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2018-04-23 17:00:00
Right on time before the launch of the ticket sales on Tuesday April 24, 2018, the Life Ball organization office announced the first prominent congratulators for the 25th Life Ball: Paris Jackson, Charlize Theron, and...
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2018-04-23 16:46:15
Deborah BloomDespite death threats, environmentalist Phyllis Omido is fighting the Kenyan government, demanding compensation for residents of a slum outside Mombasa plagued by lead poisoning for over a decade.
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2018-04-23 16:33:02
Two years ago, former NASA climate scientist James Hansen and a number of colleagues laid out a dire scenario in which gigantic pulses of fresh water from melting glaciers could upend the circulation of the...
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2018-04-23 15:47:56
Yes, it's possible to care for your skin and the earth at the same time.
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2018-04-23 15:30:00
The People Concern, a nonprofit organization leading the effort to end homelessness in Los Angeles, announced today its first-ever gala event, “Celebrating Change,” will take place Sunday, April 29 at Casa...
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2018-04-23 15:16:32
During his last week as Oklahoma’s attorney general, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt requested
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2018-04-23 14:07:37
The Art Institute of Chicago has received a historic gift. What will they do with it?
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2018-04-23 14:03:11
Former Oxfam official Helen Evans says although each organization has its own work to do on preventing sexual abuse and harassment, the aid sector needs an office of an ombudsman.
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2018-04-23 13:58:53
Bill Mechanic served on the AMPAS board twice and produced the Oscars TV broadcast in 2010. He used his board resignation to focus public attention on the governance and management issues that...
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2018-04-23 13:53:41
Does Your Nonprofit Teach Democracy?
Nonprofits need to look beyond boards as the scope of governance and see every interaction as an opportunity to build political efficacy.
Nonprofits need to look beyond boards as the scope of governance and see every interaction as an opportunity to build political efficacy.
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2018-04-23 13:48:46
Study Looks at Funder Culpability in Nonprofit Failure
Managing cash flow can be tricky for nonprofits. A newly released study from the Open Road Alliance identifies some of the ways philanthropy inadvertently contributes to grantee cash flow crunches,...
Managing cash flow can be tricky for nonprofits. A newly released study from the Open Road Alliance identifies some of the ways philanthropy inadvertently contributes to grantee cash flow crunches,...
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2018-04-23 13:44:51
The #MeToo Board Discussion whose Time Has Come
Even organizations that have not yet directly faced sexual misconduct accusations would be wise to consider whether they need an organizational and cultural reboot.
Even organizations that have not yet directly faced sexual misconduct accusations would be wise to consider whether they need an organizational and cultural reboot.
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2018-04-23 13:44:18
A SCOTUS Win on Immigration—Or Is It?
Is Justice Gorsuch’s recent swing vote to the left a cause for celebration?
Is Justice Gorsuch’s recent swing vote to the left a cause for celebration?
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2018-04-23 13:43:08
Networked Governance: Gaining New Insights into This Unique Approach to Leadership
As David O. Renz posited more than a dozen years ago, boards are merely one structure of a larger governance system, and you ignore that at great risk to your cause and your organization. This...
As David O. Renz posited more than a dozen years ago, boards are merely one structure of a larger governance system, and you ignore that at great risk to your cause and your organization. This...
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2018-04-20 15:00:46
How Board Members Can Learn to Spot Red Flags
FROM THE ARCHIVES: As we head into a time of uncertainty in terms of policies and funding streams, the wise nonprofit executive will be planning a session to help their board members understand...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: As we head into a time of uncertainty in terms of policies and funding streams, the wise nonprofit executive will be planning a session to help their board members understand...
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2018-04-20 14:32:58
Louisiana Legislature Considers Cut to Nonprofit Legal Aid to Fund Public Defenders
In Louisiana, a state bill seeks to increase funding for public defenders, but only by cutting support for the nonprofits who support public defenders in their work. The amount at play? A paltry...
In Louisiana, a state bill seeks to increase funding for public defenders, but only by cutting support for the nonprofits who support public defenders in their work. The amount at play? A paltry...
