Common Ground Found on What Makes American
We are more open and tolerant than we were in previous decades with a greater acceptance of multiculturalism, says a new survey covered in the CS Monitor.
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Drug Treatment Instead of Prison Yields Encouraging Results in CA
A new study from UCLA reports California has saved about $800 million over the last five years by sentencing non-violent drug offenders to community-based drug treatment programs rather than prison.
Tide Turning for Sustainable Seafood
Worried about dwindling supplies of fish, negative effects on the coastal and ocean environments, and concerns about pesticides, sustainable seafood practices are gaining momentum in the United States.
Expanding Coverage to More Pregnant Women in Texas
A U.S. program expands prenatal care access for women in 9 states: Arkansas, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Washington, and now Texas
New Orleans Levees Repaired as Storm Season Starts
The US Corps of Engineers has finished repairing the 169 miles (270 km) of battered levees around New Orleans in time for hurricane season.
Indiana Town Aims to be First in U.S. to run on 100% Bio-Energy
Biotown, USA may soon be the new nickname for Reynolds, Indiana. The town aims to become the first town in the US to receive all its power from 100% renewalbe energy.
Deal Will Protect Minnesota Forests
Minnesota's North Woods backyard won't be under as much pressure from land developers thanks to a conservation effort announced Wednesday that provides extra protection for up to 50,000 acres of Minnesota forest.
Bush Signs Bill to Leave No Pet Behind in Evacuations
A recent poll found that 61 percent of pet owners say that in an emergency they would refuse to evacuate their home if they could not take their pets with them. On Friday President Bush signed the PETS Act to help ensure Americans will never have to confront the choice between personal safety and that of their animal companions
Loggerhead Turtle Nests Up 22% as Wildfire Burns Nearby
Nesting activity for the threatened Loggerhead Sea Turtle on Blackbeard Island in Georgia, has increased 22 percent over its 30-year average. Let's hope they survive a wildfire burning on the island since July 6.
U.S. Breastfeeding Rates Rise to Record High
The percentage of U.S. mothers who breastfeed their babies has reached the highest level on record amid mounting evidence that it provides many health benefits to the child, U.S. officials said.
US, China Launch Clean Vehicle, Building Project
China and the United States, the world's two largest emitters of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, launched a joint research effort today to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles and buildings. Committing an initial $15 million to the project, they will also focus on new technology to reduce and sequester carbon dioxide emissions from burning coal.
Biden Says US on Track to Double Renewable Energy Capacity by 2012
Government stimulus spending has put the country on track to double renewable energy production capacity by 2012 and halve solar power costs by 2015, Vice President Joseph Biden said on Tuesday.
MBAs Today Want to Make an Impact on the World
Business school students want to learn how to make profits in the business world. That's a given. But now, they are wanting to make a profit by doing good -- and scores of programs, like those at Wharton and Stanford which combine social consciousness with financial returns, are popping up at universities around the world.
Firefighter Revives Family Pet, Mouth to Snout
When his fellow firefighters carried an unconscious Labrador retriever out of a burning house on Tuesday, Jamie Giese had no medical equipment to revive him. So he went with something he had only seen on TV -- mouth-to-snout respiration.
For 50th Annv. of United Farm Workers, Navy Christens USS Cesar Chavez
This weekend, the United Farm Workers is holding its fiftieth anniversary. Last week, on Cinco Mayo, the United States Navy christened and launched the USNS Cesar Chavez, continuing the Navy's rich tradition of naming supply ships after pioneers, explorers and visionaries
NBA Owners, Players Reach Tentative Deal
After nearly two years of bickering, NBA players and owners are back on the same side. The sides reached a tentative agreement early Saturday to end the 149-day lockout and hope to begin the delayed season with a marquee triple-header Dec. 25.
Chrysler Third Quarter Net Profit is up 80%
Chrysler Group LLC reported a net profit of $381 million for the third quarter of 2012 on Monday, up 80 percent from the $212 million profit the company reported for the same period a year ago. The results mean that the United Auto Workers employed in Chrysler's factories will next year likely receive their signing bonus of $1,750
Furloughed Federal Workers Spend Unpaid Days Renovating Church
NASA worker Bruce Jackson went to work Wednesday morning despite the government shutdown. Instead of going into Washington, the York County resident joined a half dozen furloughed federal workers who hung ceiling tiles and installed insulation in a Presbyterian Church classroom.
Patagonia Converts to Fair Trade
In partnership with Fair Trade certifiers in the United States, Patagonia has begun to convert its entire collection - starting with 10 pieces of women's athletic and fall apparel. By fall of next year it will include 165 styles. Patagonia's pursuit of Fair Trade is part of a larger strategy in addressing fair wages in their supply chain.
NBC is Developing 'The Happiness Project' for TV
The book The Happiness Project is in development to become a new NBC TV show based on the best-selling memoir by Gretchen Rubin about her year-long quest to find ways to become happier person.