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March 15, 2019

Thousands of Students Are Skipping School to Protest Climate Change

On March 15, 2019, students from over 100 countries are skipping school and gathering in protest of climate change. With picket signs in hand, these young activists are setting up camp outside of government buildings—from tiny town halls to meeting points for parliaments—in a bid to prompt politicians to take action. This global manifestation is a part of #FridaysForFuture, a movement started by Greta Thunberg, a teenage activist.

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March 8, 2019

Doctor Starts Life-Saving Movement by Simply Writing His Name on His Scrub Cap

There’s no doubt that doctors, surgeons, nurses, and other medical professionals deserve a medal for their life-saving work. However, the chaos of emergency care can lead to mistakes that could have been avoided. During his career, Sydney-based anesthetist Dr. Rob Hackett has witnessed delays in performing time-sensitive procedures on patients because doctors couldn't remember each other's names or professions.

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February 28, 2019

Teacher Wears Same Dress for 100 Days Straight for a Lesson on Sustainability

Today, it's becoming increasingly clear that small acts can have a big impact on the environment. In addition to swapping out single-use products like straws and water bottles for reusable alternatives, one way to promote sustainability on a small-scale is to consider the consequences of clothing—an approach embodied by Julia Mooney‘s eye-opening experiment. Mooney, a middle school teacher from New Jersey, is on a mission to curb fast fashion.

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February 22, 2019

Touching Google Doodle Honors Steve Irwin on What Would Have Been His 57th Birthday

In 2006, wildlife expert and well-known television star Steve Irwin tragically passed away at just 44 years old. Thirteen years later, and the world continues to honor the late “Crocodile Hunter,” whose lasting legacy is explored in a touching new Google Doodle tribute. Intended to commemorate what would have been his 57th birthday on February 22, 2019, this short but sweet animation traces his extraordinary life and work.

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