A Map Shows Where Locals Can Find and Pick Wild Food for Free
The social enterprise Family Foraging Kitchen created a foraging Cornwall map as a valuable resource source for all and a way to offset the rising cost of living.
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Enzyme Discovered in a Cemetery's Compost Heap Can Break Down PET Plastic in Record Time
PET plastic bottles, food containers, and lightweight wrap for packaging have become a problem if they're not recycled—but scientists searching through compost piles have discovered an enzyme that degrades the plastic in record time. The enzyme PHL7, which the German researchers found in a compost heap in Leipzig, could make bio-PET recycling possible much faster […]
Adults Understand a Need to Do Their Bit for Biodiversity-Even 73% of Allergy Sufferers Planting Flowers to Help
A UK poll revealed that 63% suffer from allergies, but are happy to put up with symptoms to support biodiversity in nature.
Iraqi Drought Reveals Stunning 3,400-Year-Old City Covered By Tigris River
German and Kurdish archaeologists have uncovered an ancient city of the Mittani Empire after a drought lowered levels of the Tigris River.
British Woman Who Fled War in '74 Closes Her Hotel to Tourists-Giving Ukrainian Refugees a Home Instead
A woman whose family fled to UK to escape a war has closed her Seaward Hotel to tourists-so she can give Ukrainian refugees a place to stay.
Iceland Trots Out Service That Lets Horses Reply to Work Emails While You're On Vacation
Iceland has trotted out a service that lets horses reply to work emails when you're on holiday. It's part of a new Visit Iceland campaign.
Piece of Ancient Graffiti Reveals New Clues About the Day Pompeii Was Destroyed
The estimated date of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius has been pushed back based on new discoveries in the ever-intriguing site of Pompeii.
European Cities Are Turning Rooftops Into Community and Sustainability Hubs: 'A revolution in urban planning'
Designs have included parks, cultural and event spaces, stargazing platforms, and water catchment areas or gardens.
One of the Most Beautiful Green Buildings in the World is a Winery
The Shilda Winery rises up from the ground following the lines of the vineyard above, making three Hobbit hole like buildings.
Man in Pakistan Needed Surgery in Alabama - Got So Much Love That He Invited the Entire City to His Wedding
After a medical-related trip to Birmingham left an impression of love and kindness, a Pakistani man invited the whole city to his wedding.
Giving Cash and Therapy to Men Engaged in Crime-and 10 Years Later, a Surprise Success
investing $500 for CBT therapy, plus a $200 cash gift, helped troubled youth in Liberia reduce their crime and violence by 50%.
EU Smashes 2020 Climate Target, Records 34% Drop in Emissions to Lowest Level Since 1990
Total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU reached their lowest level since 1990, according to official data reported this week by the EEA.
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