130,000 trees to be planted across England to combat climate change | The Independent

More than 130,000 trees will be planted across towns and cities in England to help combat climate change, the government has said. Grants totalling £10m will be made available through the Urban Tree Challenge Fund over the next two years.

Source: 130,000 trees to be planted across England to combat climate change | The Independent

For Those in Grief, Talking to a Dead Loved One Is Good for Mental Health | Teen Vogue

Grief is hard work. Whether you’ve lost a parent, sibling, a friend, or someone else, a loved one’s death can lead to a feeling of tremendous loss.

Everyone grieves differently. For some, talking to a deceased loved one at their grave is comforting, while others like to post messages on someone’s Facebook after they have died. If you’ve ever found yourself having a conversation with someone you love who has passed away, don’t worry. If you’ve ever wondered whether this is an unhealthy coping mechanism, experts argue it is a completely valid and healthy way to cope with loss.

Source: For Those in Grief, Talking to a Dead Loved One Is Good for Mental Health | Teen Vogue

African Slaves Were the 1st to Celebrate Ramadan in America

This past weekend marked the beginning of Ramadan. Nearly one-fourth of the world will observe the annual fast and 8 million Muslims in America will abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset during the holy month. A grueling task at any time of the year, Ramadan this year will be especially daunting during the long and hot summer days.

Source: African Slaves Were the 1st to Celebrate Ramadan in America

I’m From Philly. 30 Years Later, I’m Still Trying To Make Sense Of The MOVE Bombing : Code Switch : NPR

Philadelphia native Gene Demby was 4 years old when city police dropped a bomb on a house of black activists in his hometown. Thirty years later, he’s still trying to make sense of it all.

Source: I’m From Philly. 30 Years Later, I’m Still Trying To Make Sense Of The MOVE Bombing : Code Switch : NPR

Amazon Tribe Wins Lawsuit Against Big Oil, Saving Millions Of Acres Of Rainforest | Disclose.tv

The Amazon Rainforest is well known across the world for being the largest and most dense area of woodland in the world. Spanning across nine countries, the Amazon is home to millions of different animal and plant species, as well as harboring some for the world’s last remaining indigenous groups. The Waorani people of Pastaza are an indigenous tribe from the Ecuadorian Amazon and have lived in the Rainforest for many generations. However, there Home came under threat from a large oil company – they didn’t take it lightly.

Source: Amazon Tribe Wins Lawsuit Against Big Oil, Saving Millions Of Acres Of Rainforest | Disclose.tv