Arctic Oil Drilling Plans Suffer 'Stunning Setback' as Almost 'No One Shows Up' For the Sale
In major setback to Trump's energy policy, Alaska's oil leasing on the Arctic Wildlife Refuge attracted almost no buyers.
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How Phoenix Feeds The Hungry With Fresh Food While Saving Local Businesses and Farms
Phoenix, Arizona has managed to save dozens of farms and restaurants, while also giving free meals to hungry folks citywide.
Air Pollution Laws May Have Saved Over 1.5 Billion Birds in American Skies, Finds New Cornell Study
Countless lives have been saved over 40 years since pollution regulations were signed into U.S. law—but they've also saved millions of birds.
Plastic Straws and Single-Use Bags Vanish From China as Ban Kicks In
In the first phase of the new plastic ban in China, plastic straws and single-use bags are no longer allowed in the country.
The City of Berlin Now Runs a Department Store That Sells All Recycled Goods
Berlin has opened B-Wa(h)renhaus—a department store that sells only recycled products to promote reuse and fight the throw away culture.
A Pandemic of Good News: The Top 50 Positive Stories of 2020
Good News Network's top stories from around the world in 2020—a round-up of resilience and kindness in a difficult year.
New Zealand Buys Enough COVID Vaccine for its Pacific Islander Neighbors
In a $53 US million package, the New Zealand government will support its Polynesian neighbors to ensure they receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
France to Become the First Country to Label Electronics With Repairability Tags
The consumers' Right to Repair resolution was passed by the European Parliament on November 25, 2020 with 395 votes in favor.
6-Month Suspension on U.S. Federal Student Loan Payments Now in Effect During COVID Outbreaks
As a means of easing the financial burdens of American students and graduates, the federal government suspended student loan payments for the next 6 months.
Assisted Dying is Rapidly Becoming Legal and Accepted - Currently in 11 Countries and 10 US States
Call it medically-assisted suicide or the right to die, the West is gradually releasing individuals to make the call on the end of their life
To Cut Religious Tension Bangladesh is Removing Islam as State Religion, Embracing Original Secular Constitution
Bangladesh is returning to its origin as a secular liberal state with an amendment to remove Islam as the state religion.
A 15 Million-Acre Protected Superhighway Near Galapagos Was Just Created to Preserve Marine Life
Ecuador announced at COP 26 an expansion of the marine protections around the Galápagos Islands by 23,000 sq-miles—nearly 15 million acres.
Yukon to Yellowstone Wildlife Corridor Makes Massive Gains Since 'Y2Y' is Dreamed Up in the 90's to Help Grizzlies
What's happened with the Yukon to Yellowstone Y2Y wildlife corridor since it was launched in 1993 to protect Rocky Mountain animals?
California Returns Prime Beachfront to Black Heirs After Land Was Taken in 1924 From L.A. Couple
California has righted a historical wrong and returned prime beachfront in the state to its African-American heirs.
Conservation Groups Celebrate Dam Removal on Green River - Restoring Health of Fish and Humans After 70 Years
Environmental groups and US agencies celebrated the largest dam removal in Kentucky's history, restoring fish and mussels in the Green River.
Saved From Bulldozers, Baby Bird Steals Hearts
The Army Corps of Engineers saved a baby bird during construction on a levee in Sacramento, but it required home health care to survive.
Washington is Set to Join 11 States Demanding More Clean Cars, as EV Law Advances to House
Washington state may soon join 11 other US states in the Zero Emissions Vehicle program, to mandate that more EVs be sold by automakers.
5 Midwestern Governors Sign Up to Create EV Charging Network to Keep Electric Vehicles Moving
5 midwestern governors have agreed to collaborate on an EV charging network to support electric car drivers in the US.
UK is 'Looking to the future,' Setting a Ban on Gas and Diesel Car Sales For 2030
Boris Johnson announce, starting in 2030, the sale of gasoline and diesel cars will be banned as part of the UK green industrial revolution.
China Bans Written Exams for 6-Year-olds to Reform the Hyper-Competitive Pressure in Schools
In an effort to reduce the pressure on students, the Chinese Education Ministry has banned homework and yearly exams for pupils aged 6 - 7.
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