Texas and Philly Join Movement to Dim Lights at Night - Making it Safer for Migrating Birds
The cities of Houston, Dallas, and Philadelphia bring Lights Out bird friendly initiatives to turn off outdoor lights during migrations.
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Grandson Finds Grandpa's Lost WWII Army Band Recordings -The Only Known Live Music Recording Near a Battlefield
The only known album recorded by a frontline military band stationed with troops is found by grandson of 746th Army Air Force Band trumpeter.
GoodRx Launches $40 Million Charitable Initiative to Provide Free Prescriptions for Many Americans Who Need It Most
GoodRx Help is a new charity that provides free prescriptions to low income Americans in 16 states who attend free clinics.
U.S. Can Run Primarily on Renewable Energy by 2050 For Cost of $1 Per Person Per Day-Says New Research
Reaching zero net emissions of carbon dioxide from energy and industry by 2050 can be accomplished by rebuilding U.S. energy infrastructure to run primarily on renewable energy, at a net cost of about $1 per person per day, says a new study. Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the University of […]
Gary Sinise Launches Mental Health Network For Veterans and First Responders
Gary Sinese launches mental health wellness network to provide transformative care, treatment, and training to veterans and first responders.
Help Out Your Favorite Historic Restaurant-Nominate it For an Amex Pandemic Grant
Amex is giving $1 million in grants to small, historic restaurants in the USA to survive the pandemic-you can help nominate your favorite.
Pollution in the Mississippi River Has Plummeted Since The 1980s, New Study Says
LSU researchers poured over 100 years of water quality data to see just how much the 1972 Clean Water Act has helped the Mississippi River.
Mercy Chefs Serves Its 10 Millionth Meal - Then, Heads to Texas to Feed 'Bodies and Souls' in the Cold
The Virginia-based disaster relief group Mercy Chefs reached a milestone this month, serving its 10 millionth meal before heading to Texas.
More Than 1 in 10 Americans Have Now Been Vaccinated for COVID-19
1 in 10 Americans have now been vaccinated for COVID-19, and according to the Atlantic, the 'winter surge' in the States is over.
For the First Time, U.S. Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal Every Day For An Entire Month
In a U.S. first, renewables from solar, wind, and hydropower generated more electricity than coal on every day during an entire month, in April 2020.
More and More Farmers Are Using Garlicky Supplements to Curb Major Environmental Enemy: Cow Gas
The Switzerland-based startup Mootral has produced a garlic-based supplement that can reduce methane emissions from cows by 30% when added to their feed.
In Rare Bipartisan Agreement on Climate, U.S. Senators Forge Plan to Phase Out Use of a Potent Greenhouse Gas
Hydrofluorocarbons, a class of coolants are under fire from both Democrats and GOP senators in an amendment that would ban the greenhouse gas.
National Love Your Pet Day: People Will Do Just About Anything For Their Pups Says New Survey
For National Love Your Pet Day on February 20, a study of 2,000 American dog-owners examined all the ways they show love for their pooch.
The First Farmer in the US to Sequester Carbon for Cash in Private Marketplace Earns $115,000 For His Planting Strategy
Changes in U.S. agricultural policy under Biden could allow farms to increase incomes through the sale of carbon credits.
Mississippi City Will Pay You a Monthly Stipend and Relocation Costs to Move There
A beautiful, riverside city known for its sunsets, Natchez, Mississippi will pay you a monthly stipend and relocation costs to move there.
10 Positive COVID Updates From Around the World - 2021 is Looking Brighter
These are just a few of the heartening headlines on the world's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, from the Alaska to the UK to New Zealand.
Engineers Design New Face Masks With Test Strip to Detect COVID - Much Like a Pregnancy Test
Like a cross between a smoke detector and pregnancy test, these face masks have a test strip on the front to help control COVIID spread.
Instead of Staying Home, American Youth Are Answering the Call to Serve With AmeriCorps
230 energetic young adults from across the nation have piled into vans to begin a new adventure serving others through the AmeriCorps' National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC). Two weeks ago, they deployed in 24 teams across the country, assisting community groups that are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic or implementing wildfire management in the West. […]
Cardboard Artist Creates Mirror Surrounded By Black Legendary Heroes to Inspire Next Generation of Leaders
For Black History Month, an African-Canadian cardboard artist created a mirror for sale surrounded with faces of Black history heroes.
Youngest Poet Ever to Recite at Presidential Inauguration Beats Speech Impediment to Take Global Stage in D.C.
22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman will be reciting a poem at tomorrow's presidential inauguration, the youngest poet ever to do so.
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