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robert redford environmental

Redford‑Inspired Award Highlights Eco‑Stories in Indie Films

June 24, 2026

Film Independent has teamed up with the Redford Center to create a new prize that pays tribute to late filmmaker Robert Redford. The award, called the Robert Redford Environmental Vision Award, will reward a single American narrative film or television show that tackles environmental topics in an im

health

New Blood Test Links PFAS Exposure to Metabolic Changes

June 24, 2026

Scientists have used a broad chemical scan of blood samples to spot tiny changes in the body that happen when people come into contact with perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. These chemicals are found everywhere—from food packaging to firefighting foam—and have been linked to a range of health prob

celebrities

Comfort sneaks onto the celebrity shoe list—and onto sale

June 24, 2026

Walk a mile in any star’s shoes lately and you may end up in the same comfy brand. Vivaia, a line known for “barefoot-feel” soles and breezy silhouettes, is flashing sale tags up to 30 % off during Amazon Prime Day. The Margot Mary Jane 3. 0—worn by Katie Holmes in LA while carrying a bouquet—is eve

environment

Los Angeles plans to end oil drilling in neighborhoods

June 24, 2026

Los Angeles is moving toward banning oil drilling in residential areas, a decision years in the making. Many residents near drilling sites complain about constant noise, bad smells, heavy truck traffic, and health worries. During a recent meeting, activists protested under banners like "Wilmington w

environment

Space Travel Could Change Tourism—and Help the Planet?

June 24, 2026

Traveling to space might sound like a luxury for the super-rich, but some experts argue it could eventually help Earth’s environment. Right now, global tourism adds over 5 billion tons of carbon emissions yearly—almost 9% of all human-caused greenhouse gases. Most of that comes from flights, with cr

politics

Peru’s tight election exposes deep political divisions

June 24, 2026

Peru’s presidential runoff ended with a razor-thin margin, and the losing candidate is refusing to accept the results. Roberto Sanchez, a leftist leader, claims fraud after conservative rival Keiko Fujimori took a slight lead. Officials have spent weeks verifying contested votes, but Sanchez insists

politics

California's Plastic Law Faces Backlash from Other States

June 24, 2026

Seventeen U. S. states have taken legal action against California, challenging a recent law aimed at cutting down single-use plastic in packaging. The states argue that California is overstepping by trying to enforce rules that could affect the entire country. The law, which came into effect on May

education

Immersive Water World Turns Science Into Adventure

June 23, 2026

A huge aquarium in Ahmedabad, India, opened its doors in 2021. The building covers about 150, 000 square feet and sits on a 200‑acre campus known as Science City. Designed by a team that includes Jayesh Hariyani, Adi Mistri and others, the project is India’s largest public aquarium. It invites more

politics

Snack Freedom Wins Legal Battle

June 23, 2026

A federal judge in Washington, D. C. has stopped the Trump administration from blocking people who use food stamps from buying sugary drinks and candy in five states. Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not have the legal power to approve state rules that would

environment

Water‑Saving Solar Boats Keep Australia Cool

June 23, 2026

Australia faces a serious water shortage. Farmers use most of the country’s supply, and droughts add to the pressure. To protect water, engineers created floating solar panels that sit on dams and reservoirs. They act like a roof, cutting evaporation while generating electricity. These panels are c