UK Paper Donates Revenue from Bono/AIDS Edition to Africa Fight
The UK paper, The Independent donated half of all its revenues yesterday to fight AIDS in Africa, and featured U2's Bono as guest editor.
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Black Rhino Numbers Up 20 Percent
Black rhino numbers are on the rise in Kenya after years of decline from poaching and habitat loss, up 20 percent over two years.
Blue Butterfly Back From the Brink
The Smithsonian published a feature article in 2005 called Back From the Brink that asserted: "Not every endangered species is doomed. Thanks to tough laws, dedicated researchers, and plenty of money and effort, success stories abound." The Hawaiian green sea turtle is one such success featured in the magazine, along with the bald eagle, palila songbird, […]
American College Students Choosing to Teach Inner City Kids
American College Students Choosing to teach Inner City Kids
Swim Team Gives Back Trophy After Discovering Error
Augusta, Georgia swim coaches were honored for returning their trophy after pointing out a scoring error that cost their team the championship. The two men were called champions of integrity, honesty and sportsmanship, amidst a standing ovation.
Fencing Program Enriches Inner City Kids
Peter Westbrook’s mother encouraged him to channel his aggression into the art of fencing at age 14. Her hunch paid off and Peter won not only a path away from drugs and street crimes, but 13 US National titles, three Pan American gold medals and a Bronze medal in the 1984 Olympics.
Oyster Tide is Turning
In a rare show of consensus, scientists, fishermen, environmentalists and area residents are joining together to restore the Chesapeake Bay's historic shellfish bars, or reefs, where oysters thrive.
Puerto Rican Parrot Population Expands by 25%
For the first time in history, ten captive-bred endangered Puerto Rican parrots were released yesterday to join the last 40 parrots existing in the wild.
Fishermen Take Lead in Helping Endangered Whales
The decades-old saga of the endangered Northern right whale has long stranded animal welfare advocates and the lobstermen on opposite shores of Cape Cod Bay. Until now.
Homes for Convicted Prostitutes Transforming Women's Lives
Magdalene is a two-year sanctuary for women with a criminal history of prostitution and drug abuse. It provides safety, discipline, and unconditional love.
A Sure Sign of Spring: Wild Whooping Cranes Return to Wisconsin
Thanks to the efforts of the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (WCEP), there are now 64 endangered whooping cranes migrating across the skies of eastern North America for the first time in more than a century using their eastern ancestral route.
Retirees Win 100K for Creating Lasting Change
The Purpose Prize honors "what may be a new trend -- retirees taking on some of the country's biggest social problems." The five winners of the first-ever Purpose Prize, announced today, all 60 years or older, will split half a million dollars.
Poland Honors Woman who Saved 2,500 Jewish Children from Holocaust
A woman is honored in Poland for her part in a secret organization that rescued thousands of Jews from certain death by smuggling them out of the country in baskets and ambulances. Though tortured, the Catholic lady wouldn't talk to her captors.
Stranger Rescues Woman from House Fire
A rural Kansas woman is lucky to be alive, after a stranger goes to great lengths to rescue her after her home catches fire... Rachel says what scares her most, is that she did not wake up.
Ten-Yr-Old Raises Money to Save 4000 Acres of Rainforest
A Lemonade Stand in Maryland, USA raised money to save 4000 acres of Guyana rainforest. Alex Rice and his Cub Scout Troop raised $350.00 that was matched by Conservation International
Poor Kids Can Figure Out Computers on Their Own
Since its inception in 1999, the Hole-in-the-Wall project has grown from a single computer at Kalkaji, New Delhi to more than a hundred computers in impoverished villages across India.
1,000-Home Eco-Neighborhood Planned for London; 100% Renewable
At least 1,000 homes will be open for residents maybe as soon as 2010, all powered entirely by renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbines and the burning of waste.
London Crime Rate Lowest in Five Years
Crime in London has decreased to its lowest level in five years, according to new police figures published last week.
Delaware Just Made It A Lot Easier For Socially Responsible Companies To Exist
On July 17th, Delaware became the 19th state to sign benefit corporation legislation--a move that will make a big difference for entrepreneurs who want to make money and still do good in the world. The state's corporation-friendly laws now allow the opportunity to become Certified B Corporations.
Nigeria Signs Accord with Cameroon Ending Border Dispute
The presidents of Nigeria and Cameroon signed an agreement settling a decades-old, sometimes violent, border dispute over the oil-rich Bakassi Peninsula following intensive mediation over the weekend by the United Nations Secretary-General.
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