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Seeing Change: Young Children Can Unlearn Racial Stereotyping

Jan 29, 2016

Using morphed photographs of African and Asian faces, researchers have reduced the differentiating response of toddlers to foreign racial groups.

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Global Outlook: Weather Website Tracks Climate Change

Jan 29, 2016

The website WXshift.org uses weather and climate data to forecast what the weather will be like in 2050.

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Eco-Cappuccino: Reducing Coffee Shop Waste

Jan 29, 2016

We can make our Joe-to-go more planet-friendly by foregoing the paper cups and plastic stirrers.

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Doctor’s Orders: GMO Labeling Endorsed by Physicians

Dec 29, 2015

Increasingly, physicians are urging labeling of GMO products and voicing concerns about their carcinogenic properties.

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Fish Folly: Marine Life Drops by Half since 1970

Dec 29, 2015

In the last 45 years, overfishing, pollution and climate change have eliminated 75 percent of the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel, as well as a quarter of shark and ray species.

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Unique Character: Sesame Street Addresses Autism

Dec 29, 2015

Creators of the popular kids’ puppet show are consulting with autism groups in creating a new autistic kid-character named Julia.

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Puppy Cuddles: Students De-Stress by Petting Dogs

Dec 29, 2015

Thoughtful British universities are providing “puppy rooms” to help students make it through exam anxiety.

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Sci-Fi Solution: Beaming Solar Power to Earth from Space

Dec 29, 2015

Japanese scientists have discovered how to convert the sun’s rays via microwaves into a direct power source strong enough to wirelessly power an electric tea kettle; now they’re working to scale it up.

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Drive-Thru Vegan: Amy’s Opens Organic Fast Food Restaurant

Dec 29, 2015

In a pioneering move, Amy’s Organic restaurant in Rohnert Park, California, combines healthy no-meat dishes with speedy service.

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OM MBA: Eastern Practices Penetrate U.S. Corporate Culture

Dec 29, 2015

To boost employee productivity, morale and health, corporations as diverse as Aetna, Google and General Mills now supply courses on meditation and yoga.

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No-Choice Vaccines: California Mandates Shots for Childcare Workers

Dec 29, 2015

Daycare workers and others that work with children are now required by California law to be vaccinated against measles, whooping cough and flu.

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Uncommon Devotion: Religion in America Shows Resilience

Nov 30, 2015

On any given Sabbath, four out of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century.

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Fungus Among Us: Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control

Nov 30, 2015

A chemical-free mushroom-based pesticide could safely target and control more than 200,000 species of agricultural pests.

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Sentient Beings: New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence

Nov 30, 2015

A pioneering law formally recognizes that animals can feel pain and stress and so bans the use of animals for cosmetics testing.

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Greener Globe: World Powers Vow Cuts in Emissions

Nov 30, 2015

More than 200 nations are submitting action plans to the United Nations to reduce their greenhouse emissions by 40 to 70 percent within 35 years.

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Good Tithings: Lend a Hand to Causes While You Shop

Nov 30, 2015

By using GoodSearch.com, part of the dollars we spend at major stores will go to our favorite charities.

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Post-It Progress: 3M Requires Paper Sources to Meet Sustainable Standards

Nov 30, 2015

Collaborating with environmental groups, 3M Corporation is mandating that its suppliers meet strict sustainability and human-rights standards.

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Hear Ye!: Dutch Court Upholds Climate Action as a Human Right

Nov 30, 2015

In a precedent-setting ruling, a Dutch court has ruled that government has a legal duty to reduce carbon emissions.

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Shipping News: Early Bird Gift Shipping Saves Stress, Money and Resources

Nov 30, 2015

Careful planning of package delivery can lower the carbon footprint of our holiday purchases.

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Interactive Government: White House Responds to Online Petitions

Nov 30, 2015

President Obama’s office has a team assigned to facilitate responses to online petitions that garner more than 100,000 signatures.

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