5 Things You Need To Know Today (May 30, 2018)

Michael Pollan, the famous journalist who convinced the nation to "eat food, not too much, mostly plants," is back with a new book all about psychedelics. He thinks psilocybin mushrooms might be the key to treating a number of psychological problems and explores their therapeutic usage from a personal and research-based perspective. (Grist)

Dirty Lemon just acquired Poncho, a weather app that sends push notifications and text messages to users. The acquisition will allow the beverage company to utilize Poncho's existing infrastructure to strengthen their SMS services that lets customers order their charcoal- and adaptogen-spiked beverages on demand. (Fast Company)

To achieve its goal of being a carbon-positive (a step up from carbon-neutral) office by 2030, Unilever is working with Dutch firm OVG to implement new infrastructure including replacing windows with more efficient glass panes, installing solar panels, updating the plumbing, and using adjustable heat, lighting, and air conditioning at all times, among other things. This commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction is an incredible step forward for an American corporate giant and a fantastic example for other companies, large and small, to follow. (Fast Company)

As if the concept of doing yoga with goats wasn't cute enough for you, here's something that will help you take it to the next level: A goat gave birth to twin baby goats in the middle of a goat yoga session. So if you think the goat yoga fad is just about over, you're probably wrong—this will likely keep it going for a few more seasons. (NYT)

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