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ActionAid initiative trains Cambodian women to adapt to climate change
We recently wrote about how farmers in Bangladesh are using floating gardens to survive when floods and monsoons raise water levels. Now, the ActionAid campaign She is the Answer is harnessing these same farming tactics to empower women in Cambodia whose livelihoods are increasingly threatened by Read More...
Quebec demonstrates the efficacy of universal childcare
Earlier this week, we discussed how universal preschool can make early education more accessible for all. One country demonstrating the benefits of this subsidized educational opportunity is Quebec, where universal childcare is making both education and the professional world more Read More...
Germany to return 19th century looted art to Benin City
The Benin Bronzes have long stood as a symbol of the vast amount of art looted from Africa during colonization. Debates have been going on for years about their restitution, and now, Germany is set to return the precious artifacts looted by British soldiers in the 19th century to their rightful Read More...
Hawaii marks threat of climate change with state of emergency declaration
Hawaii is poised to take a momentous step in the recognition of the severity of climate change with the adoption of the State Senate Concurrent Resolution 44. Under the new bill, Hawaii will officially declare a state of emergency in response to the threat of climate change. Although this may Read More...
German high court rules in favor of young climate activists
The consequences of human-induced climate change are looming, and young people around the world are making it clear that they refuse to accept the inadequate efforts of today’s governments to curb carbon emissions and protect what’s left of the world’s ecosystems. This past Thursday, Read More...
One of Britain’s rarest butterfly species bounces back from near extinction
Ten years ago, a butterfly called the Duke of Burgundy was listed as Britain’s rarest, with the species hurtling towards extinction. Thanks to wildlife-friendly farms, however, the population of the small butterfly has now bounced back, with the number surging by 25 percent over the last Read More...
This campaign encourages dog owners to collect litter while they walk
There are plenty of benefits to being a dog owner, one of which is that having a dog encourages you to be more active, which is great for your health. According to a 2019 study published in Scientific Reports, dog owners spend almost 300 minutes per week walking their dogs, which is a whopping 200 Read More...
Help India Breathe and other organizations providing Covid-19 aid
On April 25th, India’s Covid-19 cases surged to horrific levels—349,000 new cases were reported, which are more cases than any other country has reported on one day. Hospitals are packed with new patients and doctors are depleted of critical supplies such as oxygen and ventilators. At the Read More...
Creative minds combat pandemic blues with art in public spaces
The Covid-19 health crisis has made the winter blues particularly more intense this season. However, as we emerge from a particularly dark and lonely season and into spring, it is important to acknowledge the creative minds that have fought the gloom of the pandemic by uplifting public spaces, Read More...
Scientists design an app that helps detect autism in toddlers
Autism is a disorder that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others, therefore, it’s quite difficult to notice in young children who are still developing social skills. This presents a challenge for parents and caregivers who want to be able to address their child’s needs as Read More...