Top Young Influencers 2020

Shaping Future Minds Let’s take a look at some of the most empowering voices Greta Thunberg began addressing climate change at the ripe age of eight. Currently, the 17-year-old Swedish environmental activist is the founder of Fridays for Future (School Strike for Climate). Thunberg has spoken out on climate change on numerous occasions on tours […]

Young Empowering Voices

Coming from the perspective of some of the top influencers in the world, we need young empowering voices in the shape of writers, activists, and innovators. The best thing about change is gen z influencers make a considerable impact on their communities, more so these days than seasoned icons. If you are thinking about writing […]

Everyone Has a Story

Is yours a Comedy or Suspense Novel? I hear that everyone has a story to tell; everyone is a writer, and because of it, anyone can write a book. What do you think? Would you write a best-selling suspense novel or a child’s book? You see, everyone has a story, but mine is a mystery. […]

Young Emerging Writers

What is an emerging writer? What makes a writer or activist come alive? Most authors and advocates discuss the things they are passionate and knowledgeable about. It gives them power and control over the stories they tell. “You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the […]

Black Lives Matter

A list of resources for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement By the “It’s Nice That team” Below you’ll find a list of petitions to sign, funds and charities to donate to, and resources for educating yourself and those around you. The events several weeks ago have sparked a reckoning over police brutality and racial […]

Sustainability

It’s official: Reusables are safe during COVID-19 By Joseph Winters on Jun 26, 2020 (Grist.org) Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, fossil fuel and plastic industry groups have said that reusable grocery bags and food containers spread the coronavirus. To stay healthy, they’ve encouraged consumers to double down on supposedly safer single-use plastic — things like disposable cups, […]

Climate Change

Sea Level 101: What Determines the Level of the Sea? By Alan Buis,NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Lots of forces are at work on the world’s ocean, and NASA studies them all. When it comes to sea level, NASA does much more than just measure it; they also seek to understand it. But for non-scientists, fathoming the forces […]

Animal Rights

5 myths about dogs – busted by Guest Blogger in the Animals in communities blog Dogs are our best friends, helpers, guides and everyday heroes. So why are our canine friends often mistreated? It’s no wonder that dogs are known as ‘man’s best friend’ – for centuries, they’ve been by our sides. Whether that’s for companionship, home security or […]