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Suicide Rates Plummet Among Members of Apache Tribe
Deaths by suicide among an Apache tribe in Arizona dropped by nearly 40 percent between 2006 and 2012 compared to the previous six-year period.
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Plastic Bags on U.K. Beaches Have Dropped by Almost Half Since 5p Tax
Since the plastic bag tax has been introduced to the United Kingdom, there have been 40% less plastic bags per 100 meters of beach.
China to Build Giant Solar Plant at Chernobyl
The exclusion zone surrounding the abandoned city has been mostly deserted – starting next year, however, it will be the home of a massive solar plant.
One State’s Temporary Gun-Removal Law Shows Promise to Prevent Suicides
A Connecticut law enacted in 1999 that allows police to temporarily remove guns from suicidal people likely prevented dozens of self-inflicted deaths, according to a...
Blind Husky and His Seeing-Eye Chihuahua Adopted Just in Time
Isaac and Isabella were inseparable – which is why shelter workers were worried that they wouldn't be able to find a forever home in time.
Oil Company Surrenders 15 Land Leases on Sacred Native American Land
Though Davon Energy could have started drilling on the Badger-Two Medicine land, they surrendered the land leases after being met with firm opposition.
Woman is Paying All Shelter Adoption Fees Until 2017 So Pets Can Find Forever Homes
This Californian real estate agent doesn't care how much money it takes – she's making sure that every shelter pet has a home for the holidays.
Video Game Chief Pays $15M for Protection of 7,000 North Carolina Acres
Tim Sweeney has just given the largest conservation easement made by a private citizen in the history of North Carolina.
Historic Firsts and Achievements of Election Day 2016
If you're feeling blue over last night's Election Day results, check out these groundbreaking victories that passed as well.
Girl Hailed for Using Google Translate to Befriend New Student
Even though Amanda didn't speak Spanish, that didn't stop her from using her phone to befriend a sad new student at her elementary school.
Tennis Star Sisters Unveil Resource Center for Victims of Gun Violence in Compton
Venus and Serena Williams are honoring their late sister and hometown by building an accessible resource center for Compton families affected by violence.
Mexico’s Sugary Beverage Tax Likely to Reduce Diabetes, Health Costs
The national 10% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Mexico is projected to have a substantial impact on the burden of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases,...
Has This Doctor Found a Sure Way of Recognizing and Treating ALS?
California doctor David Steenblock has been treating his ALS patients with specialized stem cell therapy – and they've been showing improvement.
Watch Uber Driver Surprise Passengers With Shelter Pups
Jonathan Guarano wanted to raise awareness for animal adoption – so he brought these perfect pups along for his passengers to love.
Teen Dashes Down the Bleachers to Lift Spirits of Crying Cheerleader
This little 9-year-old girl couldn't help but start tearing up over her missing father – until a nearby senior high schooler stepped up to help.
Congress in Unanimous Vote Passes Bill of Rights for Sexual Assault Victims
Survivors of sexual assault have not been given due process in regards to the preservation of their case evidence – but not any more thanks to Congress.
These 6 Sustainability Projects Show the Future Isn’t Looking So Dismal
It is rare to hear environmental scientists sounding positive about the future. But that's exactly what is happening now with an international group of...
This Village is Set to Become England’s First Carbon-Neutral Community
Even though Ashton Hayes only has a population of 1,000 people, it's had a big impact on communities around the world.
India to Ratify Climate Deal on Gandhi’s Birthday; He Left the ‘Least Carbon Footprint of All’
India has finally joined the global pact adopted by 195 countries to fight climate change –in honor of the one who left the least carbon footprint of all.
These 4 Endangered Flowers Will Not Perish Under Florida Bulldozers
Thanks to the Endangered Species Act, these four breathtaking shrubs will be given a fighting chance against building projects threatening their survival.