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Earth Day is going digital. Here’s how to join in on the action
April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a yearly event where we celebrate and protect the planet through tree plantings, cleanups, and other in-person community gatherings. The 50th anniversary was bound to be a big celebration of all the progress we’ve made on the climate front, but Read More...
Mountain gorilla numbers are on the rise in East Africa
Good news from the WWF! A new survey that took place in the Virunga mountains of East Africa found that mountain gorilla numbers are growing. The critically endangered animals were once expected to be extinct by the end of the twentieth century, but there is hope the population will continue to Read More...
COVID-19 might just be a blessing in disguise for the pangolin
The pangolin is one of the most fascinating creatures in the world, being the only mammal to also be covered in hard protective scales. Unfortunately, it is these scales that make them a target for poachers, who sell them to be used in Chinese traditional medicine. Their meat is also considered a Read More...
Making a homemade mask? Here are some tips
The CDC recommends people wear cloth face masks when venturing out for essential shopping and increasing numbers of counties are mandating that residents follow this safety precaution. If you’re making your own mask at home, here are some essential factors to consider. Virus particles are Read More...
These 9 foods are healthy and have a long shelf life
During the age of coronavirus, it’s essential that you buy foods that boast both nutritional value and a long shelf life. To help you stock your pantry with healthy, long-lasting food, here are 9 healthy choices you may want to consider when you visit the supermarket next. Prunes: With a shelf Read More...
6 tips to keep food safe and minimize waste
As we shelter in place to minimize the spread of COVID-19, most of us are cooking at home more than ever. So how can you reduce food waste and ensure the food you’re consuming is safe? We have some tips. Sanitize surfaces and utensils regularly. The CDC recommends cleaning surfaces with soap Read More...
Los Angeles hotels open their doors to the homeless during COVID-19
Communities around the world are under shelter in place orders, but staying home is not an option for homeless populations. A Los Angeles hotel is hoping to protect the health of its community’s most vulnerable residents by opening their doors to those living on the streets. The hotel, which Read More...
This app is helping local bookstores stay afloat
Last week we shared a story about how Powell’s Books is scraping by and rehiring employees with the support of online book sales. A new app called “Save Your Bookstore” is helping other independent sellers stay in business to make it easier for people to locate and support their local Read More...
Handlers are training dogs to sniff out COVID-19
Dogs have been trained to sniff out malaria, cancer, and Parkinson’s disease. A couple months ago, we shared a story about how dogs are even used to detect parasites in orange trees. Now, handlers hope to train dogs to smell COVID-19. Medical Detection Dogs, a charity based in the UK, is Read More...
This portable charger is made from repurposed batteries and recycled plastic
Flexible plastics such as plastic bags, bubble wrap and pallet wrap are typically turned away from recycling facilities because of their supposedly low commercial value. Each year, the world produces 150 billion kilos of such non-recyclable plastic, all of which are most likely to end up in Read More...