Recently, a group of 14 people struggling in high wind and waves near an Italian beach was saved with the help of highly-trained lifeguard dogs. These dogs helped rescue the swimmers who encountered troubles around 330 feet off the shore of Sperlonga that’s halfway between Naples and Rome. The group […]
Thailand announced a ban on sunscreens with chemicals that are claimed to be destroying the corals. Growing concerns indicate that the lotions used by tourists for sun protection are actually destroying the slow-growing corals. The Thai Department of Conservation emphasizes four ingredients present in sunscreen creams and lotions that […]
According to a study published in the Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, people who are emphatic or able to feel others’ sadness or happiness deeply also tend to process music differently in their brains than those who’re less emphatic. The head of the study, Zachary Wallmark, who’s also an assistant professor […]
It’s summer and it’s very hot. The extreme heat is taking a toll on us-with many people feeling tired, struggling with headaches, or even worse-sweating through your shirts before lunchtime is very common. But, wait for a second; before you get up and turn up the A/C (and also your […]
Unfortunately, the lifestyles of around three average American citizens make enough carbon emissions that can kill one person. What’s more, the emissions from one coal-fired power plant will likely result in more than 900 deaths, found the first analysis that calculated the mortal cost of CO2 emissions. This new research […]
Consumer goods giant Unilever has placed a ban on all animal testing not required by law for all of their products. The brand has been added to PETA’s list of companies that are working for regulatory change. It’s a category that recognizes companies that test on animals solely when required […]
Under the primary environmental law of Canada, plastic is now considered toxic. Under the CEPA, this law was announced by Trudeau’s government recently. This decision came after months of lobbying by the $28 billion plastics industry of Canada and it opened the way for a possible ban on single-use plastics. […]
Smudge sticks originate from Native American culture. Native Americans smudge on a regular basis, both in ceremonies and at home as a blessing and cleansing for the space and the people in it. Smudge sticks are made of dried sage in most cases; however, you can also prep them with […]
Citronella is definitely one of the most popular ingredients used for repelling mosquitoes and other annoying and biting insects. Citronella is so good at doing this because it masks our bodies with a unique aroma which these insects can’t stand. And, it doesn’t harm us at all considering its repellent […]
Seeing fleas and ticks on your pets can really get on your nerves and harm not just them, but also you and your family! Tick and flea bites are also possible in homes and they can be really uncomfortable. This being said, we need to protect our dogs and cats […]
