China Bans Online Services That "Induce Addiction" in Children

Medicine & Technology Oct 19, 2020

China has revamped its laws to better protect its youth in cyberspace by banning online services that "induce addiction."

Tackling the Animal Problem in Cuba: Government To Pass First Animal Protection Law

Oct 15, 2020

Animal lovers in Cuba are optimistic about the upcoming law as the Cuban government is set to pass its first animal protection law next month.

US Delivers Another Blow To the Chinese Tech Industry Through SMIC

Sep 28, 2020

The United States government has reportedly imposed a new set of restrictions, this time aimed at Chinese tech giant SMIC, further isolating China from the rest of the global tech market.

China Sees US Marijuana Legalization as a Threat

Jun 18, 2019

China severely punishes those caught smuggling or trafficking drugs, including foreigners.

A New Global Deal for Nature and People is Urgently Needed

Jun 12, 2019

The time to make a change is upon us, action is the only solution.

White House Climate Review Has Some Scientists Uneasy

Jun 09, 2019

Concerns mount over reports that federal researchers could be compelled to participate in the controversial exercise.

Joe Biden Pitches $5 Trillion Climate Proposal

Jun 07, 2019

Presidential hopeful, and former VP, Biden is targeting net zero emissions by 2050.

Plant 10 Trees If You Want to Graduate, Says New Filipino Law

Jun 03, 2019

A bill has been passed requiring pre-graduates to plant at least 10 trees prior to graduating.

San Francisco Bans Facial-Recognition Software

May 15, 2019

San Francisco becomes the first city in the United States to ban the use of facial-recognition software by city agencies and the police.

Colorado Votes to Decriminalize “Magic Mushrooms”

May 09, 2019

Colorado was the first state in the United States to legalize recreational marijuana and now psychedelic mushrooms.

UN to Lend a Helping Hand to Indigenous Peoples Worldwide

May 06, 2019

From the Philippines to Brazil to Russia, the UN promises decriminalization of Indigenous peoples.

San Francisco Bans the Sale of Plastic Bottles

Apr 27, 2019

Nowadays, the plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental burdens.

Climate Change: A Hot Topic for Congress

Mar 24, 2019

Congress debates climate change policies.

Ohio Politician Wants Opioid Overdose Victims to Be Left to Die

Jul 05, 2017

Middletown City Council member Dan Picard has proposed a three strikes penalty for opioid overdose victims.

Canada Is Considering New Science Policies For Subnational Governments

Apr 21, 2017

Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) is in favour of explicit science policies at the subnational level.