50 Years of Conservation Finally Lifts This Beloved Warbler Off The Endangered Species List
The Kirtland's warbler has been one of the most endangered songbirds in the world, but after 50 years of conservation it lifts off Endangered Species List.
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Politician Hailed as Nationwide Hero After He Rescues Father and Son From Burning Car
After the 43-year-old Polish politician witnessed the crash from his car, he jumped into action—and conservatives and liberals are all hailing him a hero.
U.S. Contributes to $100 Million Public-Private Partnership to Preserve Wetlands and Waterfowl
$28 million in new funding from the US will be tripled by partner grants, helping to preserve some of the most delicate park ecosystems in the U.S..
EU Approves Groundbreaking New 'Right to Repair' Laws Requiring Appliances to Be Easier to Fix
The new laws will require common household products to be manufactured with sustainability and repair in mind for the consumer.
Plastic Bag Sales Have Fallen by 90% in England Since They Introduced 5-Pence Charge in 2015
English citizens are using fewer and fewer plastic bags every year thanks to a 5-cent tax that was introduced by the government in October 2015.
EPA to Begin Phasing Out Animal Testing and Funding Studies for More Humane Research Methods
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler says that they will start the phase-out by reducing its requests for, and funding of, mammal studies by 30% before 2025.
Philippine Village Simultaneously Cleans Up Its Streets and Feeds the Hungry By Trading Plastic for Free Rice
Not only has the program helped to keep the streets clean, it has also helped to fill the stomachs of financially strapped villagers.
Governor Intervened So Mom Could Keep Her Hilarious License Plate
Wendy Auger has had the same license plate for the last 15 years—and now thanks to New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, she can keep it for even longer.
Denmark Buys Country's Last Remaining Circus Elephants for $1.6 Million So They Can Retire
The four circus elephants will now be able to live out the rest of their days in happy retirement thanks to the Danish government.
California Becomes First State to Ban Fur Trapping, Saving Animals and Taxpayer Dollars
In addition to legislators agreeing that fur trapping was thoroughly inhumane, the industry was also shown to be a drain on taxpayer dollars.
For the First Time Ever, Giraffes Are Given International Protection at Historic Geneva Summit
After years of population decline, giraffes have been given new international protections by the delegates at the CITES summit.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline is Getting Its Own 3-Digit Number in the US
Following a landslide approval from the House last year, the FCC has just established 988 as the best new option for a 3-digit suicide prevention hotline.
In Landslide Bipartisan Victory, US House of Representatives Approves Bill to Stop Illegal Robocalls for Good
The "Stopping Bad Robocalls Act" was approved by the House of Representatives this week in a stunning 429 to 3 victory.
Disabled US Veterans Could Have Student Loan Debts Automatically Erased Thanks to New Bipartisan Bill
Even though there are thousands of disabled vets who are eligible for debt forgiveness, few have applied to the program – but this bill might change that.
109 Countries Coordinate Sting Operation to Seize Illegally-Captured Wildlife, Leading to 600 Arrests
Interpol announced the success of its largest-ever coordinated seizure in history, capturing wildlife traffickers and their ill-gotten specimens.
Man Celebrated Pothole's 'Birthday' With Cake to Cajole City Officials - and It Worked
When a Missouri man got tired of complaining to city workers about a persisting neighborhood pothole, he decided to celebrate its birthday instead.
Canada is Moving to Ban Dozens of 'Harmful' Single-Use Plastics as Soon as 2021
Canadian legislators are aiming to phase out single-use plastics such as straws, coffee lids, shopping bags, and straws within the next two years.
Las Vegas is Now Allowing Drivers to Pay Off Parking Tickets By Donating School Supplies
Rather than charge money for parking tickets and driving infractions, the city of Las Vegas is now accepting donations of new, unused school supplies.
Two More US States Have Approved Bans On Single-Use Plastic Bags
The two new pieces of legislation mean that there are now five US states that have approved bans on single-use plastic bags.
Irish Prime Minister Re-Registers as Medical Practitioner So He Can Join the COVID-19 Response Team
After 7 years of working in politics, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar is picking up his scrubs once more so he can help his country's medical team.
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