A new study shows that the more people live around nature, or even visit nature often, the less they are to drink and smoke – and the study’s authors do not think that’s a coincidence. Those Living Near Nature Drink and Smoke Less, Study Shows https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/people-living-near-nature-drink-and-smoke-less Related Reading
“Hear award-winning writers and Orion contributing editors Erica Berry and Meera Subramanian speak about the marvels, the mystery, and the interconnectedness of mushrooms, and how we can live alongside them. The conversation was moderated by FERN’s editor-in-chief Theodore Ross.” Related Reading
Poland has abolished its last remaining “LGBT Ideology Free” zone, ending over five years of discrimination against LGBT people. These zones, adopted by local governments between 2019 and 2024, aimed to stigmatize and exclude LGBT individuals, but faced legal pushback and eventual repeal. The removal of these zones highlights the harmful impact of symbolic policies…
A new report has made it clear that community-led climate actions, such as renewable energy projects and policy advocacy, effectively reduce emissions at low costs and foster lasting change. Local efforts have demonstrated significant environmental benefits and broader social co-benefits. Keep it up, y’all! A new report shows how local climate activism leads to ‘remarkable’…
A groundbreaking law in Wales that requires all public bodies to consider their decisions’ long-term impact has caused such a fundamental shift in how those bodies operate that prosperity is now measured on wellbeing rather than GDP. Lessons from Wales’ future generations law https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/05/04/lessons-from-wales-future-generations-law Related Reading
What can one person do? Here’s the story of how one indomitable woman saved the Outer Banks from impending development. How an Indomitable Environmental Activist Saved the Outer Banks From Impending Development https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-the-indomitable-carolista-fletcher-baum-saved-outer-banks-ecosystems-from-impending-development-180986536/ Related Reading
Several years ago, scientists developed a chewing gum that effectively traps SARS-CoV-2 — the cause of Covid-19 — in people’s saliva. Now they’ve developed one that combats herpes and the flu. Scientists Made Chewing Gum That Combats Herpes and the Flu https://gizmodo.com/scientists-made-chewing-gum-that-combats-herpes-and-the-flu-2000592876 Related Reading
Londoners are trading their cars for bicycles in record numbers, and if the trend continues cycling will overtake motor vehicles as the main mode of transport within two years. Londoners are swapping cars for bicycles at a rapid pace, data shows https://theprogressplaybook.com/2025/04/29/londoners-are-swapping-cars-for-bicycles-at-a-rapid-pace-data-shows/ Related Reading
In today’s fast-changing world, many individuals are looking to reduce their carbon footprint, gain independence from the grid, or simply reconnect with nature. But whether you’re setting up a tiny cabin in the woods, living the van life, or preparing for power outages, one challenge remains the same: reliable energy. Portable solar generators are quickly…
