Churches Are Breaking the Law on Purpose to Shelter the Homeless in Dallas This Winter
Emma Fiala – It is against the law for churches to provide shelter for the homeless in Dallas, but some are doing it anyway.
Environment
Green Cancer-Causing Slime Oozes Onto Michigan Highway
Jordan Davidson – Motorists traveling on Interstate 696 in Michigan caught a peculiar sight on Friday when a mysterious green slime oozed onto the highway from a retaining wall, according to The New York Times.
Last Performing Circus Elephant Of Chile Transported To Sanctuary To Live In Peace
Mandy Froelich – On October 16th, Ramba left Santiago, Chile, accompanied by elephant welfare experts and several dedicated volunteers.
Air Pollution Strongly Linked to Depression and Suicide in New Global Study
Elias Marat – While the harmful effects of breathing filthy air have long been known, a growing consensus has found that the psychological effect may also be profound.
Peru: Gold mine operating without license destroys primary forest in protected area
Morgan Erickson-Davis – A recent inspection found a large area of forest has been cleared by gold mining in Puerto Inca Province in Peru.
Toxic Chemicals Found in Rainwater and Drinking Water Throughout the U.S.
Jordan Davidson – Researchers found that rainwater in some parts of the U.S. have high levels of toxic chemicals.
A Colorado Lab is Sending Cannabis and Coffee to Space to See How They Mutate
Elias Marat – The goal of the experiment is to see if the zero-gravity conditions will lead to mutations or genetic alterations.
Seattle Will Be The Home Of The World’s First Human Composting Site In 2021
Mayukh Saha – Composting human bodies is something that has drawn a lot of debate. But April 2019 saw Wahington becoming the first state in the United States to legalize this process.
Michigan Hunters Donate 58,000 lbs of Meat and $100,000 to Feed 232,000 Hungry People
Elias Marat – Meat is something food banks, food pantries and shelters can never get enough of because it’s so costly.
Study Suggests That Planting More Hemp Could Help Maintain Bee Populations
John Vibes – Hemp plants produce a large amount of pollen, which means that the crop could be a great benefit to bee populations as the industry continues to grow.
The First Ever Mission to Remove Space Junk From Orbit Has Just Been Commissioned
Manuel Garcia Aguilar – Humans leave a mess everywhere. It’s a real problem.
This New Bioreactor Has The Ability To Capture As Much Carbon As An Acre Of Trees
Mayukh Saha – In the bid to look for cleaner fuel alternatives, a tech company from Austin has come up with a unique solution.
EPA Watchdog: White House Blocked Part of Truck Pollution Investigation, Caused Lack of Public Information
Jordan Davidson – The Trump administration pushed through an exemption to clean air rules, effectively freeing heavy polluting, super-cargo trucks from following clean air rules.
A Giant Floating Machine is Now Cleaning Up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Elias Marat – In a historical first, a giant floating machine designed to clean up plastic from the ocean is collecting trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
The World Is Losing An Area Of Forest Equivalent To The UK Every Year
Mandy Froelich – The rate of loss has accelerated in the past five years.
Report Reveals Number Of Environmental Activists Killed Each Week
John Vibes – The world is turning its attention to the battle between indigenous people and the powerful interests who are seeking to take their land for financial gain.
Trump Admin Guts Endangered Species Act in the Midst of Climate Crisis and Biodiversity Loss
Olivia Rosane – The Trump administration announced sweeping changes that could make it harder to protect plants and animals from the climate crisis.
Father-Son Duo Help Create 51,000 New Beehive Colonies With Amazing Invention
John Vibes – The father-son duo behind the “Flow Hive” took notice of this problem over ten years ago, and worked tirelessly to make their honey business more friendly to the bees.
Dozens of ‘Extinct’ Creatures Found Alive in ‘Lost City’ Deep Within Rainforest
Elias Marat – Many species thought to be extinct were found inhabiting a rainforest in Honduras.
Plants Emit Ultrasonic Squeals When Stressed, Recordings Reveal
Manuel García Aguilar – Plants make sounds at frequencies humans cannot hear when facing situations such as lack of water or being cut.