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Teacher Of 11 Years Quits Job To Join Costco: 'Now I'm Paid Fairly And Have Great Benefits'

Janelle Schuurman points out that teachers often feel guilt for thinking about their own well-being during work because they need to "do it for the children."

International Business Times UK · Jun 13, 2024

Rockridge Little School Has an Innovative Approach to Early Childhood Education

Rockridge Little School, with its unique mixed-age classroom setting, allows children to develop organically, and fosters community engagement and environmental stewardship.

International Business Times · Jun 12, 2024

How a little brown bird could sound the alarm on lead poisoning in Australian children

Recent public health threats such as COVID, and the current bird flu outbreak in Victoria, show we can’t separate human health from the natural environment. Our research examining the link between lead exposure in house sparrows and children is another sobering reminder of this shared health burden.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024

From ‘hug a husky’ to ‘max out the oil’: the Tory environmental journey

We look back through 14 years of Conservative manifestos at policies on net zero, energy, transport and more

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024

Food has a climate problem: Nitrous oxide emissions are accelerating with growing demand for fertilizer and meat – but there are solutions

Food’s role in climate change has emerged as one of the defining challenges of our time. The journey of a steak, fruit or salad from the vast expanses of agricultural lands to the plates on our tables leaves a significant footprint on the environment.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

An interstellar cloud may have caused an ice age on Earth. Here's how

The sun protects our solar system's planets from the harsh environment of interstellar space; 2 million years ago, a dense cloud of matter could have curtailed this shielding.

Space · Jun 11, 2024

The last ozone-layer damaging chemicals to be phased out are finally falling in the atmosphere

Since the 1985 discovery of a hole in the ozone layer countries have agreed and amended treaties to aid its recovery. The most notable of these is the Montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, which is widely regarded as the most successful environmental agreement ever devised.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

Danish Prime Minister Assaulted, Continues Work Despite Injuries

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen addresses assault incident, highlighting the need for a safe working environment for public officials.

Top News · Jun 11, 2024

Landmark Lawsuit Proceeds Against New Mexico For Oil Pollution

Lawsuit in New Mexico challenges state's handling of oil and gas pollution, raising concerns over environmental protection and public health.

Top News · Jun 11, 2024

What Is Planetary Health Diet? Study Says It May Reduce Premature Death By 30%

Researchers have discovered that adhering to a healthy, sustainable diet, termed the planetary health diet, can help preserve the environment and lower the risk of premature death.

Medical Daily · Jun 11, 2024