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The FBI Is Now On The Trail of Animal Abusers

The FBI is making news with its recent announcement that it will now track animal abuse in the same way it follows Group A felonies like arson, assault and homicide. Federal statutes define animal cruelty is “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly … Continue reading




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Human Influence on Global Climate Traced Back to 1930’s

The Melbourne Newsroom The human impact on our global climate has now been traced back as far as the 1930’s Humans have triggered the last 16 record-breaking hot years experienced on Earth (up to 2014), with the new research tracing … Continue reading




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President Barack Obama – Our Responsibility to Act

President Barack Obama The White House Today is Earth Day — the last one I’ll celebrate as President. Looking back over the past seven years, I’m hopeful that the work we’ve done will allow my daughters and all of our … Continue reading




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Solar Surges: Renewable Energy Jobs Topped 8 Million in 2015

By Andrea Germanos Common Dreams On the heels of clean fuel milestones in Germany and Portugal , a new report finds that the renewable energy industry employed over 8.1 million people worldwide in 2015. According to the International Renewable Energy … Continue reading




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To Improve Beijing’s Air Quality, Cut Household Fuel Use Too

By Jeffrey Norris UC Berkeley News China’s plans to curb Beijing’s health-damaging air pollution by focusing on restricting emissions from power plants and vehicles may have limited impact if household use of coal and other dirty fuels is not also … Continue reading




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Scientists Say Expect More 1,000-Year Events Like Louisiana Flood

By Nike Knight Common Dreams Louisiana’s devastating rainfall was the state’s second “1,000-year” flood this year Parts of Louisiana’s disastrous, ongoing flooding has been upgraded by meteorologists to once-in-1,000-years rainfall, with other areas classified as 500-year and 100-year events, nola.com … Continue reading




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Leonardo DiCaprio Premiers “Before the Flood” Climate Change Documentary

Environmental activist and Academy Award®-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens premier their documentary film, Before the Flood, a compelling account of the powerful changes occurring on our planet due to climate change. Before the Flood will … Continue reading




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Earth Day: A Grassroots Moment that Sparked a Movement

By VOA News This 2010 Earth Day video is just as relevant in 2017. Happy Earth Day.




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Insects Are ‘Glue in Nature’ and Must Be Rescued to Save Humanity, Says Top Scientist

By Jake Johnson Common Dreams Rapidly falling insect populations, said Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, “will make it even more difficult than today to get enough food for the human population of the planet, to get good health and freshwater for everybody.” A … Continue reading




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SCHOOL OF NATURE: 8 Ways to Jumpstart a Great School Year with a Dose of Vitamin N

By Richard Louv Children & Nature Network A Natural Teacher is anyone who uses the power of nature as an environment for learning – not only about nature, but about any subject. Professional educators, parents, grandparents, librarians, park rangers, the … Continue reading




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Researchers Use Augmented Reality to Teach Kids About Climate Change

By The University of British Columbia While Pokémon Go has helped to bring augmented reality to everyday life, UBC researchers are using similar technology to teach high school students about climate change. Based on the community of Delta B.C., the … Continue reading




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13 Year Old is “America’s Top Young Scientist”

Maanasa Mendu, a Ohio 9th grader, developed an inexpensive energy-producing device inspired by systems observed in plants, winning the 2016 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Maanasa hopes her invention will help to provide energy to the world in an … Continue reading




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11 Year Old, Gitanjali Rao, Tackles Lead Contamination in Water

Concerned by the Flint, Michigan water contamination crisis, 11 year old Gitanjali Rao went to work. She developed a portable and inexpensive device that can identify lead compounds in water. This is Gitanjali’s video submission for the Discovery Education 3M … Continue reading




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Celebrating the Art of Happy Biodiversity in Moscow

The Moscow Flower Show celebrated its sixth International Festival with the theme of ecology, for the enhancement of biodiversity. Here you can see Guest of Honor Claude Pasquer, representing the renowned French International Garden Festival of Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, conduct a … Continue reading




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Muscadines, Gloom, and the Healing Power of Sunshine

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been sending my thoughts out here into the void that is the world wide web for a full two decades. But, here I am. Today officially marks the 20th anniversary of this blog. When I wrote those first words, “Welcome to My Site,” all…




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Trump Announces Tom Homan will Serve as 'border czar'

President-elect Donald Trump says that Tom Homan, his former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as "border czar" in his incoming administration.




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With Trump, Israel Pushes to Annex West Bank

Israel's far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has ordered preparations for the annexation of settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the US election "brings an important opportunity for the State of Israel," Smotrich told the Knesset, or Israeli parliament.




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Russian State TV Airs Melania Trump's Nudes on Prime Time

Russian state television network congratulated Melania Trump on her husband's reelection as president of the United States by showing nude photographs of her on live television, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.




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Trump Hands over Immense Power to White Nationalist Miller

A former Trump staffer and renowned nativist is about to make a comeback at the top of Donald Trump's policy machine. In the coming days, Trump is expected to announce the appointment of Stephen Miller to serve as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, reported CNN.




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Russian Doctor, Accused of Antiwar Stance, Jailed After Child's Testimony

The mother of a 7-year-old boy accused the Moscow pediatrician, Nadezhda Buyanova, of telling him that his father's death while fighting in Ukraine was justified.




