The deconsecrated church will be turned into a space to grow and store fresh produce year round, with the harvest going to a local food bank. Organizers of the project hope it will alleviate some of the food insecurity in the region.
Despite occupying large green spaces, golf courses are not necessarily good for the environment. Conservationists are reclaiming and rewildling the spaces in an effort to boost biodiversity.
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The European Union said on Monday it would launch a humanitarian air bridge operation consisting of "several flights" to Egypt aiming to bring supplies to humanitarian organisations on the ground in Gaza.
The European Commission has adopted a series of broad measures to fight microplastics pollution. What do the new rules entail, when do they come into effect and what are the consequences for industry and consumers?
The remote Azores archipelago used to be known for its whale hunting. These days, however, it’s better known for whale watching – and is officially one of the most sustainable places on the planet to see the animals.
California is set to remove barriers to overturning wrongful convictions after Gov. Gavin Newsom last week approved legislation seeking to simplify the exoneration process.
Pope Francis has expressed openness to Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, under the condition they are not confused with marriage ceremonies for men and women, in what could be a watershed moment for the church.
This move can lead to the entry of many manufacturers of bedaquiline, thereby reducing the exorbitant price which many governments currently find difficult to afford for all of their patients, say activists.
The new office will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and led by Stefanie Feldman, a policy adviser to President Joe Biden on gun issues.
A U.S. agency says it will nominate the Okefenokee Swamp's vast wildlife refuge for a place on the official list of the world's most treasured natural and cultural sites.
California regulators have ordered the company that sells Arrowhead bottled water to stop taking much of the water it pipes from a national forest.
The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year. It's much smaller than its New Deal predecessor, but targets a more diverse group of young people.
The parcel is just one part, though key, of the 315,000 hectares that a coalition of conservation organizations is hoping to protect forever.
Ten years ago, China’s capital was often covered in dense yellow and gray smog, so thick it shrouded nearly everything from view.
The startup Revino is looking to switch the Oregon wine market to reuseable wine bottles with collection and refilling options.
Decision comes two years after ruling abortion was not a crime in one northern state
While the life expectancy has risen on average 2.2 years, some cities like Beijing and Baoding have seen far more drastic increases
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2717 which will provide the state's 911 operators unlimited mental health services.
A First Nations group in Western Australia has secured a landmark victory in the UN Human Rights Committee over a native title claim on land in the Pilbara region of WA. The UN Human Rights Committee
Climate change is one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing humanity today. It threatens our health, our economy, our security and our future. But
Despite the decline in the rate of coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality, it is unknown how the 3 strong and modifiable risk factors — alcohol, smoki…
The court found that young people have a constitutional right to a healthful environment and that regulators must be allowed to consider climate impact.
California is the second state to mandate free calls in state prisons. The move is restoring frayed family relationships and may reduce recidivism rates.
