City Installs Plaques That Allow Blind People to 'See' the Art Murals Decorating the Streets
The plaques were created "under the premise of breaking [down] the barriers that impede access to arts and cultures."
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What's Cookin', Good Lookin'? Watch Wild Animals React to Seeing Their Own Reflections
Dogs and cats are intrigued by their mirrored reflections all the time – but what about wild animals?
In Just 8 Years, Conservation Measures Increased Jaguar Population by 20%
Researchers are rejoicing over new data that proves there are 20% more jaguars than there were 8 years ago.
City is Converting Highway Pillars into Vertical Gardens to Clean the Air
The project hopes to convert at least 1,000 of these bland-looking highway pillars into gorgeous green air pockets throughout the city.
After Success of First 3D-Printed Home in US, 50 More Homes Are Being Built for Poor Families
Anyone with basic construction experience can build the 3D-printed homes in less than 48 hours.
Region of the Americas Finally Declared Measles-Free
Thanks to mass vaccination efforts in South and North America, measles has been eliminated from the region for good.
"LandFill Harmonic" Orchestra Plays With Instruments Made of Trash
A youth orchestra in Paraguay whose players live in a town surrounded by a garbage landfill play instruments fashioned from scrap by the town elders. With the children inspired by a new passion and purpose, Beethoven never sounded so good.
Locals Light up Remote Peruvian Airstrip for Emergency Night-flight
They came on their motor scooters by the hundreds. The community of Contamana - a remote town in eastern Peru - came out in force on Wednesday when their local airstrip needed lighting for an emergency medical night-flight.
Extinct Frogs Rediscovered in Colombia
Two frog species feared extinct have been rediscovered in Colombia, a boost for scientists battling to save rare amphibians
Monkeys Give WAY Too Many Hugs to Animal Rescuers in Peru
While in Peru on a volunteer mission to improve an animal rescue reserve deep in the jungle, Trevor King found some unlikely friends in the mischievous monkey residents occupying the little piece of heaven.
How Brazil's Good Governance Created High Growth, Political Freedom, and Greater Income Equality
Brazil has become one of globalization's success stories. A rigorous battle against corruption and poverty has ushered in new freedoms, growth, and increasing equality, winning the country respect around the world. (Der Spiegel)
Brazil's Painted Streets Bring Joy to its People
Painting the streets in Brazil has become an annual tradition, bringing generations of soccer fans together and spreading joy and pride throughout the community. With the help of Google Maps, people around the world can see how the green and yellow enthusiasm is brought to life in every neighborhood. (Watch)
Responsible Forest Management in South America
In a record-setting accomplishment for tropical forest conservation, Barama Company announced that 570,000 hectares (about 2,200 square miles) of Barama's forests in Guyana is being certified as meeting the rigorous environmental, social, and economic standards.
Peru Passes 10-Year Ban on Genetically Engineered Foods
Despite pressure from multinational agribiz corporations such as Monsanto and Dow, the Peruvian Environment Minister announced this week that the government has approved a new regulation imposing a moratorium on the production and entry of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), into the country for the next ten years. The government said it wanted to to preserve the biodiversity of native crops when it sided with 6000 or more farmers, some growing the famous and colorful Peruvian potato varieties, who pushed for the ban.
Peruvian Sisters Carve Gourds into $800 Works of Art
A pair of sisters spent years learning their craft that turns pumpkins, squash and other gourds into $800 works of art.
Disease That Causes Birth Defects Eliminated From Western Hemisphere
A disease that once caused thousands of birth defects every year has been wiped out in most of the Western Hemisphere.
Help for Hot Spots
A $150 million global fund has been launched to provide protection for environmental “hot spots†that contain the most dense array of plant and animal biodiversity around the planet.
Transforming a Barren Savannah to a Tropical Rainforest: The Remarkable story of Las Graviotas
The reforestation of a barren savannah was successful. More than just successful, it initiated economic opportunities and unleashed a chain reaction of positive effects that surprised even the initiators of the program.
How to Build a Rainforest in Just Eight Years (WATCH)
Nicholas Locke has turned his Brazilian livestock pastures back into rainforest–full of birds, reptiles, mammals and insects–and only 2 hours from Rio.
Four Diverse Cities Working to Eliminate Landfill Garbage
Four cities are taking different approaches to eliminate waste from landfills.
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