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Vaccine Alliance Raises $2 Billion to Buy COVID Shots for Poor Nations
A group that since 2020 has protected half the world’s children against some of the deadliest diseases has announced new donations for its fund...
Once Left For Dead, The Aral Sea Is Now Brimming With Life Thanks to Global Collaboration
The World Bank's Kokaral dam project has raised water levels and replenished fish in the North Aral Sea, reviving Kazakhstan fishing towns.
Brazilians Get Juicy Tax Breaks When They Adopt Animals, Plant Trees, or Hail Historic Roots
A slew of Brazilian cities are passing laws that offer tax deductions or exemptions for citizens who want to pitch in to restore the...
Veteran Given 4 Months to Live Transforms Polluted Creek – and Gets 27 Additional Years Because of It (Podcast)
Disabled veteran Jon Beal dedicated himself to nursing a polluted creek back to health—and his passion ended up extending his own life decades beyond a doctor's diagnosis.
Veteran Who Was Given 4 Months to Live Transforms Polluted Creek – and Lives 27 Years Longer Because of It
Jon Beal dedicated years of his life to nursing a polluted creek back to health – and it ended up rewarding him with more years of life in return.
Instead of Burning Coal, New Fuel Emits Zero Harmful Emissions – and It’s Made From Sewage
These little pellets are the perfect zero-emission replacement for coal – and they're made using sewage waste.
Breakthrough Tech Can Test for All 307 Bacterial Infections Known to Man – Amazing Advance From Only 19
Current methods of diagnosis can only screen for about 19 different kinds of bacteria – this one can quickly and effectively test for 307.
Scientists Discover ‘Uplifting’ Natural Phenomenon That Could Prevent Any More Catastrophic Ice Loss
The “game-changing” discovery suggests that the earth underneath the Arctic ice sheets may have a natural way of preventing further ice loss.
Scientists May Have Just Overcome the Biggest Obstacle to Mass-Producing Hydrogen Fuel
Hydrogen fuel has long been thought of as the “Holy Grail” of renewable energy – and scientists may have just found the secret to its mass-production.
In Historic Move, the Global Shipping Industry is Agreeing to Join Climate Agreement
Since the shipping industry spans international territories, it has never been included on climate talks – until now.
Colombia’s Top Court Orders Government to Protect Amazon in Landmark Case Initiated by Youth
In a historic gesture of justice, the Supreme Court sided with a group of youngsters who were suing the government for their failure to curb deforestation.
Trio of Nations Sign Landmark Agreement to Protect World’s Largest Tropical Wetland
In a groundbreaking show of international conservation, three South American countries have all signed a landmark agreement to preserve the Pantanal.
The Pantanal is a...
Scientist Invents Way to Trigger Artificial Photosynthesis That Cleans Air and Produces Fuel
This “breakthrough” discovery is a groundbreaking new way to clean up air pollution while simultaneously producing fuel.
Planting Positive Change With 73 Million More Trees in Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon rainforest is about to get a big breath of fresh air.
In the world's largest tropical reforestation project, conservations are going to reforest...
Huge Solar Facility to Give Power to 1M African People
Established as one of the largest solar plants in the world, this project will make sure that African families will no longer have to be left in the dark.
St. Peter’s Basilica Lit With Breathtaking Climate Change Art Projections (WATCH)
UPDATE: This magnificent program was captured LIVE so it now can rerun right on this page, WATCH below...
On Tuesday December 8th, everyone in the...
200 Million People Lifted From Extreme Poverty in Just Two Years
The media may paint a different picture sometimes, but facts are facts: fewer people are living in extreme poverty than at any point in history.
A new...
11 World Cup Stars, Like Ronaldo and Neymar, Make Ebola Safety Video
Doctors have inspired top international football players to join together to promote and raise awareness of simple preventative measures in the fight against Ebola.
The "11 against...
From Multitude of Promising Ebola Drugs, Human Trials Start
While the American media continues ramping up fears about the Ebola outbreak, scientists around the world are moving swiftly to bring a multitude of...
In Rare Deal, Israel, Jordan, Palestinians Shake Hands Over Something: Water
The Dead Sea, which faces a rapidly shrinking water level, has been a source of constant quarreling in a water-scarce region plagued by seemingly...