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Yael Stone: From Orange is the New Black to Climate Activism

Yael Stone's career transition from acting to climate activism and her most cherished and regretted possessions.

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What is Yael Stone best known for?: Yael Stone, known for her role in Orange is the New Black, left acting to focus on climate activism.
What organization did Stone found?: Stone founded Hi Neighbour, a non-profit organization that trains steel and coal workers for jobs in renewable energy.
What item does Stone regret losing?: Stone regrets losing a childhood tape called "Judy's Scales," which contained recordings of her and her sister's comedic acts.
Where does Yael Stone currently reside?: Stone and her partner, Jack Manning Bancroft, live in the northern Illawarra region of New South Wales with their two daughters.
What is Stone's most useful object and why?: Stone's most useful object is a massage gun, which she uses to relieve tension after a long day.

Dec 28, 19:09

California Professor's Water Conservation System Reduces Usage by Two-Thirds

Oakland resident Eric Haas installed a \$15,000 rainwater and greywater system, reducing his household's daily water usage to 39 gallons and saving approximately \$220 annually on his water bill, highlighting the need for sustainable water practices in drought-stricken California.

Dec 1, 16:46

Darmstadt Uses Drones to Map Urban Heat, Showing 70°C Surface Temperatures

A German tourist's complaint about paying for shade in Italy highlights the growing issue of urban heat in Germany, prompting Darmstadt to use drone infrared cameras to map heat sources, revealing that surface temperatures reach 70°C and that lighter pavements and more vegetation could improve cooling.

Nov 21, 07:17

Christmas Decoration Swap Meet Promotes Sustainability

A German city hosts a Christmas decoration swap meet to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

Nov 16, 01:12

Spain Weather Forecast: Stabilization and Upcoming Cold Front

Spain's weather forecast shows stabilization after recent storms, with lingering rain in some areas and unusually high temperatures. The outlook for the following week includes a cold front bringing rain and potential snow.