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Ubiquitous Across Globe, Cellphones Are Tool for Doing Good: NY Times
The cellphone has become more of a tool and less of a toy, especially among the poor, and those trying to help them, in...
Nonprofit Retrofits Buses as Mobile Showers for the Homeless
For the 3,000 people living homeless on the streets around San Francisco, there are only a total of 16 public shower stalls. To remedy...
Cockroaches Could Lead to New Antibiotics
Most people might see cockroaches as good-for-nothing pests, but this germ-ridden insect could be an indirect source of new antibiotics for humans. Researchers have...
Triple-amputee Marine Gets Keys to ‘Smart Home’ — and New Life
Afghanistan war veteran Cpl. Juan Dominguez has a new "smart home" adapted to his combat injuries, thanks to money raised by actor Gary Sinise...
True Independence: How to Remain Grateful During 6 Days Without Electricity or Running Water
After nearly 15 years of looking at the bright side as publisher of the Good News Network, I instinctively knew over the last 5...
Coming Soon: Batteries That Run On (And Clean) Used Toilet Water
A new fuel cell feeds on bacteria in the dirty water from our drains and toilets while generating power at the same time. Environmental...
Supermarket Powers Store Checkouts With Modified Speed Bumps
A British supermarket chain, Sainsbury's, opened a new store yesterday where the checkouts will be people-powered. The store features a new kinetic energy generator...
World’s First Stadium Fully Solar-powered
The world's first completely solar-powered stadium, located in Taiwan, is set to be completed in time for July's World Games. Every inch...
Company Gives More Than Half Its Profits to Charity
What’s in a name? When it comes to the California-based office products firm, Give Something Back, almost everything. GSB gives back more than half...
Pedaling of Bikes Powers Green Gym
A gym in Portland, Ore., will use exercise equipment to generate electricity. In Adam Boesel's green gym, people will not only slim their waistlines,...
One Man’s Mission to Rid India of its “Untouchable” Job
One man has built 1.2 million affordable hygienic toilets throughout India and helped 60,000 people who were manual scavengers of human waste -- the...
GM Unveils New, Green Assembly Plant
AP reports on the new GM auto plant in Michigan unveiled as the "most environmentally-friendly auto plant" in the world. It implements lots of...
Oslo’s Sewage Heats Its Homes
The Oslo energy company this week premiered a network of hot water pipes that feed thousands of radiators and taps around the city powered...
A Special Group of Soldiers, Vietnamese Orphans and Their American Angel
Betty Tisdale has a special spot in her heart for veterans, especially Vietnam vets. She read a book that changed her life by renowned...