Architects Launch Rebuilding Effort After UK Riots
In the aftermath of the riots, a couple of noble London are injecting some guerrilla design into the cleanup process, and helping those who can't rebuild.
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Volunteers Are Making Mittens for Injured Koalas
Volunteers around the world are sewing and sending mittens to help koalas that suffered burns on their paws while trying to escape the catastrophic bush fires in South Australia and Victoria.
Join Thousands Converging on National Parks for Free Admission Saturday
On Saturday, September 24th, more than 170,000 Americans will volunteer at parks and beaches across the country building trails, removing invasive plants and picking up trash in honor of National Public Lands Day. Admission fees into national parks will by waived for the general public that day, a gift from the 100 or so parks that normally charge entrance fees.
Kate Middleton Picks Five Charities to Donate Her Time, Energy
The Duchess of Cambridge has chosen the good causes that will benefit from her publicity and volunteer work. Kate Middleton did the research herself and chose to support 5 groups through volunteering and becoming a patron.
Stranded Whales Now Far From Alone
Three remaining pilot whales from a pod of 23 stranded off the lower Florida keys have fought to stay alive with volunteers pouring in to help care for the group.
Loggerhead Sea Turtles Set Another Nesting Record in Georgia
In 2004, the number of loggerhead sea turtle nests on this prime nesting ground, plunged to 358, the fewest on record. What a difference a decade makes.
Vote on Nov 7, Urges Clooney, Roberts and Damen
In this TV spot, celebrities wait in line -- with everybody else -- to cast their votes in the mid-term election on November 7, 2006.
Two Vietnam War Enemies Meet and Turn Friends
Two men, who tried to kill each other 40 years ago, met at the Minneapolis airport this afternoon. Dan Cherry and New Yen Hong Me were fighter pilots in Vietnam, on opposite sides of the war.
$261 Million Donated to Save Rainforest Hot Spots
The largest gift ever to a private conservation group, $261 million, was pledged to Conservation International by Intel Corp. cofounder Gordon Moore, 72, and his wife.
Comeback News: Seals, Humpbacks, and Urchins Increasing
Steller sea lions in Alaska are making a comeback. An aerial survey of the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands spotted more than 19,000 adults, a 5.5% increase over 2 years.
GOP Heavy Hitters Pressuring White House to Talk With Iran
Republican leaders, including senators and former secretary of state Mr. Kissinger, are urging the Bush Administration to talk directly with Iran
Michigan's Rouge River Back from Brink
Michigan's Rouge River has been returned to health thanks to the Clean Water Act, $1 billion and measures to filter runoff from surrounding factories, neighborhoods and golf courses. The EPA calls the clean-up a "Blueprint for success".
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