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.
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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.
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.
Kindergartners Succeed in Getting Cities to Adopt Their Official Symbol for Kindness-Next, the US Congress
There are already universal symbols for peace and love-but these youngsters are pushing for the recognition of an official symbol of kindness.
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.
Canada Passes Most Progressive Fishery Act Yet, Requiring the Rebuilding of Fish Populations
The modernized piece of legislation will prevent Canada from importing and exporting shark fins and also legally require fish populations to be rebuilt.
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.
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.
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.
Canada Bans the Captivity and Breeding of Dolphins and Whales for Entertainment Purposes
The Canadian House of Commons has just approved a ban on the captivity of cetaceans for any purpose other than rescue, rehabilitation, or research.
Texas Signs 'Save Our Lemonade Stands Bill' as Governor Tips a Cold One on Twitter Video
Little lemonade entrepreneurs will no longer have to worry about running their lemonade stands without a business permit in Texas.
Colorado Becomes First State to Put Price Cap on the Staggering Costs of Insulin
This trailblazing new piece of legislation will ensure that no Colorado resident will have to pay more than $100 out of pocket for their monthly insulin.
After Five-Year Campaign, Woman Successfully Rallies a Nation to Protect 763,000 Square Miles of Ocean
Despite how Polynesian culture may have depended on commercial fishing, this woman successfully rallied a nation to protect their ocean waters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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