Success: Green Sea Turtles of Florida and Mexico No Longer Endangered
Years of coordinated conservation efforts have paid off for the green sea turtle populations in Florida and the Pacific coast.
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U.S. Near its Goal to House Every Homeless Veteran Identified in a January 2022 Count
The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs is giving permanent housing to 38,000 homeless vets this year, which could bring the number down to zero.
Growth in Carbon Capture Projects This Year is Dramatic, Showing Global Determination to Cut Emissions
The number of carbon capture and storage projects in the pipeline is exploding, thanks to worldwide efforts to cut emissions.
Mental Health Focus Is Bringing Suicides Down Sharply Among Air Force, Marines and Army
A significant drop in the rates of suicide among active military that was observed over 2021 has continued into the first 6 months of 2022.
The Unprecedented Decline in U.S. Child Poverty-Down 59% in 26 Years
Today roughly one in 10 children live in families whose resources are considered below the poverty line, a 59% drop over the last 26 years.
These are the Top Benefits of Aging
A new survey of 2,000 American adults examined perspectives around aging and also identified the benefits of getting older.
Tigers in Nepal Come Back From Brink of Extinction With Historic 190 Percent Increase
On Global Tiger Day last week, Nepal had some roaring-good news, reporting their wild tiger population is 190 percent higher than in 2009.
Parts of the Great Barrier Reef Show Highest Coral Cover in 36 Years
Two main regions of the Great Barrier Reef are showing the highest amount of coral cover since monitoring began 36 years ago.
Ethiopia and Angola Double Number of Girls in School in 10 years
The number of girls enrolling in primary school has soared across Africa in the last decade, according to a report released on Monday. With primary education now free in all but five African countries, there has been a boom in the number of children attending school, with Ethiopia and Angola showing the most dramatic improvements -- a 42 percent and 43 percent increase respectively from 2000 to 2011.
Scientists Are 'Thrilled' to Report That Hawaiian Coral Reefs Are Finally Stabilizing After Mass Bleaching
After the massive coral bleaching event that occurred in 2015, scientists are rejoicing over statewide reef recovery.
Spectacular Coral Event This Year Spawns Hope -And Billions of Babies For Great Barrier Reef (LOOK)
This year's annual spawning of coral in the Great Barrier Reef brought hope to scientists who witnessed billions of babies born in 2021.
First Coral IVF Babies on Great Barrier Reef Have Produced Next Generation
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation confirmed their Coral IVF babies deployed on the Great Barrier Reef have produced the next generation.
Houston Has Housed 25,000 Homeless People With Apartments of Their Own
Houston has decreased its homelessness rate by 63$ over the last decade, leading by far all of the other major American cities.
Recycle Any Device For Free: Apple, Google, Staples, Walmart, Best Buy Are E-Cycling Heroes-Even Paying for Shipping
"You make it, you recycle it." Companies need to be accountable for waste their products generate-and 5 huge companies offer free recycling.
66% of Americans Willing to Try Anything That Can Help Save the Environment', says New Poll
66% of Americans care equally about saving the environment as they do about saving money, according to new poll.
Some Coastal Salt Marshes Are Keeping Up With Sea Level Rise: 'We Were Definitely Excited'
Salt marshes on the East Coast have accumulated soil more quickly over the past century-and some appear to be keeping pace with rising waters.
Monarch Butterflies Rebound Again-Beating Last Year's Total, Proving Success is Not a Fluke
The annual Western monarch count to measure the population of overwintering butterflies shared fantastic news for the second year in a row.
In 'Mega Milestone' India Connects 80 Million Rural Households to Water Supply in Just 4 Years
The Jal Jeevan Mission hopes to connect every household in the country to public water systems by 2024, and it's flowing along nicely.
Conservation Zoos Have Powerful Potential to 'Reverse Extinction' Study Shows
A new study shows that zoos and aquariums around the world working to return species extinct in the wild have about a 50/50 success rate.
Half a Million Jobs Created in January Pushes U.S. Unemployment Rate to Lowest in 54 Years - 3.4%
Figures this week show the U.S. unemployment rate reached its lowest point in 54 years-with over half million jobs created in January 2023.
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