
Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia dropped a new queer anthem — and we’re all crying
The song serves as an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community, drawing a parallel between their resilience and birds singing after surviving the night.
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Here's how Bridgit Mendler's new space startup could help save the planet
Former Disney star and singer Bridgit Mendler unveiled Northwood Space, a startup aiming to revolutionize satellite data collection by creating a data highway between Earth and space.
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How do you talk to your kids about climate change? Just ask 'Future Chicken'
The new kid's education platform helps combat climate anxiety with lessons, games, shorts, and more.
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New app offers a global map, directory of LGBTQ-owned businesses
Originally a website, the directory of LGBTQ+ safe spaces has now launched as a free app on Apple Store and Google Play.
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Networks of crafters around the world are creating crocheted coral reefs to advocate for climate action
The detailed art project, supported by over 25,000 volunteer crocheters, utilizes colorful hand-stitched coral to address climate change.
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Hank & John Green's 2024 'Project for Awesome' raises $3.5M for charity, breaks record
Hank and John Green’s annual charity livestream, Project for Awesome, has become a cornerstone of their online community.
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Denver will now pay residents who commute on bikes to meet city's climate goals
Participants can receive mile reimbursement and training and coaching stipends, aiming to encourage biking over driving and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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2023 was the first year without elephant poaching in Republic of Congo National Park
The achievement is attributed to a decade of collaborative efforts with the government, Wildlife Conservation Society, and local communities.
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TikTok creator reacts to new study on transgender joy amid hardship: 'We're out there alive and happy'
The National Center for Transgender Equality surveyed 92,000 trans individuals and their study shows that 94% of respondents are happier than ever post-transition.
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AI deepfakes give a voice to victims of gun violence — and uses them to demand action from lawmakers
On the anniversary of the 2018 shooting in Parkland, Florida, gun law advocates have launched an AI project that leverages the voices of young people killed by guns to call elected officials.
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New study finds stories of kindness may counteract the negative impact of reading bad news
A recent study has found that looking at positive news stories — specifically, videos and articles featuring acts of kindness — can actually counteract the ill-effects of seeing negative news stories.
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