dietitian Alicia Romano from Tufts Medical Center. Bon appétit! Why it’s good for you: This spicy chili paste or powder is having a moment, Read More...
15 billion gallons of water could be saved by solar power In Arizona
A research study has found that using more solar power in Arizona could save 15 billion gallons of water annually. Most of the water used in Arizona is for agriculture, but another common usage is for cooling natural gas, coal, and nuclear power plants. Obviously, operating rooftop solar power does Read More...
Solar power may be cheaper than coal in India by 2020
The price of solar power in India fell at a faster-than-expected rate this year. Now, some experts suggest that by 2020, renewable energy in Asia’s third-largest economy may become up to 10% cheaper than coal power. Currently, in India, solar power prices are within 15% of coal power prices Read More...
This NYC Subway Map Shows How Many Calories You Could Be Burning By Walking
We know life would be better if we’d get off our butts and walk more. But when??? This map shows the health opportunities hidden in plain sight by mapping the calories hypothetically burned if we’d ditch the subway/Uber/hoverboard and walk. During London’s tube strike, Transport Read More...
Bitwalking dollars: New digital currency pays people to walk
If the idea of getting fit and helping the environment isn’t motivation enough for you to walk to your next destination, perhaps some money will serve as a better incentive. That’s the idea behind Bitwalking, a digital crypto-currency that is generated by human movement. The Bitwalking app Read More...
Scientists have worked out the key to finding happiness
Everyone wants to be happy and it’s long been the ultimate goal for humans. Now scientists believe they have found the region in the brain that is responsible for controlling these feelings. Researches at Kyoto University have narrowed their search into happiness, by looking at the neural Read More...
First ever vegan school in the US says you can't consume animals and care for the environment
A school in the US has become the first in the country to serve only vegan food to its students. MUSE School in Calabasas – which champions sustainability – has made the switch to plant-based food primarily for environmental reasons. ‘We teach our students how much more land and Read More...
Recycling in Kenya turns rubbish into cash
Used plastic is being given a new lease of life in Kenya. It is melted and then used to make poles for construction and road signs. The concept is still new in Kenya - and expensive given the manufacturing costs - but the poles are slowly changing the landscape. Kenya's female water tank masons are Read More...
The tremendous success of agroecology in Africa
It is essential that we get off the chemical treadmill that the modern industrial urban-centric food and agriculture system is based on. It is essential in terms of our health, the environment and sustainability and not least in terms of food security and supporting rural economies and smallholder Read More...