Canada Becomes First Western Nation to Legalize Marijuana
The bill's approval is being hailed as a "historic milestone for progressive policy in Canada."
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In Landmark Case, South Korean Court Rules That it is Illegal to Kill Dogs for Food
The historic ruling has animal rights activists rejoicing – but there is still more work to be done.
The City of London Will Be Powered By 100% Renewable Energy Starting in October
According to a statement from the city, London will be transforming the way that their infrastructure consumes and sources their energy.
Instead of Tossing it Back, 5,000 Indian Fishermen Now Collect Ocean Plastic to Build Roads and Prosperity
The fishermen were inspired to take action when they realized their "Mother Sea" was sick with ocean pollution.
Watch Saudi Woman Celebrate the End of Female Driving Ban By Doing a Lap in F1 Race Car
Aseel Al-Hamad has been an advocate for women's rights and female participation in moto-sport – which is why she celebrated this historic week in style.
More Peace Than Ever in Iraq: Incredible 80% Drop in Violence, Even During Ramadan
The first five months of 2018 have witnessed an astonishing drop in violence and deaths compared to the same time period in 2017.
Maternal Survival Rates Are Soaring to New Highs - and Part of it is Thanks to Folk Songs
More women and infants are surviving pregnancy thanks to a host of preventative measures, the most interesting of which is folk songs.
City is Converting Highway Pillars into Vertical Gardens to Clean the Air
The project hopes to convert at least 1,000 of these bland-looking highway pillars into gorgeous green air pockets throughout the city.
Trump Becomes First President to Meet With North Korean Leader, Gets Pledge for Disarmament
"The past does not have to define the future," said Trump during the historic press conference. "Yesterday's conflict does not have to be tomorrow's war."
They Disguised Themselves As Boys in Order to Pay the Bills, Now 'Barbershop Girls' of India Given Scholarships
These girls have been defying gender stereotypes for years - a famous company has rewarded them for their hard work with a free education.
Rather Than Close Their Doors, South Korean School Fills Classrooms With Illiterate Older Women
Some older village women have never had the opportunity to learn to read or write – but now, they're finally being given a chance.
This Icelandic Facility is Capturing CO2 Emissions So They Can Turn It All into Stone
This fascinating carbon capture system could be a groundbreaking new tool in the fight against greenhouse gas pollution and climate change.
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