She Heard a Child's Plea in Liberia, and it Turned into Schools for 1,500 Girls
All it took was an 11-year-old asking for help to change the lives of Katie Meyler -and thousands of other girls in need.
World
Showing 1969 - 1980 of 2,967 Posts
Florida Everglades Off the Danger List of World Heritage Sites
The World Heritage Committee announced that significant improvements in the preservation of the Everglades National Park in Florida and Río Plátano Biosphere Reserve in Honduras were sufficient to warrant their removal from UNESCO's list of endangered World Heritage Sites.
Sale of Sugar Company Land Turning Point for Everglades Restoration
Florida's governor last week announced the details of the largest environmental acquisition in state history, a $1.7 billion buyout of 187,000 acres of farmland from the nation's biggest sugar grower described as the "missing link" in the stalled effort to restore the Everglades. "I can envision no better gift to the Everglades, or the people […]
Mission Accomplished: Antarctic Voyagers Rescued
All 52 passengers who were stranded aboard an ice-locked ship in Antarctica for more than a week were rescued by helicopter early Thursday, officials said.
Obama Administration Saves Sea Life by Denying Requests for Atlantic Oil Exploration
Since waters in the middle and South Atlantic are now protected until 2022, marine life won't be hurt or killed by ocean oil drilling.
Nations Unite to Create World's Largest Marine Reserve in Antarctica
Antarctica's Ross Sea will become the world's largest protected marine sanctuary with 600,000 square miles safe from human interference.
After Dedicating 16 Years of His Life to Mangroves, Man Has Helped to Plant 2 Million Trees
The "Mangrove Master" has spent the last 16 years protecting mangrove forests – and his efforts have helped to plant roughly 2 million trees.
For the First Time Ever, Developing Countries Added More Clean Power Capacity Than Fossil Fuel
Additionally, developing nations are building more clean energy capacity than wealthier nations.
City Will Replace Advertisements With Directions to Shelters for the Homeless in Winter
All of the city's digital signs and advertisements will be replaced with emergency notices directing people to the nearest shelter or heating room.
Silicon Valley Launches $10 Million Seed Fund for African Tech, UN Leaders Pledge 80% Broadband Coverage by 2020
A new seed capital fund committed to finding and investing in high-potential East African "pre-revenue" startups was launched in Kenya, the same week as a leading UN information and technology agency stated their intention to deliver broadband to 80% of African citizens by 2020.
Clicks Against Breast Cancer, and Hunger, and Deforestation, and…
I went to donate a mammogram with a simple click of my mouse and found -- on the same page -- not only the Hunger Site, but the Rainforest Site, The Child Health Site, the Literacy Site, and the Animal Rescue Site!
Hero Fisherman Saves Mate in Epic Swim Off Gold Coast
A hero fisherman has saved the life of his injured mate after an epic three-hour swim through freezing waters off the Gold Coast of Australia.
Recent Stories
A Heartfelt Reminder to Appreciate the Ones We Love
Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
A Friend Who Spreads Gossip is Not a True Friend at All
The Value of Human Connection Over Digital Convenience
The Quiet Kind of Love
One Day, Your Mom Won’t Call You Anymore
I’ve reached a point in my life...
Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day