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Death by modesty police? Iranian women burn head coverings to protest #MahsaAmini

A young Iranian woman, 22, has died in custody after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for improper clothing. Her death sparked anger on social media under her name #MahsaAmini.

Marine Pollution in Kuwait and what we can do to protect our ocean

A short primer on the problems with marine pollution in Kuwait: oil spills, dredging, sewage discharge and ballast water from ships.

B Corp’s sustainability status slides as Nespresso joins the ranks

Nespresso is now a B Corp. A fair trade organization along with B Corp members are outraged. 

Recycle your contact lenses

New research presented by the American Chemical Society at their August meeting warned of the damage disposable contact lenses cause after they are flushed down our home plumbing, a daily habit of many of the 45 million Americans who wear them.

Money and energy-saving laundry tips

Small changes add up. Here are some tips to doing your laundry sustainably. These tips are good for the planet and for saving money too.

UN climate conference forgets faith, women and youth, say MENA groups

The UN's climate change conference, with the worst names, COP27, will happen in Egypt this year. 

Injuries and Accidents at Hotels: When are Hotels Liable?

Staying at a hotel should be a safe experience, but accidents and injuries can happen. When someone is injured at a hotel, they may...

A World Connected by Carbon Neutrality: JD.com Amongst Companies Fighting for Change

Completing the circle are corporations and businesses, who through initiatives have the ability to not only influence governmental policy but also present consumers with more opportunities to be sustainable in their lives.

Holding back the deserts with a saxaul tree

Africa is getting its Great Green Wall, meanwhile Saudi Arabia is also suffering from climate change-induced draught and is starting to do something about it by planting more local trees that love the desert.

Yemen is starving, Ukraine war is making it worse

Ongoing conflict, poverty, and draught have millions of Yemenis in the crossfire. They are starving.

Ukrainian Waldorf friends moving to Israel? The Spring School wants to help

Are you are family, teacher or practitioner from a Waldorf community in the Ukraine? Are you coming urgently to Israel to settle? If yes, we are 400 families from the Tel Aviv- Jaffa community who want to help.

What You Need to Know if You Are Considering Litigation

Maybe you have been exposed to toxins at work, or have witnessed an environmental crime. There are laws to protect you, your community and your business.

Quick Ways to Identify if you have Chosen the Right Attorney

There are many attorneys that might tell you that they can handle diverse cases. And it is true as experience makes lawyers diverse. However, specialization is very important to consider especially if you are looking to fight an environmental injustice

How Do You Fight a Personal Injury Case?

You can be hurt saving the world. But it doesn't mean you have to bear the costs if you get hurt along the way.

What are the Key Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility?

Corporate social responsibility benefits are often understated outside of the business world.

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Elkhorn kernals planted to restore reef diversity

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