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New study: Americans care more about future generations than we think

Researchers found that Americans, on average, extended at least some moral concern about 28 generations into the future, or roughly 700 years.
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From ancient goddesses to peace activists, this is the real reason we should be celebrating Mother's Day

The consumerist emphasis on Mother's Day has long been criticized — including by the holiday’s founder.
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17 Ideas To Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is an annual celebration in May dedicated to the appreciation and support of America’s teachers. Here are some ways to celebrate the week-long event.
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Over 6 trillion cigarette butts are tossed each year. Scientists are recycling them into sustainable bricks

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology discovered a novel approach to creating bricks.
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Over 500 billion disposable coffee cups are trashed everywhere. This 'seaweed cup' hopes to change that

Traditional cups contain plastic linings that make them difficult to recycle — so Notpla is using seaweed instead.
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New study confirms that electric vehicles are already making the air cleaner

A new study from the Lancet Planetary Health journal confirms what scientists have long predicted.
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Over 6 trillion cigarette butts are tossed each year. Scientists are recycling them into sustainable bricks

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology discovered a novel approach to creating bricks.
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Built with books found in the rubble, these two men have opened Gaza's first new library

Israel has destroyed 90% of Gaza’s schools, all of its universities, numerous archives, museums, and historical sites, and at least 13 libraries.
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This knitting group made blankets for rhinos and sweaters for penguins. Now they're knitting for elephants

The Knitting Nannas have been saving animals around the world one stitch at a time.
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National park volunteers stand guard between humans and tigers, preventing wildlife conflict

The Bardiya National Park region experiences frequent human-wildlife conflict incidents, mostly involving elephants and tigers, leading to fatalities and injuries among both communities and wildlife.
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A lesbian couple in Florida was ordered to remove a rainbow Pride display. So they sued the city

A lawsuit by the ACLU of Florida argues that the city “selectively enforced” its ordinances against an LGBTQ+ couple.
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One of the world's most endangered sea turtles lost her flipper in a 'traumatic amputation'. Now she's being tracked from space

Amelie has joined a unique group of amputee sea turtles that are being monitored by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
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It's been 26 years since 'Erin Brockovich.' Where is the famous activist now?

In 2000, Brockovich’s story was adapted for film, with Julia Roberts leading the cast.
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New ferry cleans up oil spills while people ride across rivers

A new solar-powered boat created by Korean startup Ecopeace cleans up waterways while commuters are aboard.
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