Benefits of Meditating Among Trees

Articles, Environment, Nature

Meditating among trees, often referred to as “forest bathing” or “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese culture, offers a unique and calming experience that combines meditation’s benefits with nature’s healing power. Here are some of the...

Toxic pesticides sprayed

Environment

Millions of pounds of toxic pesticides sprayed on feed crops for factory farm animals in the U.S. are threatening human health and wildlife and plants by destroying their native habitats, according to a new report by World Animal Protection and the Center for...

Sustainability may have roots in Palau 3,000 years ago

Environment

Sustainability is often viewed through a futuristic prism, yet what we often miss is that ancient wisdom can hold important lessons. The struggle to be more sustainable is a relatively new phenomenon, but inspiration can be drawn from ancient farming and water...

What are underwater farms? And how do they work?

Environment

Industrialized farming was once seen as a solution for a rapidly-growing global population, but it is taking its toll on the environment. The UN estimates that the world could easily be fed if just 2% of oceans were used for sustainable farming. Underwater agriculture...

HOW FACILITY SERVICE DOGS HELP CRIME VICTIMS IN COURT ROOMS

Animals, Social

A lesser-known role service dogs can be trained to occupy is that of a facility dog. Partnered with its handler, a service dog can receive customized training for work in organizations such as the judicial system to provide comfort and stability to individuals in...

The world says yes to a cradle to grave plastics treaty

Environment

 Now the work begins 175 countries unanimously agreed last week on a United Nations framework to fight global plastic pollution from cradle to grave. Reluctant nations, including India and Japan, sought a far more limited agreement only dealing with ocean plastic...