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Australian government announces payment to assist women escaping family violence
A one-off payment of $5,000 from the Australian federal government will be available to women escaping violent relationships.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2021


World’s Airlines Agree on Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
At its annual general meeting in Boston, the global air transport industry decided that it will achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 20, 2021


New opportunities to mitigate climate change to promote human health
A new report involving an Exeter expert shows how action to mitigate climate chance could promote human health.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 16, 2021


How the 1920 Mineral Leasing Act is impacting today's environmental movement
When Tempest Williams revealed that she intended to keep the oil in the ground, the Bureau of Land Management canceled the leases.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 30, 2021


Missouri family’s tragedy leads to hundreds of acts of kindness
A day celebrated in many communities across the state and country is now officially a Missouri holiday.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2021


Missouri Governor Signs Bill Creating “Random Acts of Kindness” Day
Governor Parson (Missouri) signed SB 72 into law creating a statewide Random Acts of Kindness Day on Aug. 31.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021


Senate votes unanimously to pass bill and make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth is on its way to becoming a federal holiday. The day commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves learned they had been freed...
Joseph Shavit
Jun 16, 2021
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