Seeking Balance One Tuesday at a Time
The EU Took a Big Step to Protect the Environment
The EU parliament recently became the first international body to criminalize serious cases of environmental destruction with larger fines and prison sentences as consequences for violators. euronews.green has details.
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Longer Lifespan for People with Down Syndrome
"....the average lifespan of folks with Down syndrome has increased from 25 years in 1983 to about 60 years today." Learn more from GoodGoodGood.
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Recognizing England's First Professional Female Astronomer
Caroline Herschel, born in 1750, was England's first professional female astronomer. She discovered several comets and nebulae and is finally getting the recognition she deserves (along with her brother) in the Herschel Museum. Read about Caroline Herchel's life and the museum in this article from GoodGoodGood.
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"Never Too Old for Love"
A 100-year-old WW2 Veteran Harold Terens will be getting married to 96-year-old Jeanne Swerlin this June in France after a ceremony honoring Terens for his service. Read more about the man and the couple in this article from AP.
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Ms. Opal Lee is Finally Getting Her Home Back
In 1939, Opal Lee's family was driven from their home by a racist mob. She later became a teacher and an activist. Finally, the land where she was terrorized as a child has been given back to her with plans to build her a new home. I hope she lives to walk through the doors. Here's the story from Steve Hartman:
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