This week, fish and wildlife officials said the wolf population passed a significant milestone. Biologists counted at least seven or more breeding pairs in a broad swath of Eastern Oregon for the third consecutive year.
Wolf population in Oregon continues to grow Read more
New York just became the first state in the nation to make tuition free for middle class students at both two- and four-year public colleges.
New York grants free tuition for all state colleges Read more
Japan has officially recognised a same-sex couple as foster parents, marking a first for the country and signalling a growing recognition of LGBTQ rights in Japan.
Japan has officially recognized a same-sex couple as foster parents Read more
De Blasio set a timeline of 10 years to reduce the overall jail population in the city, which he said would allow for a “complete departure of all inmates from Rikers Island.”
Rikers Island prison to close, New York mayor says Read more
Taylor has joined a small but growing cohort of Republicans, conservatives, and libertarians who are bucking Republican Party orthodoxy on climate.
Republicans, conservatives, and libertarians are starting to push for action on climate Read more
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says his city filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its move to pull federal funds over immigration law enforcement.
Seattle sues Trump administration over ‘sanctuary city’ threat Read more
“We’ve been banging on a wall with a bunch of drugs, and we finally put a big crack in the wall,” said Dr. Jerry Wolinsky.
FDA approves first treatment for severe type of multiple sclerosis Read more
Showcasing the power of human collaboration at an international level, Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands hope to work together to build an Island Hub to help harness offshore wind power.
Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands want to build an island wind power hub Read more
The state of California has finalized its decision designating glyphosate, the main ingredient in the pesticide Roundup, as a known human carcinogen under the state’s Proposition 65.
California EPA becomes first U.S. agency to declare that Roundup causes cancer Read more
Madison, Wisconsin and Abita Springs in Louisiana will transition to 100 per cent renewable energy following respective city council votes on Tuesday 21 March.
25 U.S. cities have now committed to 100% renewables Read more
