Shimmering Leaves in Paris are Actually Tiny Wind Turbines
These metal trees popping up around Paris may be small – but they're powerful examples of functioning urban sustainability.
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These 6 Sustainability Projects Show the Future Isn't Looking So Dismal
The mainstream media makes it seem like the Earth is only being destroyed, but environmental scientists disagree, thanks, in part, to these 6 projects.
Brussels to Plan Free Holidays for European 18-Year-olds
18th birthdays are a big deal no matter what country you're in – that's why the EU might finally be ready to give youth the gift of a lifetime.
This Village is Set to Become England's First Carbon-Neutral Community
Even though Ashton Hayes only has a population of 1,000 people, it's had a big impact on communities around the world.
UN to Launch Space Mission for Countries That Can't Afford Their Own
Some nations simply don't have the funding for their own space programs – so the United Nations is giving them a leg up into orbit.
Indian School Asks Parents to Plant Trees Instead of Pay Tuition
This school's environmental initiative not only helps plant trees – it also gives low-income parents a break from expensive school fees.
This Guy Is Giving Away His Homestead - As Long as You Care For The Animals
If you're unafraid of the Australian wildlife, then you could be the successor of Harry Kunz's picturesque animal hospital and sanctuary.
Inmates Reduce Sentence by Growing Thriving Gardens for Charity
With all their produce going to charities helping the poor, these Brazilian inmates have created a great green garden of life to benefit their community.
Koala Rescued From Backpack During Routine Traffic Stop
An Australian woman was detained during a traffic stop – when police asked if she had anything to declare, she told them to open her backpack.
Green Corps Funnels Stimulus Money to Train Poor Youth in Solar Tech
$10 million dollars of California's stimulus money will fund the Green Corps, a program that will provide training for underprivileged youth to learn jobs in green construction, energy, and technology. 1,000 youth, ages 16-24, will be enrolled in the program, which will also receive $10 million from public-private partnerships, announced Gov. Schwarzenegger last week.
US Says 75% of ISIS Fighters Have Been Defeated
Since airstrike campaigns began in 2014, over 50,000 terrorist fighters have been defeated in Syria and Iraq, which has seriously damaged their ranks.
Kids With Autism Can Now Browse The Zoo Stress-Free 1 Hour Before it Opens
This Australian zoo is giving guests with autism the chance to enjoy the animals without the noise and chaos of the general public to disturb them.
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