Baby Boom Surprise For World's Most Endangered Orcas
There's a baby boom going on among a clan of the world's most endangered killer whales, increasing the number of orcas in that community by 3%.
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Surprise! Museums in the U.S. Outnumber Starbucks and McDonald's-Combined
Here's a marvelous reason to admire America. These cultural hubs outnumber Starbucks and McDonald's Combined...
Humane Trend as More Major Food Companies Choose Cage-Free Eggs
With more restaurant chains and food companies going cage-free, a long history of caging chickens as a conventional production method is coming to an end.
Southern California's Air Continues To Get Cleaner, 12% Better Than 2014
Californians can now breath a little easier, according to a report released at the end of 2015 stating that smog is continuing to clear up. During 2015's peak summer season, California had 82 high smog days - twelve percent fewer than the previous year with its tally of 92. According to the Air Quality Management District, […]
Six Million Lives Saved: Malaria Cases in Africa Cut in Half
Public health efforts in Africa have prevented 700 million cases of malaria this century, and six million people are alive thanks to their efforts.
Booming Wind and Solar Power Has Slashed Europe's CO2 Emissions
Increased Solar and wind energy use in Europe is causing greenhouse gas emissions to plummet by more than a billion tons of CO2 emissions per year.
The Second Disease Ever Eradicated on Earth (Thanks, Jimmy Carter)
In 1986, the painful Guinea worm disease plagued more than 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia. Last year, there were only 126 cases left -- and thanks to the Carter Center's nearly 30-year campaign, the infectious disease is about to become the second on Earth to eradicated, after smallpox.
Connecticut Becomes 1st State to End Chronic Homelessness Among Vets
Connecticut officials announced Thursday they had become the first state in the nation to provide housing for every one of its chronically homeless veterans.
Connecticut Becomes Second State to End Veteran Homelessness
Connecticut has become the second state, following Virginia, to put a roof over the head of every veteran who wants a home.
It's Grrrreat: Wild Tiger Populations On the Rise in Thailand
The number of Indochinese tigers in Thailand have nearly tripled, a bright spot for the endangered species. Here's why.
Campbell's Soup Removes BPA From its Cans
Campbell Soup Company announced last week a plan to phase out cans that are lined with BPA (Bisphenol A). The company has already begun using cans with linings made from acrylic or polyester materials and will continue to introduce the new linings across the U.S. and Canadian until the transition is complete in mid-2017. Campbell […]
In Historic Turn, Global Economy Grows While CO2 Emissions Stay Same
or the first time in nearly half a century, that duet between a nation's economic engine and the emissions from power plants and factories seems to ended.
Monarch Butterflies Making a Stunning Comeback this Year (WATCH)
Efforts in three countries to protect Monarch butterflies have resulted in a stunning comeback for the iconic orange and black creature.
Amount of Mercury, DDT and Other Contaminants in Fish is at 40-Year Low
Fish in today's oceans contain far lower levels of mercury, DDT and other toxic chemicals than at any time in the last 4 decades, says a major review.
Teens Today Are Actually Good - 7 Positive Trends Prove It
Positive trends are good news for teen pregnancy and smoking, volunteering and drug use, proving that today's youth are better than they have been in a long time.
14 Years After Decriminalizing Heroin, Here's What Portugal Looks Like
Since this country virtually eliminated punishment for illicit drugs 14 years ago, addiction rates have been cut in half.
One of the Most Polluted Lakes in U.S. Welcomes Swimmers After 75 Years
Once among the most polluted lakes in America, a 4.5 mile long lake in Upstate New York is now clean enough for swimming for the first time in 75 years.
Carbon Pollution From U.S. Power Plants Hits 27-Year Low
US Electric power plants spewed 128 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in April 2015, the lowest for any month since 1988, according to a government report.
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