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His original fundraising target was $1,250. His family said JustGiving had to stop page from crashing, as more than 90,000 people tried to access it at one point.
So far, more than 860,000 people have donated, please donate here: https://t.co/zYnkWXxdvo
#coronavirus #charity
But without structural change, the emissions declines caused by coronavirus could be short-lived.
That's why we need change. Whenever you can, advocate for clean alternatives to fossil fuel and move any spending away from companies that don't care about the environment.
New Zealand kids, you can rest easy. The coronavirus will not prevent the Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny from visiting you with presents.
You can thank New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, who added the two mythical characters to the list of essential workers.
#coronavirus #NewZealand
The city of Shezhen has become the first in China to ban the sale and consumption of cats and dogs amid a broader effort to scale back wildlife trade after it was linked to the nation’s coronavirus outbreak.
#positivenews #covid19 #china #dog #cat
People in the US aren't just stocking up on toilet paper amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are also taking home a new foster pet.
Animal rescue organizations are reporting a large uptick in interested foster parents over the past month, especially in hard-hit areas like NYC.
Scientists are focusing on how these caterpillars are able to eat plastic, and it’s all down to their gut bacteria or microbiome. These findings may now guide efforts to find an effective biodegradation system to tackle plastic waste.
#climatechange #plasticpollution #caterpillar
The new reforms will give the same amount of leave (7 months) to both parents, regardless of their gender in order to promote gender equality and inclusivity.
Pregnant women will get an additional month on top of this quota.
#Finland #genderequity #family
Because of all the negativity surrounding China and coronavirus, I want to highlight a positive news about the aquatic life of the Yangtze River as China has imposed a 10-year commercial fishing ban on the Yangtze in a bid to protect its biodiversity.
Art by @nikolas_ilic
#China
Copenhagen recently voted to plant public fruit trees, including blackberry bushes and apple trees, in a variety of public green spaces (playgrounds, cemeteries, parks, sports facilities) in an effort to reconnect people with local flora. Art by @huishungry
#Copenhagen #food