Volunteering Reaches 30-Year High in U.S.
The percentage of Americans volunteering has reached a 30-year high says a new study fueled in part by the boom in teens pitching in for their communities.
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U.S. Mayors Embrace Kyoto Protocol
In the fight against global warming, 320 mayors of US cities have boldly gone where the U.S. president would not -- into the forefront with 164 nations to embrace the Kyoto Accord and set targets that will lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2012.
Science Discovers Sweetgrass is Natural Mosquito Repellant, Native Americans Knew All Along
Modern science discovers what Native Americans have known for centuries, a natural mosquito repellent you can grow in your own garden.
Scotland Achieves Fair Trade Nation Status
Scotland has become a Fair Trade Nation after achieving its target of having all six cities and 18 of its 32 councils garnering fair trade status. It follows Wales in becoming one of the first nations to earn the accolade.
Scotland Protects Seas and Reefs
Seabirds and reefs with feather stars and a large clam that can live for centuries are among the species that will benefit from 30 new Scottish marine protected areas, the most protected in Europe.
Two Kids Invite The World To Reduce Carbon Emissions
Skyler and Cayden are asking YOU how long you can go without using fossil fuels, so on November 30th... stop your engines!
Car Company Shows Nonprofits How to Do Their Good Deeds Better (LOOK)
Plenty of companies bankroll good deeds, but a Japanese car company does one better, showing nonprofits how to make a bigger impact through small improvements.
Veteran Swims the Entire Mississippi River to Honor Fallen Buddies (WATCH)
Navy veteran Chris Ring is swimming the entire length of the Mississippi River to become the first American to swim the 2,552 miles, and honor fallen comrades
Retired Couple Helps Thousands of Veterans Get Work, And We Can Too
They were approached by a Marine looking for work and that encounter inspired them to setup a job board that has helped thousands of veterans find work.
Crazy-Successful Adoption Event Empties Out Entire Animal Shelter
There's nothing quite like the site of an empty animal shelter: Thanks to an adoption event, 100 animals needing homes, on the same day, found one.
Meet Goliath, A Baby Cow Who Thinks He's A Big Dog
A rescued baby cow is now convinced he's a dog after living around three Great Danes for two months.
Red Poppies Remind Us That 400K Muslims Fought For British in WWI
Christians and Jews joined local Mosques in a UK tradition, selling red poppies to benefit veterans –and reminding everyone of the Muslim sacrifice in WWI.