Just looking at nature can help alleviate cravings for alcohol and drugs
It turns out that humanity has new reasons to protect and restore nature or create greenspaces because a new study shows that just looking at nature can reduce cravings for things like alcohol, drugs and food. That means nature can act in a crucial health management capacity in certain situations by helping people combat anxiety […]
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Warmer oceans are causing a dramatic spike in the number of flesh-eating bacteria infections
Last month in Florida, a woman slipped and fell into the ocean while on vacation, slightly cutting her leg. The wound measured approximately three-quarters of a inch long. Later that same day, the woman began experiencing terrible pain in her injured leg. A few days later, her leg had turned black and she was placed […]
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Kids petition McDonald’s to stop including plastic toys in Happy Meals
You know the world is going to change when even kids are getting involved in the fight to reduce plastics in our environment, and that’s why there’s a petition calling for McDonald’s to stop including toys in Happy Meals. The fast-food giant, along with Burger King, both market to kids by luring them in with […]
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France announces eco-tax on flights to raise millions in fight against climate change
France once again demonstrated its resolve to fight climate change this week by announcing the implementation of a new eco-tax or green tax on flights, which will raise millions of dollars to invest in cleaner transportation advances. The French government already tried to tax gas and diesel fuel, but the people lashed out against such […]
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Man seeks to cut through noise of modern society by creating ‘quiet parks’
Just as light pollution has ruined the natural night sky for millions of people around the globe, noise pollution threatens the last natural quiet places on Earth, and one man seeks to protect them by establishing “quiet parks.” As the world population grows, noise pollution is becoming a much bigger problem, not just for plants […]
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Retail company H&M busted by regulators for ‘greenwashing’
It appears that fashion industry giants are trying to sell their products now by falsely portraying them as “sustainable” and environmentally friendly, including Swiss retail company H&M. As climate change continues to worsen, more and more people are becoming more aware of what materials their clothing is made of and how they were manufactured, leading […]
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Brewers are using cereal to make beer so it doesn’t go to waste
In a creative way to reduce food waste, a brewing company in England is using surplus cereal to make unique tasting beer. Food waste is a major problem in our society, especially among developed nations, but in a new effort to reduce waste, cereal companies such as Kellogg’s are selling surplus cereal to Seven Brothers […]
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Oregon Governor is preparing to use executive power to pass climate change action
Despite a valiant effort by Oregon Democrats to push a carbon cap bill that would help the state lead the way in the fight against climate change, Republicans sabotaged the measure. And that’s why Governor Kate Brown is strongly considering enacting the measures anyway through executive action. Last month, the Democratic-controlled state House passed legislation […]
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Chile creates 10 million acres of national parks in stunning environmental policy shift
As the United States government continues to reduce the size of protected lands, the government of Chile is doing the opposite, going so far as to preserve 10 million acres of lands by creating five national parks. For years, Chile has been friendly to industries hell bent on raping the land and waterways for profit […]
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Why we should cut back on the fireworks
Fireworks are fun and all, but they present various hazards we should all be aware of and work to reduce, we means cutting back on our addiction to them. Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans fire off around 240 million pounds of fireworks to create light shows in the night sky in celebration […]
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