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June 8 is World Oceans Day! This annual celebration is an opportunity to unite around our love and dedication to this blue planet, providing a day to celebrate the beauty of nature, encourage ...
Whether you’re reveling in the wonders of nature or seeking a burst of springtime positivity, these quotes are for you. All of the best quotes about hope... to help you feel more hopeful... and maybe ...
An extensive guide to the best alternatives to Amazon: Featuring the best ethical marketplaces, shops, and websites for all your shopping needs Bombas is known for its give-back ethos and comfy socks, ...
The average pediatric wheelchair can cost thousands of dollars. And when children grow and their needs evolve — or a wheelchair gets damaged — those costs multiply. So, the team at MakeGood NOLA, a ...
When leadership at Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs, Colorado toured a tiny home village for young people in poverty created by local nonprofit We Fortify, they left feeling inspired.
Twelve years ago, a Dutch nursing home — the Woon-en Zorgcentrum Humanitas Deventer — implemented a unique program. In exchange for 30 hours of their time and companionship each month, local college ...
Solar power is on the rise. In the last decade alone, solar has skyrocketed from generating 0.57% of the world’s energy to 5.52%. As it’s become increasingly used in tech, retail, and manufacturing ...
Fiberglass casts were first developed in the 1970s with the use of plaster of Paris casting material and cotton dressing. They were clunky, heavy, and susceptible to breaking. 50 years later, ...
According to the Rape Abuse & Incest National Network, college women aged-18-24 are three times more likely to experience sexual assault than women of the general population. And when odorless, ...
Tim Friede’s YouTube channel is home to a collection of videos depicting the Wisconsin-native truck mechanic subjecting himself to purposeful snake bites, blood slowly dripping down his arms. For the ...
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. The United States has never really cared much about tackling climate change, at least at the federal level. Up ...
Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old running for Congress in Illinois’ 9th congressional district, isn’t shy about her belief that politicians need to do things differently. “We have a representation ...