FDA Approves Emergency Use of Nation's First Drug Treatment Against COVID-19
The drug treatment from Gilead Sciences Inc. was approved for emergency usage after it was shown to help patients recover 31% faster.
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New York Governor Issues Order Allowing Couples to Be Legally Married Via Zoom
Not only is Gov. Andrew Cuomo allowing New Yorkers to obtain marriage licenses remotely, he is also allowing clerks to officiate ceremonies over video chat.
Minnesota Will Soon Pay for Your Landscaping Costs If You Plant Bee-Friendly Greenery
If you're a gardener living in Minnesota, the state may soon reimburse you for planting bee-friendly plants on your property.
Hawaii Becomes First State to Ban a Pesticide Linked to Developmental Issues
The trailblazing legislation in Hawaii may spur more extensive bans on the harmful chemical called chlorpyrifos.
Lithuania Allows Restaurant Seating to Expand Into Streets and Plazas to Safely Reopen its Vibrant Old Town Cafes
In Lithuania's capital of Vilnius, many of the plazas and streets are being turned into outdoor seating to help restaurants stay open during COVID-19.
The First State in the U.S. Approves Human Composting; Local 'Green Reaper' Has Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Burials
The United States is slowly progressing towards more eco-friendly mortuary practices - and Elizabeth Fournier has a guide for how we can join the movement.
Utah Legalizes Lemonade Stands and Other Businesses Run by Kids
Utah no longer thinks that kids should have to pay a fee just to exercise their entrepreneurial spirit.
As Wildfires Increase Across The Globe, U.S. Firefighters Will Be Prepared Thanks to $3 Billion in Funding
The Senate's recently-approved fiscal budget will ensure that high-risk Midwestern areas will be prepared for wildfire season.
British Columbia to Ban Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunting
The legislation will protect over 15,000 grizzly bears in the province, which is home to the vast Great Bear Rainforest.
California Celebrates Reaching One Million Solar Roofs Milestone; New Focus on 'One Million Solar Batteries' Goal
California legislators gathered together this week to celebrate the fulfillment of the One Million Solar Roofs Initiative they launched in 2006.
New Hampshire Passes Bipartisan "Commonsense Reform" Decriminalizing Marijuana
HB 640-FN passed the House and Senate with flying bipartisan support - and it will go into full effect in 60 days.
10 Years After Banning Lead Paint and Other Hazards for U.S. Kids, These Are the Results
This groundbreaking piece of legislation was passed in 2008 with bipartisan support – 10 years later, here are the exciting results.
Lebanon Becomes First Arab Country to Legalize Medical Marijuana
The legislation could bring in as much as $1 billion in annual revenue, which would be a much-needed financial windfall for the nation's struggling economy.
60+ Major Companies Sign 'Radical' Deal to Dramatically Reduce Plastic Waste in Just 4 Years
Over 60 companies from New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, have signed the ANZPAC pledge to reduce plastic waste and more.
They Melted Down 22,000 Firearms in Belgium, Recycling Them Into Steel
Belgium has recenlty melted down more than 22,000 firearms into recycled steel.
Europe Will Open its Doors to Vaccinated American Tourists This Summer
Americans who are vaccinated may soon be able to visit Europe again, after a year of closed borders.
Colorado Proposes Giving Free Therapy to Young People Struggling in Pandemic
The therapy program under House Bill 21-1258 allows up to three free mental health sessions to every Coloradan under 19.
In 24 Years California Has Cut Toxic Air Pollution By 78%, Resulting in 82% Fewer Attributable Deaths
Despite diesel fuel use rising over the last 30 years, California's air particulate levels, pollution, and attributable deaths have all fallen
Italy Bans Cruise Ships from Entering Historic Venice City Center
Announced on Wednesday by the Italian Cultural Minister, cruise liners will no longer be able to enter the Giudecca Canal in Venice's center.
Nevada Bans Discrimination Against Any Job Seekers Testing Positive for Marijuana Except in Public Safety
This first-of-its-kind piece of legislation will protect thousands of marijuana users from facing potential discrimination while applying for jobs.
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