20-Foot Phoenix Made From Biochar Represents the Average Person’s Annual Carbon Footprint
Artist Benjamin Von Wong has created an extraordinary installation to raise environmental awareness by constructing a nearly 20-foot-tall phoenix from biochar in Thailand. Unveiled on Earth Overshoot Day, August 1, Carbon Phoenix is designed to spotlight the unique properties of biochar, ...
Generous “Shoeshine Man” Donates $200K in Tips to Children’s Hospital Over 30 Years
The story of Albert Lexie, the humble shoe shiner, is a testament to how small, consistent acts of kindness can have a monumental impact. Lexie worked at the Children’s Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for over 30 years, diligently polishing shoes for ...
Uranium Mine Leased for Years Becomes Part of National Park in Historic Win for Native Activists
In a historic victory for the Mirarr people, the traditional owners of Australia, the federal government has terminated the land leasing program for the Jabiluka uranium deposit. This decision ensures that mining will never take place on the land that holds deep cultural and spiritual ...
Missing Horse Reunited With its Family After ‘Crazy Journey’
In a heartwarming turn of events, a missing championship endurance horse named Flex was reunited with his owner, Houston Peschl, after a dramatic and wide-ranging search effort in the remote countryside of Alberta. The ordeal began when Flex bolted after suffering a bee sting, disappearing ...
This DIY School Bus Conversion Has a Splendidly Designed Living Space With a Small Garden
Alisa and Kevin’s DIY conversion of a 1996 BlueBird school bus, named “Hygge,” beautifully embodies the Danish concept of coziness and contentment. The exterior of the bus is painted off-white and remains largely unchanged, save for some windows replaced with metal panels ...
Stealthy Cat’s GPS Tracker Shows It “Secretly” Trails Dog and Owner
Cats and dogs are often seen as sworn enemies, but despite their hilarious antics and infamous squabbles, they can sometimes surprise us by becoming the best of frenemies. One pet pair perfectly illustrated this in a video shared by their owner. Using GPS trackers by Tractive, the ...
Scientists Discover That Climate Change Is Causing Longer Days
Scientists have discovered that climate change is causing longer days by slightly slowing down Earth’s rotation. This effect, although minuscule and measured in milliseconds, is attributed to the melting of glaciers, which redistributes mass from polar ice caps to the equator ...
Take a Look at the Evolution of the Olympic Torch Through the Years
The Olympic torch relay is one of the most exciting events leading to the games. Inspired by the ancient iterations of the games, the Olympic flame travels from Olympia, Greece, to the host city, passing through multiple, carefully selected people’s hands. Much like the logo ...
Armed with Backpacks of Seeds, Local Pooches Enlisted to Help Rewild Urban Nature Reserve
Inspired by a groundbreaking forest restoration initiative in Chile, the English town of Lewes has launched an innovative project to rewild a local urban nature reserve by enlisting the help of dog walkers. The reserve, heavily degraded by foot traffic, benefits from the natural behavior ...
