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Why Is Poverty Rate in the United States Higher Than in Other Countries?

3 November, 2019

The United States are among the richest countries in the world. Yet, as far as poverty is concerned, they are doing much worse than other countries fitting in this category. In fact, in 2017, official poverty measure estimated that 12%…

From Farm to Fork – Tips to Go Local When Grocery Shopping

3 November, 2019

Going from farm to fork when grocery shopping is an excellent solution to save money while getting quality produce. However, if you want to avoid disappointment, you should take into account several factors when purchasing fresh products. From Farm to…

Developing Countries Are Paying the Consequences of Climate Change

2 November, 2019

The survival of millions of people around the world - especially in developing countries - already depends today and will depend increasingly in the near future on the ability to adapt and withstand the impact of climate change. Climate change…

November: The Three Best Green Initiatives of the Month

2 November, 2019

The month of November means we all can start having a festive mindset. While we plan our Thanksgiving, Christmas is just around the corner. As a result, it is the perfect time to start thinking about and even purchasing Christmas…

Parents in China Prefer Home-school to Public Education

1 November, 2019

One of the greatest tools for a nation's propaganda is the education system. Influencing the youth’s perception of the world and its way of thinking is the surest way to invest in future consent and fervor. The Chinese government, for…

Congo Rainforest: The World’s Second Largest Jungle Is Under Threat

1 November, 2019

The Congo rainforest is also known as the Earth's second lung - the Amazon rainforest being the first one - since it is the second largest tropical forest of the world. It covers the territories of six central African Countries:…

Oppression in Xinjiang: China’s War on Uighur Culture

31 October, 2019

The Uighurs are a Turkic-language ethnic group that has always lived in the territory of Central and East Asia. Their cultural identity is closely linked with the Muslim religion: by the 16th century, this population was fully Islamized. They are…

What Is Green Building? Saving Energy with Eco-Friendly Construction

31 October, 2019

Green building is also known as sustainable architecture. This type of building includes ecology and sustainable development, with design methods aimed at reducing environmental impact. The focus on sustainability applies both to the construction phase and during the life of…

Green Fashion Is Now a Reality – And the World Needs It

30 October, 2019

Green fashion has been evolving for some time now. Every year, designers launch special collections, new materials and concrete initiatives. The fashion industry has for years been one of the sectors with the greatest environmental impact - second only to…

The Genoside of Yazidis and the Violence Against Yazidis Women

30 October, 2019

The Yazidis - or Yezidis - are a population historically located in present-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Armenia and Georgia. This ethnic group has faced hardship since they were often persecuted for religious reasons. Their monotheistic religion, Yazidism or Sharfadin, is…

Here Is Why You Should Consider Green Roofs on Your Home

30 October, 2019

The installation of green roofs to naturally insulate buildings is an ancient construction technique. In fact, it was already used by the Vikings and in the Nordic countries. Today, the same updated technique is becoming one of the main elements of…

Compulsory Vaccinations in Europe – Current State of Play

29 October, 2019

In total, 15 European countries do not have compulsory vaccinations, while the remaining 14 countries have at least one compulsory vaccination included in their vaccination programme. The United States and Canada - in a way like Germany - have chosen…

Viceroy’s House: The Story of the End of the British Empire in India

29 October, 2019

India gained its independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947. On this date, the legislative sovereignty to the Constituent Assembly of India was passed through the Indian Independence Act. This assembly was first elected to write the Constitution of…

How to Replace Polystyrene with More Eco-Friendly Options

28 October, 2019

You may have to send a package, maybe a gift, and you may be afraid that its contents will be damaged during the trip. To avoid this, it is very common to use wool pads, crackling plastic or polystyrene. Although…

Say Goodbye to Plastic in Your Beauty Routine With Solid Beauty Products

27 October, 2019

Plastic pollution is one of the main issues the world is facing today. Depending on the chemical composition of plastic, it may take from 50 to 600 years to decompose. In the meanwhile, plastic waste endangers ecosystems and contributes to…

Happy Birthday, Gandhi – The “Great Soul” of India Turns 150

27 October, 2019

The poet Rabindranath Tagore called him "Mahatma", great soul, but in the world he became famous very simply with his surname. On October 2, 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in Porbandar, central-western India. A lawyer for civil rights, an…

These are the 3 Smallest Indigenous Tribes in the World

26 October, 2019

In the age of globalization, it is easy to make the mistake of assuming that all the land on earth has been explored and that it holds no secrets for us. The fact is that not only are there unexplored…

Childhood: Which Is the Best Country in the World to Be a Child?

26 October, 2019

One in four children are denied a safe and happy childhood. The worst country to be a child is Niger, the best is Norvergia. This is underlined by Save The Children, who presented in 2017 the first End of Childhood Index.…

Land Is Life – Displaced Guaraní Fight For Their Existence

25 October, 2019

Hunger and violence characterize the lives of a total of 43,000 Guaraní in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in southeast Brazil. They have been driven off their land and mostly camp on the roadside amidst large sugar cane,…

What Is the Impact of Automotive Industry on Climate Change?

25 October, 2019

Marshall McLuhan, in his attempt at describing the effects of technology on modern culture, defined modern technologies as an extension of the human body. So, for example, the auto is an extension of our foot. And he did not stop…

30th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

24 October, 2019

20 November will be World Day on the Rights of the Child. This day was chosen because on 20 November 1989 the General Assembly of the United Nations approved the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which this year…

Everything You Need to Know About Online Petitions

23 October, 2019

If you want to change something in your city, your country or at an international level, there are many ways to let your ideas reach other people - or even the institutions you should refer to. Among the most used…

3 Indigenous Heroic Deeds That Will Leave You Breathless

23 October, 2019

It doesn't matter where you live or which ethnic group you belong to, whether you are a rich westerner or a Mongolian farmer. There is something that unites the whole of mankind: the adrenaline that drives people to do heart-stopping…

Effect of Climate Change on Seasonal Monsoon in Asia

23 October, 2019

Liquid (ocean) and solid (land) matter absorb heat in a different way. The process of heating up and cooling down is slow in the liquid matter while fast in solid matter. During the summer, the sun heats both land and…

How To Recycle Old Clothing (Without Taking It to Landfill)

22 October, 2019

As a consequence of fast fashion, people in developed countries buy more and more new clothes. Surveys have shown that people buy around 60% more clothing items every year. This means that the textile waste is increasing year by year…