
Kentucky asked 40 people to figure out what to do about childcare. They just achieved bipartisan reform
Recent legislation boosts provider benefits, raises subsidy reimbursement rates, and removes obstacles for childcare providers in Kentucky.
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Trail cameras capture rare footage of elusive leopard species, dubbed 'the ghost of the forest'
Footage was gathered over the course of 16 years, making it the longest study of this elusive species on record.
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University students invent first-ever solar-powered ambulance. It provides fully off-grid care in rural areas
In addition to using clean energy, the ambulance aims to close healthcare gaps in some of the world’s most remote regions.
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New study finds listening to birdsong in a forest lowers stress — more than any other setting
Both the natural setting and the birdsong helped independently, and the benefits were largest when combined.
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This year, the EU will prohibit the sale of products linked to deforestation. These coffee farmers aren't worried
At the end of this year, the European Union Deforestation Regulation is set to go into force, prohibiting products linked to deforestation from entering the EU market. Coffee is among the target commodities.
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US Coast Guard rescues nearly 300-pound sea turtle seen 'swimming erratically' in the Florida Keys
Boaters shared video footage of the distressed loggerhead struggling to swim as they waited for the U.S. Coast Guard to arrive.
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1.7M Americans have a chance to catch invasive fish and win cash in this 'minnow madness derby'
On top of the many stressors affecting the river’s ecosystem, this invasive species can harm native fish populations. So, officials are doing something about it.
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As her ex's 'double life' dominates the news, Jen Hamilton raises over $100K for women rebuilding their lives
“One thing I love to do is take something terrible that is happening and turn it into something good for other people,” Hamilton said.
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Rope canopy bridges in the Amazon lead to 15,000 safe wildlife crossings and zero roadkill
Brazil’s federal transport department has now officially designated the rope bridge design as the recommended national standard for highways.
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