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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Oil Company Surrenders 15 Land Leases on Sacred Native American Land
Though Davon Energy could have started drilling on the Badger-Two Medicine land, they surrendered the leases after being met with firm opposition.
Vermont Becomes First State to 'Ban' Food Waste, in Favor of Composting-And Cutting Landfill Waste in Half
Vermont has become the first state to ban food waste as it looks to encourage composting as a means of reducing the amount of trash thrown out by 50%.
World Celebrates Central America's First Same-Sex Marriage After Costa Rica Passes Trailblazing Legislation
These two Latina women just became the first same-sex couple in Costa Rica—and all of Central America—to legally tie the knot.
NASA's Historic New International Agreements Set Stage for Peaceful and Cooperative Future of Space Exploration
The Artemis Accords, which have already been supported by several global space agencies, build upon the same values of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967.
Indigenous Group in Brazil Wins Decades-Long Battle Against Illegal Loggers in the Amazon
The Ashaninka people of the Amazon have won a 20-year legal battle with illegal logging interests, securing $3 million and undisputed right to their land.
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