Marriott Bans Straws, Eliminating A Billion Straws Per Year
The largest hotel chain in world pledges to remove plastic straws from all of its 6500 hotels
Pool Calls Police When Breastfeeding Moms Refuse to “Cover Up”
Public pool staff calls police when two Minnesota moms refuse to “cover up or go to the locker room” to breastfeed. Moms are suing.
Biogas Generator Turns Food Waste into Natural Gas and Fertilizer
Invention produces homemade natural gas and fertilizer from food waste, grass clippings and livestock manure.
Belize’s Barrier Reef Off Endangered List After Banning Oil Exploration
The Belize Barrier Reef world heritage site has been removed from UNESCO’s list of endangered areas 6 months after Belize banned all oil activity in the area
Invasive Kudzu Vines Make Beautiful Baskets
When life gives you kudzu, make kudzu baskets
Credit: Justin and Shayla’s Rewilding Adventure
Eco-Friendly, Natural Air Conditioner Requires Zero Electricity and Makes Zero Emissions
Ancient Egyptian air conditioning technology cools air up to 25 degrees by running water over terra-cotta tubes
Michigan Approves Medical Marijuana for Autism and 10 More Health Conditions
The number of health conditions that qualify Michigan residents for a medical marijuana card just increased from 11 to 22
How Whole Milk Became Illegal in Schools, And Why It’s Time to Bring it Back
Congressman introduces “Whole Milk Act” aka “Intelligent, Literate Kids Act”
Elon Musk Pledges to Fix Flint’s Water Crisis
Elon Musk said he’ll pay to fix the water in any house in Flint, Michigan that still exceeds federally accepted contamination levels
How to Attract “Super Pollinator” Mason Bees
One native mason bee can pollinate as many blossoms as 100 honey bees. And they’re endangered, so here’s how to help them out, while they help your garden grow:
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