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As the U.N. Reclassifies Cannabis, Landmark Study Shows CBD Does Not Impair Driving
The United Nations this week reclassified cannabis by removing it from the category of most dangerous and addictive drugs, which includes heroin.
Meanwhile, a landmark...
The Red Cross Reports Massive Surge in Volunteer Numbers Worldwide in Response to COVID-19
The world’s largest humanitarian network has reported that hundreds of thousands of new volunteers have stepped up to work for free this year during...
Pakistan Meets the UN Climate Goals One Decade Before Deadline in Continuation of Green Economic Legacy
Pakistan recently met its commitments to UN Sustainable Development Goal 13: urgent action against climate change through a variety of different policies.
MIT Scientists Design Autonomous UV Robot That Can Disinfect Boston Food Bank in Just 30 Minutes
The robot, designed by the CSAIL robotics team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, could soon be used in factories and supermarkets, too.
Woman Travels 130K Miles to Bow Down Before Every Korean War Memorial And Thank Vets for Their Service
Hannah Kim has traveled across 30 countries and 54 US states and territories so she could honor hundreds of Korean War veterans and their memorials.
Twitter Founder Jack Dorsey Just Pledged $1 Billion—28% of His Net Worth—to COVID-19 Relief Efforts
The founder of Twitter and Square just announced that he will be donating 28% of his net worth to novel coronavirus relief efforts.
Online Conference April 14-16 Using Covid-19 Crisis to Fix the World
The ExO World Summit online conference April 14-16 will galvanize leaders during the COVID-19 crisis to redesign the world.
17 Inspiring Quotes and a Playlist From Malala to Empower Women on International Women’s Day
In recognition of International Women's Day, here are some words of wisdom and a feminine powerhouse playlist for the holiday.
The World’s First Disposable Diaper Company That Collects The Dirty Ones For Composting
Dyper, maker of biodegradable disposable bamboo diapers, now offers a composting service that lets you ship off your baby's diapers in a box for recycling.
Scientists and Refugees Are Growing Crops in the Desert Using Discarded Mattresses Bound for the Landfill
Scientists from the University of Sheffield are teaching refugees how to use old mattress foam to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs in Jordan.
German Supermarket Saves Over 2,000 Tons of Food By Reselling Items Other Stores Won’t
SirPlus, a Berlin supermarket, specializes in selling ugly, misshapen produce and mislabeled food products to consumers at 80% of its original price.
These Photographers Captured Some of the Most Dazzling Pictures of Mother Earth’s Landscapes
Some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes were captured in these stunning images submitted to the Agora photo app for this international contest.
1,200 Schoolchildren Descend on Belgian Beach to Fight Marine Litter
On a sunny morning last week, 1,200 students between the ages of 8 and 14 headed to the beach to undertake the biggest pollution...
In ‘Massive Boost’ to Climate Goals, Banks Responsible for $47 Trillion in Assets Are Committing to Saving the Earth
More than one-third of the world's banks are committing to the sustainability goals that were set by the Paris Agreement.
UN Honors Chinese Company for Planting 122Mil Trees to Reward Customers for Their Eco-Friendly Habits
Since the Ant Forest program launched in 2016, it has helped to plant more than 122 million trees in the most arid parts of China.
Police Are Fighting Social Isolation By Creating Public ‘Chat Benches’ for Strangers to Chat
As a means of tackling loneliness and social isolation in English towns, local police forces have begun designating specific public benches that can be...
Why Smiling Is Good for You – and Five Photos That Guarantee Grins on World Happiness Day
Never underestimate the power and impact of one simple facial gesture: your smile–the movement can create happy feelings—even when you're not feeling happy.
In Historic Announcement, the World Health Organization (WHO) Proposes Removing Cannabis From Most Dangerous Drug Category
Following a lengthy review process, international opponents of the ‘war on drugs’ are applauding the World Health Organization (WHO) move toward removing cannabis from its placement...
New Chemical Process Converts Plastic Waste into Fuel, University Researchers Looking for Investors
The researchers behind the technology that turns plastic into fuel are looking for investors to implement the process on a mass-market scale.
Instead of Just Donating Pastries, Starbucks Canada Will Soon Be Rescuing 1.5 Million Meals Per Year
Once fully implemented, this new waste reduction strategy will salvage over one million healthy meals from landfills every year.