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Trump Names Noem Homeland Security Czarina

Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as his next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, according to two people familiar with the selection.




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Trump Picks Ally Lee Zeldin as Environment Chief

Donald Trump has picked Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), vowing the appointment will "ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions" by the regulator.




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Trump to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly plans to name Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R) as his secretary of state, The New York Times reported Monday night.




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Nazis Wave Flags at Anne Frank Play in Michigan

President-elect Donald Trump's reelection was credited for emboldening a group of people waving Nazi flags in Michigan over the weekend. WLNS reported that the flags were seen in two cities, including at a Jewish play. According to the report, "many people" were seen displaying flags with swastikas on Saturday night as the Fowlerville Community Theater performed the "Diary of Anne Frank." The same group was also seen outside the American Legion Post in Howell.




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Mike Pence Opposes Pardons for Jan. 6 Insurrectionists

Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at the Dispatch's Summit 2024 and made clear he opposes President-elect Donald Trump's plan to pardon January 6 rioters - especially those who attacked police. "At the end of the day, I'll always believe that, by God's grace, we did our duty [on January 6] to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America," Pence said according to Dispatch on social media.




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Musk 'Efficiency' Effort So Unserious They Named It DOGE

President-elect Trump is appointing Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead an effort to cut government spending, eliminate regulations and restructure federal agencies. To give you an idea of how clownish the project already is, they're calling it the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Dogecoin is the name of a cryptocoin created as a joke to mock crytocurrency speculation. People bought it for the lulz and it's currently worth 39 cents.




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JUST Creative wins Awwwards. ‘Typography Honors’ for Brand Builders Summit ’24 Website

Brand Builders Summit 2024 wins ‘Typography Honors’ at Awwwards for outstanding typography and design, attracting 60K+ visitors globally. 2025 waitlist open!




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2024 Black Friday + Cyber Monday Deals for Designers

Save cash with these top best 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for graphic designers, creatives, artists, web designers, professionals & photographers!




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39+ Best Christmas Fonts for Festive Holiday Creations (Free & Premium) ????

Before we know it, the Christmas season will be here. Use our Top 39 Christmas Fonts for Festive Graphic Design to add some holiday cheer to your designs!




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[Podcast] Humour in Branding with Paddy Gilmore

Discover how clever humor can enhance brand identity, engage audiences, and create memorable marketing campaigns.




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Adobe Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale 2024 — Ultimate Guide

Get the best deals during the Adobe Black Friday sale! Find all the 2024 Adobe Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale details here!





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7 Best AI Image Upscalers to Boost Quality and Resolution

Discover top AI image upscalers to boost resolution and clarity without quality loss—perfect for designers, marketers, and content creators.




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Streamline Your Design Workflow with Adobe’s Creative Cloud Libraries and New AI-Powered Tools

Thanks to the AI-powered Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries, creatives can now simplify workflows and design processes in seconds!




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50+ Christmas Gift Ideas ???? for Graphic Designers & Creatives

Christmas time is full of joy & stress trying to find the right gift. See our list of the best Christmas gift ideas for designers and be festive!




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101+ Best AI Tools for Business & Marketing 2024

Looking for the best AI tools & resources? We're actively compiling the ultimate list of the best artificial intelligence tools & resources.




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Microbeads – The Story of Stuff Project

Courtesy of The Story of Stuff Project  Another gem from The Story of Stuff Project – this time about the dangers of tiny plastic microbeads in many products we use daily, which go down the drain and into our lakes, … Continue reading




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Eat Less Meat, Save the Planet

FIU News To conserve the planet’s ecosystems and their diverse plant and animal species, human populations should consume less meat, according to FIU researchers. Producing livestock, including cattle, goats and sheep, for human consumption is the single largest driver of … Continue reading




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Prevent Birds from Hitting Windows

By Linda Richards If Nature Could Talk We’ve had two birds die from hitting windows over the last two weeks. It used to happen in our last house, which featured big picture windows facing a canyon. But now I think … Continue reading




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Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

By Paul Kazlov While being environmentally-conscious might not always be the prettiest or flashiest way to improve your home, eco-friendly upgrades are one of the best investments you can make. After all, you can save huge money on your energy … Continue reading




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Is Buying a Real Christmas Tree a Good Thing?

By Penn State News The question of whether it is environmentally correct to buy a real Christmas tree has been asked repeatedly in recent years, and an expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences wants to lay it to … Continue reading




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How to Throw a Community Swap Meet

By Shira Golding Shareable We all have something to offer and needs to fill. The more we can provide for each other locally, the closer we are to sustainability. Share Tompkins, a volunteer-run group based in Ithaca, NY, was formed … Continue reading





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✚ Make the Chart: Scatterplot Using Text Instead of Dots

I made a chart about Halloween candy. Even dumb charts need attention and require that choices are made.

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It’s Pumpkin Time

Autumn Harvest Grown widely around the world on every continent except Antarctica, pumpkins or squash are reputed to have originated in North America. Seeds dating back to 7000 and 5500 BC have been found in Mexico. Technically speaking, pumpkins, or winter squash … Continue reading