Montreal Turns Iconic Hospital into Shelter for Homeless People and Their Pets So No One Sleeps in the Cold
The former Royal Victoria Hospital will now be welcoming sight for homeless men and women—and their pets—during the frigid winter months.
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This University is Recycling Their Bubble Wrap By Offering It Up to Their Stressed Out Students
Instead of throwing their bubble wrap into the garbage, this university is recycling the packaging by using it as anti-stress therapy for their students.
Island on the Brink of Disaster Plants Thousands of Trees and is Now a Poster Kid for Adapting to Climate Change
This little island has not only recovered from the brink of disaster – their conservation efforts are now helping them to thrive.
Global Suicide Rate Has Declined By 29%, With Millions of Tragedies Avoided Since 2000
Dozens of demographic groups that have previously experienced spikes in suicide rates are now improving with significant declines.
For First Time Ever, Renewables Overtake Coal As #1 Energy Source in 'Europe's Biggest Economy'
After a notable increase in production from 2017, renewable energy produced 40% of the nation's power in 2018.
UK Trains Will Run On Hydrogen Power Within Three Years and Produce Zero Emissions
The hydrogen-powered "Breeze" trains are set to launch within the next three years, and they are designed to produce zero carbon emissions.
India Has Saved Thousands of Lives by Increasing Sanitation Coverage from 40% to 90% in Just Four Years
The nation's most significant cleanliness campaign has reportedly prevented thousands of children dying from sanitation-related causes in just 4 years.
Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Send Pizza to US Counterparts Affected by Shutdown
In a gesture of international solidarity, Canadian air traffic controllers are ordering pizza deliveries for their American neighbors.
Graffiti From British Soldiers on D-Day Found in France
Graffiti and drawings left by British soldiers on the walls of a barn in France just after the Normandy landings on D-Day. (Photos)
Want to Fight Air Pollution? New Study Says Planting Hedges is More Effective Than Planting Trees
This new university study says that planting trees along the roadside is not the most effective way to combat urban air pollution.
Watch the Badass Footage of Africa's First All-Female Anti-Poaching Team in Action
Africa's first anti-poaching team comprised entirely of wome-fiercesome females who will stop at nothing to protect the elephants and wildlife.
The Joy of Holding a Book Will Never Go Out of Style: Sales Improve for Fifth Year in a Row
If you're looking for a positive trend from 2018, printed book sales have continued to improve despite the concerns of e-reader competition.
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