Last week, California became the first state to take action on unethical productivity practices in mega-retailer warehouses. The newly-passed law, AB 701, bars large retailers like Amazon from firing warehouse workers for missing quotas. The new law aims to ensure that … [Read more...] about California law strengthens protections for mega-retailer warehouse workers
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Indigenous communities combat deforestation with smartphones
As the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report made clear, we must act quickly to restore and protect what’s left of the world’s biodiversity while reducing and capturing carbon emissions from the atmosphere. The Amazon rainforest is a vast area of dense … [Read more...] about Indigenous communities combat deforestation with smartphones
This newly-discovered frog gets its name for an unusual reason
A new species of frog, dubbed the “zombie frog,” has been discovered in the Amazon jungle. Fortunately, these frogs are not actually undead, but rather their name was chosen because researchers look like zombies due to the tedious amount of time it takes to dig these little guys … [Read more...] about This newly-discovered frog gets its name for an unusual reason
This zoo exhibit is spreading the word on palm oil sustainability
Zoos offer an opportunity for everyone to witness the magic of wild animals, but unfortunately, many of the animals we see at the zoo are highly threatened in their natural habitats. One zoo trying to enhance the environmental reach of its programs is the Denver Zoo, which uses … [Read more...] about This zoo exhibit is spreading the word on palm oil sustainability
Rare Amazon cactus blooms for the first time at botanic garden in the UK
A rare cactus from the Amazon rainforest that has attracted interest from around the world has flowered for the first time in a British garden. After keeping a night watch for several days, botanists at Cambridge University’s Botanic Garden finally got to witness the moonflower … [Read more...] about Rare Amazon cactus blooms for the first time at botanic garden in the UK