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The Importance of Awe
Can Kids today still experience the “11th emotion,” the key to loving astronomy?
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COASTAL MARTENS: ‘A COG IN THE ECOSYSTEM’S MACHINERY’
The threats to the coastal marten, a rare carnivore that Earthjustice is currently fighting to protect under the Endangered Species Act. With a focus on the species and the challenges it faces—from natural predation to vehicle strikes to illegal marijuana farms.
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Obama signs ‘Monsanto Protection Act’
United States President Barack Obama has signed a bill into law that was written in part by the very billion-dollar corporation that will benefit directly from the legislation.
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We Won’t Stop Until the Bullying Stops
Al Franken discusses the the epidemic of bullying against LGBT students in our schools. More below.
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Welcome to No Labels
The primary goal of No Labels is to start a national movement that will culminate in a Federal government that sees the presidential administration and both houses of Congress working together to achieve mutually agreed-upon goals that will solve the nation’s problems. You can see the project’s website below.
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What Bill Gates Thinks About The Future Of Eating Meat
Bill Gates says reducing the environmental footprint of meat consumption isn’t just about moderation. It’s also about innovation. Read full article below.
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The Costs of Bottled Water on the Environment—and Your Health
Billions of bottles are added to the world’s growing plastic pollution problem each year. The article below shows the lowlights for water bottles.
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What is virga?
We’ve all seen virga, but maybe not known what it’s called. Virga is rain that evaporates before it hits the ground. Here are some gorgeous photos showing it:
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One Man’s Actions to Help Feed the Hungry
Chip Paillex started donating his extra food—and then 4,000 volunteers joined him. Read more below.
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What the 1% Don’t Want You to Know
In this video, economist Paul Krugman explains how the United States is becoming an oligarchy – the very system our founders revolted against.
