Kiwis are funny-looking, round, and flightless birds and are the only birds in the world with nostrils at the ends of their beaks. They have the highest body temperature of any bird, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and they also lay one of the largest eggs relative to their little … [Read more...] about North Island brown kiwi “no longer threatened”
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US reports highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in weeks
The Delta variant is causing a concerning surge in Covid-19 cases around the world, but one hopeful sign is that it has also prompted the fastest rate of new vaccinations in the US in weeks. According to vaccine provider Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, vaccination rates rose by … [Read more...] about US reports highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in weeks
New Pfizer data shows potential benefits of third Covid-19 vaccine
Many vaccines, like that for tetanus, require booster shots to remain effective throughout a person’s lifetime. With the rise of the Delta variant, many experts believe that Covid-19 vaccine booster shots could offer improved protection from current and future mutations. Now, new … [Read more...] about New Pfizer data shows potential benefits of third Covid-19 vaccine
Groundbreaking treaty protects environmental activists in Latin America
After eight years of planning, a key treaty between Latin American and Caribbean countries finally went into effect last week. Called the Escazú Agreement, the groundbreaking international legislation is the first international treaty in the region and serves to both preserve the … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking treaty protects environmental activists in Latin America
How crowdfunding saved this beautiful fjord from logging
Things that were once impossible to raise enough funds for have now become possible with crowdfunding. In the latest example of such, a foundation in British Columbia, Canada, successfully fundraised $3 million to purchase nearly 2,000 acres (800 hectares) of forest in order to … [Read more...] about How crowdfunding saved this beautiful fjord from logging