As Earth's Ozone Layer Continues to Repair Itself, Scientists Happily Report Good News on Global Wind Trends
It has been 35 years since the world passed legislation to protect the ozone layer—and new research says that it has been a happy success.
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Happy 60th Birthday to Madagascar! World's Most Biodiverse Island Gets Gift of 60 Million Trees
On the year of its 60th anniversary, Madagascar begins to plant 60 million trees in homage, as part of a campaign to make the nation green again
Homeless People From California to France Are Being Given Emergency Shelter During COVID-19 Response
Local and federal governments around the world have allocated millions of dollars to housing the homeless during the novel coronavirus outbreaks.
Wales is Building a National Forest That Will Span the Length and Breadth of the Country
The Welsh government hopes to achieve their cross-country initiative by linking together fragmented forests at a rate of 4,900 acres per year.
Virginia Reportedly Becomes First State in the South to Mandate 100% Clean Power
Now that the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) has passed the House and Senate, Virginia plans to power itself on 100% renewable sources by 2050.
California Governor Attacks Crisis of Homelessness by Donating Nearly 300 State-Owned Buildings For Shelters
From undeveloped lots to fairgrounds and government buildings—California has donated 286 state properties towards housing the homeless.
In Just 2 Years, Lithuania Steals The Crown For Best European Recycler By Using an Expansive Return Program
Lithuania has implemented a deposit-return scheme encouraging consumers to recycle food and drink containers—and 92% of all containers have been returned.
King of Bhutan Celebrated His 40th Birthday By Asking Citizens to Plant Trees or Adopt an Animal
Rather than ask for material gifts, the king of Bhutan asked his people to plant trees, adopt shelter animals, and clean up their neighborhoods.
10 Lawmakers Accept Teen's 'Eye-Opening' Challenge to Spend a Day in His Wheelchair
Almost a dozen bipartisan Tennessee legislators came together to raise awareness for disabilities at the request of a 14-year-old middle school student.
Dozens of Blue Whales Spotted in Antarctica For the First Time Since 1980s Whaling Ban
For the first time in 40 years, whales are returning in abundance to their former marine habitats in Antarctica—most importantly, the endangered blue whale.
Idaho Judge Says 'NO' to One Million Acres of Oil and Gas Extraction Leases So We Can Get Adequate Public Input
In a conservation victory last month, an Idaho judge voided recent land leases for oil and gas drilling across 11 western US states to help the Sage-Grouse.
Landmark Ruling Finally Grants Women Equal Rights in the Indian Military
This historic ruling means that women in the army are now eligible for the same military positions, pensions, and benefits as their male counterparts.
India Makes History With All Gas Stations Officially Preparing to Supply World's Cleanest Fuel
Not only did the nation succeed in transitioning directly to fuels maintaining 10 parts sulphur per million, they also managed to do it in 3 years.
CO2 Emissions Stopped Rising Last Year Says IEA, Thanks to Growth in Renewables, Shunning of Coal
Global CO2 emissions actually flatlined in 2019 as renewable energy sources, efficiency, and other factors, chipped away at worldwide carbon dioxide levels.
Brazilians Get Juicy Tax Breaks When They Adopt Animals, Plant Trees, or Hail Historic Roots
Brazilian cities like Belo Horizonte are offering tax breaks for citizens who adopt stray dogs, plant jabuticaba trees, or decorate their storefronts.
Scientists Find Half the World's Fish Stocks Are Recovered-or Increasing-in Oceans That Used to Be Overfished
In a review of half the world's fisheries, scientists found that fish stocks were stable or increasing in most countries that managed their fishing.
A Republican Red State Banned Discredited LGBTQ 'Conversion Therapy' as Destructive
Utah became the 19th state to ban controversial LGBTQ conversion therapy after Republicans in both houses and the governor passed the ban last month.
Dozens of Countries Are Working Together to Plant 'Great Green Wall' Across Africa - and It is Holding Back Poverty
The wall is only 15% complete and it's already brought a renewed source of food, water, income, and resources into arid rural areas.
British Carbon Tax Leads to Whopping 93% Drop in Coal-Fired Electricity
After the tax was introduced in England, Scotland, and Wales back in 2015, coal-fired electricity use fell from 40% to 3% in just three years.
US Department of Transportation to Ban Dog Breed Discrimination on Airlines-Particularly Against Pit Bulls
The regulation is set to put an end to airlines discriminating against service dogs based on their appearance or breed-particularly pit bulls.
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