San Francisco Will Consider Ending All Prosecution of Psychedelic Drug Use
The bill will hopefully reduce non-violent drug prosecution, and make it easier for health practitioners to utilize the therapeutic benefits.
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World's Second Largest Coral Reef Has Just Been Removed From Endangered List
The historic conservational victory is credited towards the government's defiant stance against oil drilling and unsustainable practices.
After Decades of Federal Protection, Hawaiian Coral Reefs Are Returning to Their Former Glory
After being devastated by overfishing and trawling, these Pacific coral reefs are recovering and raising hopes for the future.
Thailand Announces Ban on Coral-Damaging Sunscreens in Marine National Parks
Thailand is banning coral reef-damaging sunscreens in marine parks in teh country—a win for nature.
Malaysia Abolishes Mandatory Capital Punishment for 11 Crimes Including a Non-Violent Drug Offense
Human rights advocates were cautiously optimistic of judicially-determined death penalty, while Thai people celebrated in weed cafes.
Mexico City's Ban on Bullfighting Could be Death Knell to the 'Sport'
A permanent ban on bullfighting in Mexico City is looking likely-that's good news for the welfare of the animals involved.
Flood of 'Right to Repair' Bills For Autos, Phones, and Tractors Equals DIY 'Watershed Moment'
The "Right to Repair" movement has been growing in urgency and size since the turn of the millennium, and dozens of laws are now on the books
In Groundbreaking Vote for Sustainability, EU Moves to Approve Insects for Human Consumption
The legislation is set to open up a whole new market to a sustainable source of protein and nutrition for the European Union.
Breeding Big Cats for Pets or the Petting-Trade Will Soon Be Illegal as US Senate Passes Law
U.S. legislation sparked by the Tiger King was passed by the US Senate to ban public contact with lions, tigers, leopards, and other big cats.
Good News for California Bees: Governor Signs Law to Help Protect Pollinators From Toxic Pesticides
California has passed a new law to ban over-the-counter sales neonicotinoid pesticides by 2025, limiting their use to trained professionals
How a New Member of Congress Used Toffee to Thaw Frozen Relations Between Democrats and Republicans
Rather than internalize the animosity between Democrats and Republicans, Hawaiian member of Congress Tulsi Gabbard used toffee to bridge the divide.
Denver Passes Trailblazing Legislation Banning Declawing
It is the first municipality outside of California to pass legislation banning the controversial practice.
New Mexico Wilderness Area Grows by 50% After Largest-Ever Land Donation
Sabinoso Wilderness Area in New Mexico has grown by almost 10,000 acres, or 50% of its total size, after receiving the largest gift in BLM's history.
Trading Old Cars for Electric Bikes: France Proposes Handsome Financial Incentives
France's newly proposed cash for clunkers program will see residents be given a €2,500 euro grant to buy an ebike for selling their old car.
U.S. House Unanimously Passes Bill That Makes Extreme Animal Cruelty a Federal Felony
A unanimous vote by Republicans and Democrats in the US House of Reps. agreed that animal cruelty ought to be punishable as a federal felony.
California Becomes First US State to Push Back Public School Start Times
Public school students are rejoicing after California enacted legislation that delays public school start times, to improve sleep patterns—and test scores.
Nine Latin American Countries Have Set Goal for 70% Renewable Energy-More Than Twice the European Union
The Latin American nations are working to achieve more than double the amount of the EU's renewable energy usage goals before 2030.
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.
Legislation To Improve Mental Health Care For Millions Passes in Bipartisan Vote
This revolutionary bill on mental health care reform was just passed by the House of Representatives – and next week, it goes to the Senate.
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