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Animals Canada

31. October 2021

More Humpback Whale Calves Than Ever in These Waters

There has been a record number of humpback whale calves being born in the Salish Sea, a marginal body of water of the Pacific Ocean, marking a positive news for the impressive mammal’s survival.

Society

Society China

29. October 2021

Could Eating Less Wild Animals Help Prevent Pandemics?

A survey reveals that people, notably in Asia, have consumed less wildlife – or stopped altogether – as it is closely linked to health crisis such as the corona pandemic, a positive step towards better addressing future outbreaks.

Society

Society Kazakhstan

19. April 2021

This Country Is Nuclear-Free At Last

The former member of the Soviet Union, Kazakhstan, eliminated the last of its weapons-grade uranium, thus putting an end to the denuclearization program put in place with the help of the United States.

Society

Society USA

24. February 2020

A New After-Game Pleasure at Super Bowl: Eat the Leftovers!

The National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl championship in the U.S. has made sure this year’s leftover food doesn’t go to waste: over the course of three days, 37 volunteers donated more than 35,000 pounds of leftover food!

Animals

Animals USA

23. February 2020

New Construction Laws Ask for Glass That Birds Can See – to Keep Them Safer

Building collisions cause up to one billion bird deaths in the U.S. per year. In response, New York City introduced a new bird-friendly building legislation – enforcing rules on building design, use of glass and other factors that affect bird mortality.

Environment

Environment USA

21. February 2020

Major Brands Switch to Zero Waste Packaging – Thanks to the Milkman Service

A new delivery service company has brought on board the world’s biggest brands on a “modern milkman” experiment that focuses on delivering – and taking back – zero waste, reusable packaging.

Society

Society USA

16. February 2020

From Food to Fashion: This Year’s Awards Season Go Green

Hollywood awards shows have not been so eco-friendly in the past, but this season seems to have taken an environmentally conscious turn: from food to fashion, the Hollywood community has taken major steps forward towards sustainability.

Society

Society USA

16. February 2020

Worrying About the Environment Makes Us More Eco-Conscious, Study Finds

New research has found that many of us are concerned about the climate crisis – and this so-called “eco-anxiety” is causing behavioral changes that is helping to save our environment!

Environment

Environment USA

15. February 2020

Shop Secondhand, Says Major Department Store. And Starts Selling Secondhand…

If you’re in need of new clothes but want to be kinder to the planet, secondhand shopping is one of the most efficient ways to go. Now, department store Nordstrom has made this option a whole lot easier.

Society

Society USA

11. February 2020

U.S. City Wants to End Homelessness – and Plans to Do so This Year

Rockford, Illinois may soon become the very first community in the United States to end homelessness for all: the city is planning to have its homeless population reach a “functional zero” by the end of this year.