Revised Farm Payments Will Let UK Farmers Serve the Environment and Public Good
England wants to lead an "agricultural revolution" with a new farm subsidies bill that pays farmers to improve the land and water.
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China is Now Phasing Out Single-Use Plastics as Early as This Year
Plastic bags and straws will be eliminated from major cities across the country by the end of the year—and smaller towns will soon follow suit.
Florida is Purchasing 20,000 Acres of Everglade Wetlands to Protect It From Oil Drilling
The 20,000-acre purchase in the Everglades represents the largest wetland acquisition in a decade, according to the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Island Nation Becomes First Country in the World to Ban Sunscreens With Reef-Harming Chemicals
Although there have been a few pieces of legislation against toxic sunscreens introduced around the world, Palau is the first country to pass a full ban.
At Long Last, Smallest Native Californian Tribe Has Land To Call Their Own
Thanks to a $4.5 million grant from state legislators, the Esselen tribe has finally been given a historic chunk of Californian land to call their own.
Europe Introduces Legislative Road Map to Becoming World's First Climate-Neutral Continent By 2050
Not only does the package call on member states to slash emissions further, it also incentivizes coal-dependent states to turn away from fossil fuels.
The United States is Officially Getting Its Own 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Within the Next 18 Months
Not only will the new hotline help to alleviate caller traffic for 911 dispatchers, it is also likely to reduce public stigma about suicide.
After Spectacular Unanimous Approval in Congress, Extreme Animal Cruelty is Now Officially a US Felony
Since the PACT Act was unanimously passed in the US House and Senate, it was officially signed into effect by President Trump on Monday.
Thailand Boldly Plans to Start Banning Most Harmful Plastics As Soon As January 2020
The Asian country is set to ban microbeads, cap seals, and oxo-degradable plastic by the end of this year alone.
Officials in Zambia Unite to Halt Mining Permits in Pristine Wilderness in Africa
Three Zambian officials made public their vow to halt mining permits in Lower Zambezi National Park due to the threats posed to the environment and water.
Austrian Government to Turn Hitler's Birth Home into Police Station to Deter Neo-Nazi Pilgrims
Legislators are now holding an architectural redesign competition in order to ensure that the building is transformed into a more appropriate civil space.
New Zealand Passes Historic Carbon Neutrality Legislation in Near-Unanimous Vote
In a landmark display of bipartisan cooperation, the nation's new commitment to carbon neutrality before 2050 was approved by 119 votes to 1.
10-Year-old Recycling Hero Swoops into Capitol Hill to Help Save U.S. Recycling From Collapse
10-year-old Ryan Hickman, who started his own recycling business at 3-years-old went to DC to lobby for the bill supporting standardized recycling labels.
After Chicago Becomes One of the Biggest US Cities to Ditch Overdue Library Fees, Book Returns Surge by 240%
Since the new return policy went into effect last month, librarians are delighted to report that book returns have surged by more than 240%.
Island on California Coast is Returned to Indigenous Tribe in Unprecedented Restoration of Land Rights
Eureka, California, formally transferred ‘Indian Island' back to the Wiyot Tribe—an ‘unprecedented moment' for indigenous people who got their land back.
New York City Launches Dramatic Transportation Project With 250 Miles of New Bike Lanes
The recently-approved transportation plan for The Big Apple involves 250 new miles of protected bike lanes that are physically separated from traffic.
Three Bold Resolutions That Reaffirm America's Commitment To Conservation Pass in the U.S. House of Congress
The U.S. House in Congress just used a 55 year-old law to bring under federal protection tens of thousands of wilderness and history in Colorado.
Canada is Banning Single-Use Plastic Bags, Straws, and Cutlery Next Year
Canada's federal government in Ottawa is banning single-use plastics–from cutlery to takeout containers–from 2021, and plans to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030.
If You or Someone You Know is Facing Eviction, Here's Some Good News -And Where to Find Help in U.S.
The Trump Administration ordered home evictions due to non-payment to be banned through the end of 2020-and there is help beyond that.
By Putting Housing First, Utah Reduces Homeless Population by 91%
Utah has slashed chronic homelessness by 91 percent over ten years with a unique program called 'Housing First'.
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