Month: October 2022

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After a 16-month pregnancy, Chester Zoo finally welcomes endangered rhino calf

She’s adorable, endangered, and covered in wrinkly armored plating. The Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom has announced the birth of a greater one-horned rhino in a news release. While the still-unnamed baby is just weeks old, she’s already an impressive size. She weighed in at 50 kilograms, or around 110 pounds, when she was born on October […]

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Kenyan Teen Hopes to Catch FIFA’s Attention — Not for His Soccer Skills

Lesein Mutunkei, an 18-year-old from Kenya plants 11 trees for every goal he scores on the football field — one for each player on his team.

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Green Skyscrapers Coming To China

Architecture firm MVRDV has published plans of twin skyscrapers planned for Nanjing, China, that take green planning and construction in quite literal terms.

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Clean Energy Upgrades Coming to 1,800 Buses

The U.S. Transportation Department has announced that it will make funding available for cities and states to invest in 1,800 clean energy buses.

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The UK Sees a Boost in Vertical Farming

The UK is experiencing a rise in vertical farming, which is a way to grow herbs, salads, and some fruits indoors year-round.

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New Legislation In California Tackles Large-Scale Climate Issues

In just one single day, a total of five new pieces of legislation passed the state legislature in California, and all of them directly involved climate action

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Patagonia Founder Donated Entire Company Worth $3 Billion To Fight Climate Change

“Earth is now our only shareholder,” the founder of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard wrote in his announcement letter.

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Switzerland Considers Ban On Factory Cattle Farming

The environmental damage of cattle farming has long been highlighted by climate activists.

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