Anyone who watched the US presidential inauguration this week was introduced to the poet Amanda Gorman, who has received great praise for the words she delivered. Not only is she the youngest inaugural poet ever, but her words also deeply moved a nation at a time of great … [Read more...] about Amanda Gorman’s words offer the perfect mix of reflection and hope
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US to rejoin Paris climate accord
In a victory for climate activists and environmental action, the United States has committed to rejoining the 2015 Paris climate accord. Although this is the easiest step in a long road of climate action ahead, the re-entry demonstrates to the US and the world that climate change … [Read more...] about US to rejoin Paris climate accord
Pink seesaws at US-Mexico border wins Design of the Year 2020
We all know how deeply politicized the US-Mexico border wall has been during the past four years, but for a brief moment of time, designers from architecture studio Rael San Fratello were able to foster a sense of unity at a section of the wall. This happened through a project … [Read more...] about Pink seesaws at US-Mexico border wins Design of the Year 2020
AI-powered robot that rapidly sorts through recyclables is going global
Before plastic can become recycled products, that plastic needs to be manually sorted by workers at a recycling center. The problem is that recycling centers can’t afford to hire the number of people needed to sort through all the plastic they receive each day, and even if they … [Read more...] about AI-powered robot that rapidly sorts through recyclables is going global
Bowhead whale populations have rebounded after near extinction
We shared a story in November about the remarkable return of Antarctic Blue Whales in the waters around South Georgia after a decades-long hiatus. In more good news for whales, marine scientists are reporting that bowhead whale populations have rebounded to near pre-commercial … [Read more...] about Bowhead whale populations have rebounded after near extinction