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Bee Inspired - Help Gardens Grow
Jun 17, 2013:
As this charming video shows, backyard beekeepers live sweet lives and help strengthen the local honeybee population.
Decoding Prairie Dog Language May Let Us Talk To Animals
Jun 7, 2013:
A North Arizona professor's research into prairie dog language uses Artificial Intelligence software to translates yips into English.
Night The Lights Went Out
May 31, 2013:
This charming video reminds us that sitting in the dark can be inspiring...as well as saving energy.
Can Climate Change Create More Tornadoes?
May 22, 2013:
Watch this report on why 75% of all tornadoes occur in the Midwest.
Knitters Purl One For Orphan Fledglings
May 15, 2013:
A Washington wildlife rescue group involved local knitters in an effort to build bird nests for their baby patients.
Turning Street Carts Into Sources Of Healthy Food
May 3, 2013:
Street kids and children of the urban poor rely on "fast food" around the world -- now one program in Indonesia looks to turn that into a source of good nutrition.
Women Help Rebuild Haiti
Apr 26, 2013:
Many women are learning new trades ... and becoming the builders of a new Haiti.
Ban On Seal Products Upheld By European General Court
Apr 25, 2013:
The court rejected an appeal this month to overturn the ban. A further legal challenge to the ban by the Canadian and Norwegian governments will be considered by the World Trade Organization at end of April.
Soap May Be Low-Cost Answer To Malaria
Apr 25, 2013:
Two students from Burundi and Burkina Faso won the first place at Berkely's Global Social Venture Competition for their soapy answer using traditional plants found in Africa.
Mercy Corps Reforests Haiti
Apr 23, 2013:
Some times, planting trees can be the answer to increasing crop yields and feeding the hungry. Learn how this works in Haiti.
Volunteering Keeps Food Banks Serving
Apr 19, 2013:
Every year, volunteers make the work of food banks possible. Watch this inspirational video.
An Elephant Never Forgets
Apr 19, 2013:
A new documentary reveals the cruelty behind the tourism industry in Thailand and Southeast Asia that "breaks" baby elephants.
IFAW Supports EU Ban On Seal Products
Apr 10, 2013:
IFAW Seals Campaign Director Sheryl Fink explains why she took graphic videos of the seal hunts to Geneva, Switzerland.
Share And Save A Square Launches In April
Apr 4, 2013:
Teaming up with What You Can Do, The Rainforest Site is challenging Facebook Fans to share a post and save a square of rainforest land.
"Sit Stay Read" Program In Action!
Apr 3, 2013:
Sit Stay Read is a program that encourages children to read aloud by bringing the most non-judgemental audience possible to the class room: a cuddly dog. Check out this video of the program - and the dogs - in action!
