Forest Bathing, Healing for the Mind and the Body
Several studies have shown that forest bathing effectively improves sleep quality, focus, and stress threshold. This practice is on par with other popular meditation practices in Japan, such as Zen.... Read More
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How Veterinarian Sugeng Dwi Hastono Takes Care of Sumatran Wildlife and How We Can Help
"The bottom line of wildlife conservation is that wildlife belongs in the forests and humans belong in cities and villages, and nobody should cross that line."... Read More
Sex Education for the Monks and Nuns of Bhutan
Today, the religious mask dances performed as part of tshechu (“day ten”) festivals include messages and knowledge on sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence.... Read More
On Buying Locally, Sourcing Locally, and Consuming Critically
Today, it is so easy to buy Italian leather boots and Japanese snacks from the comfort and safety of our home, wherever that may be.... Read More
Sungai Watch Reached the 100th Barrier Milestone in Protecting Our Rivers
Clean rivers lead to a cleaner ocean. In the war against plastic pollution, Sungai Watch has installed 100 trash barriers to protect rivers in Bali, Indonesia.... Read More
YAGI Natural, and How “Sustainable Beauty” Works
YAGI Natural seeks to provide organic and non-toxic skincare products while also establishing a sustainable supply chain. As a part of the broader process, improving environmental, social, and ethical issues is prioritized.... Read More
Lena Dominelli on Environmental Justice and Green Social Work
“We people are custodians of the earth. In other words, we have to look after the earth so that it can look after us.”... Read More
Cross-Generational Mental Health Awareness: The Youth Needs You
In recent years, there is a rise in mental health discussion everywhere. Information and resources are being passed around. People are slowly normalizing talking openly about their mental health.... Read More
IPCC New Report Calls for Strong and Immediate Action to Limit Irreversible Climate Change Effects
Temperatures in the most recent decade (2011-2020) were higher than ever. With this trajectory, global temperature is expected to reach or even exceed 1.5°C of heating in the next 20 years.... Read More
William Kamkwamba, the African Youth Who Seizes the Wind
When William Kamkwamba was 13, his East African country, Malawi, was in a famine. His parents could not pay for school because drought attacked their fields. William Kamkwamba had to leave school and drop out. ... Read More