Environment

Beijing Bans Cars for 2 Weeks and the Sky Turns Perfectly Blue… Wow

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The People’s Republic of China marked its 70th anniversary this year of their victory during World War II. And as always they wanted to mark it with a ginormous parade. This would mean months of rigorous preparation. Numerous restrictions in Beijing were put in place leading up to the big event. They shuttered hundreds of … Read more

Syria’s Climate-Fueled Conflict Explained In This Short Comic Strip

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Since 2011, over 4 million Syrians have fled their country, and over 7 million have been displaced. The global media is abuzz with news and updates on the entire Syrian crisis that it has become a struggle trying to keep up; let alone understand the root of the nation’s present turmoil. Syria’s disorder may not … Read more

50 Fascinating Facts About Our Oceans

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Do we really know more about space than we do about our oceans? If that is indeed true, then perhaps it’s time we know at least enough to understand and fully appreciate the unimaginable wonders and beauty that cover roughly 71% of the earth’s surface. Put together by the team at Dive.in, this ambitious infographic … Read more

How to Make Your Garden A Virtual Medicine Cabinet by Planting These 10 Natural Healers

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Is gardening therapeutic? “Yes,” says Gillian Aldrich, 42, of Maplewood, New Jersey, a magazine editor. “When you sit at a desk all day, there’s something about literally putting your hands in the dirt, digging and actually creating something that’s really beautiful,” she says. Then added, “There’s something about just being out there that feels kind … Read more

2 Animal Conservation Stories That Will Tear Your Heart Apart

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Cecil: A story of Cruelty Early morning on July 2, this year, dentist Dr. Palmer Walter shot and subsequently killed Cecil, the Lion “Cecil was a 13-yr old male Southwest African lion who primarily lived in the Hwange National Park in Matageleland North, Zimbabwe. He was major attraction at the park and was being studied … Read more