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Two Teen Girls Push Government in Bali to Ban the Bags That Have Turned Their Paradise Into an Eyesore
For many of us, the island of Bali will conjure up images of palm-shaded resorts, pristine white beaches, and crystal clear Indonesian waters, but...
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.
On Women’s Day, Government Launches Biodegradable Sanitary Pads
The hygiene products will also only cost a measly Rs. 10 – which is roughly $0.15 a pop.
New Zealand Government Announces Plan to Plant 1 Billion Trees, Get to Zero Emissions
The government of New Zealand has just unveiled an ambitious set of environmental policies that are destined to take an aggressive stance against climate...
Indian Supreme Court Enshrines Right to Privacy So Government Can’t Misuse Collected Data
The Supreme Court of India has just ruled that privacy is a fundamental right that is protected by the Constitution.
The unanimous verdict comes in...
Child With Invisible Disability Creates Bathroom Sign With Go-Ahead from Government
Not all handicaps can be seen by the naked eye – that's why Grace Warnock created a sign for Scottish bathrooms reminding people to reserve judgement.
The US Government Is Retiring All Research Chimpanzees
The last remaining research chimpanzees in the U.S. government are headed for a retirement home.
The National Institutes of Health shut down most research on...
US Government Protects 2 Endangered Butterflies
Two species of prairie butterflies which have vanished from many areas of the midwestern United States have been granted protection under the Endangered Species...
Governments Can Learn From Firestone Tires How to Stop Ebola In Africa
When it comes to Ebola, the rubber met the road at the Firestone rubber plantation in Harbel, Liberia.
Harbel is a company town made up...
Senate Leaders Announce Budget Deal to Reopen Government
The U.S. government is expected to reopen tomorrow after legislation passes tonight based on a bipartisan deal reached today by Senate leaders.
Speaker of the...
Government Regulation Protects Employees Without Harming Businesses
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a long history of being attacked from all sides. While some criticize it for being...
New Islamist Egypt President Envisions Unity Government for All
On Sunday, Islamist Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood was declared Egypt's first freely elected president in modern history. He reached out Tuesday to...
Aussies Petition Their Government, Secure Historic Marine Protection for Coral Sea
Pushed by a chorus of 486,900 citizens, the Australian government announced Thursday their intention to create the world’s largest marine reserve, a highly protected...
29-year-old Transforms Afghan Orphanages as New Government Director
Neglected orphanages in Afghanistan are being revamped by a dedicated public official, just 29 years-old. In a country desperately in need of a hero,...
Obama Announces Plan to Cut Government Waste, Identifying $33 Billion So Far
President Barack Obama announced a new effort Monday to eliminate government waste, citing as an example the daily printing of the Federal Register, which...
Government Extends Growing Season for Thousands of Organic Farmers, Providing Local Food Throughout Winter
Farmers, like Earl and Clarisse Snell of Alabama, can still grow summer squash and tomatoes as if it were summer, thanks to their new...
Top 5 Must-Have Government Apps
Whether you are taking public transport to work, looking for a farmers market, or shopping for groceries -- there are dozens of apps for...
Thank-You Note to US Government From Warren Buffett
DEAR Uncle Sam, My mother told me to send thank-you notes promptly. I’ve been remiss. Just over two years ago, in September 2008, our...
U.S. Government Leads the Way Cutting Greenhouse Gases
Leading by example, the US federal government, under orders from Barack Obama to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 28 percent over the next ten...
Government Investments in Electric Batteries Start to Pay Off
Coinciding with President Obama’s trip to Holland, MI last week for the official groundbreaking of a new electric car battery plant, a federal report...