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Yesterday, the death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquake exceeded 20,000.

The Turkish government has fallen under heavy criticism as the death toll of Monday’s earthquake surpasses 20,000 and more than 380,000 people are left without homes. Many are calling out President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for lack of preparation and a slow response to the disaster.

Donate to help recovery efforts in Turkey & Syria

Canadian province decriminalizes hard drugs in landmark three-year trial

The Canadian province of British Columbia is experimenting with a program to decriminalize the use and possession of small quantities of hard drugs, like cocaine, methamphetamines, and heroin.

This three-year trial is the first of its kind in Canada.

Should U.S. states do the same?

Shell's board of directors is sued over their response to climate change (or lack thereof) 

The individuals on Shell’s board of directors are being sued for failing to respond to the climate crisis promptly and responsibly.

This is the first case to hold corporate leaders personally accountable for their inadequate actions to prepare their company for a green transition, despite their awareness of the climate emergency.

Should we hold the directors of oil giants personally responsible for climate change?

Do undersea cables impact marine life?

There are tens of thousands of miles of cables on the sea floor, carrying data between continents and renewable power from offshore energy to land masses.

These cables generate electromagnetic fields that may impact the creatures living in or near the structures.

Should we remove undersea cables to benefit marine life?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

It is National Teddy Day. No shame in leaning on childhood toys well into adulthood, right? And, the teddy bear has a fascinating history in its own right. 

—Emma Kansiz

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