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2018-04-20 16:19:49
The value of a volunteer hour continues to rise, up to $24.69 in 2017. The figure is a 2.3-percent increase from 2016 and is part…
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2018-04-17 20:36:03
The mobile fundraising platform OneCause has acquired Great Feats, a social engagement and fundraising product. Financial details were not disclosed. The addition of peer-to-peer social fundraising...
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2018-04-17 14:46:34
NEW ORLEANS — Two surveys on the economic health of philanthropy and released here at the annual international conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals…
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2018-04-17 14:14:30
“Plannual” Giving” Encourages Annual Donors To Make Planned Gifts
You use many resources to encourage support for your organization’s mission. From special events to direct mail, your annual giving program is the foundation for…
You use many resources to encourage support for your organization’s mission. From special events to direct mail, your annual giving program is the foundation for…
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2018-04-17 14:13:44
Dallas Sisters Picked As Outstanding Youth Philanthropists
Isabelle, Katherine and Trinity Adams are sisters from Dallas, Texas, aged 14, 12 and 8, respectively. They raised more than $1.5 million to provide clean…
Isabelle, Katherine and Trinity Adams are sisters from Dallas, Texas, aged 14, 12 and 8, respectively. They raised more than $1.5 million to provide clean…
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2018-04-16 16:06:15
Toronto Fundraiser Wins International Award for Service
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) awarded the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Leadership to AFP, the association’s highest volunteer and leadership recognition, to James…
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) awarded the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Leadership to AFP, the association’s highest volunteer and leadership recognition, to James…
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2018-04-16 16:06:13
Lynn Croneberger Picked As Outstanding Fundraising Professional
Lynn Croneberger, chief executive officer of SOS Children’s Villages-USA, the U.S. headquarters of SOS Children’s Villages International, was selected as the 2018 Outstanding Fundraising...
Lynn Croneberger, chief executive officer of SOS Children’s Villages-USA, the U.S. headquarters of SOS Children’s Villages International, was selected as the 2018 Outstanding Fundraising...
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2018-04-16 16:06:09
Sensitive Stewardship And Donors with Dementia
Donors older than age 65 give a disproportionately large percentage of total gifts in the U.S. In fact, according to multiple data sources, 47 percent…
Donors older than age 65 give a disproportionately large percentage of total gifts in the U.S. In fact, according to multiple data sources, 47 percent…
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2018-04-13 18:44:28
Salsa Labs Acquired By Private Equity Firm
Salsa Labs, a nonprofit fundraising and marketing software provider, has been acquired by Accel-KKR. The tech-focused private equity firm, with operations in Menlo Park, Calif.,…
Salsa Labs, a nonprofit fundraising and marketing software provider, has been acquired by Accel-KKR. The tech-focused private equity firm, with operations in Menlo Park, Calif.,…
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2018-04-13 15:52:32
5 Minutes, 20 Slides Ignite Life, Tech Ideas At NTC
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Check your assumptions. Use a P.S. in solicitation emails. Make incremental, continuous progress toward your goals. Take the time to learn…
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Check your assumptions. Use a P.S. in solicitation emails. Make incremental, continuous progress toward your goals. Take the time to learn…
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2018-04-23 17:00:00
Right on time before the launch of the ticket sales on Tuesday April 24, 2018, the Life Ball organization office announced the first prominent congratulators for the 25th Life Ball: Paris...
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2018-04-23 15:30:00
The People Concern, a nonprofit organization leading the effort to end homelessness in Los Angeles, announced today its first-ever gala event, “Celebrating Change,” will take...
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2018-04-23 14:00:00
Food Bank For New York City, the city’s leading hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs, celebrated friends and vital community members at its...
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2018-04-23 12:45:00
2018 SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon Draws Thousands Of Women From Around The World
Thousands of women from around the world took to New York’s Central Park on Sunday, April 15, to participate in the 15th Annual SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon. The race, presented...
Thousands of women from around the world took to New York’s Central Park on Sunday, April 15, to participate in the 15th Annual SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon. The race, presented...
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2018-04-23 11:00:00
Spotlight: Selena Gomez's Charity Work
Selena Gomez is taking the world by storm; she has already gained world-wide recognition for her role in the Emmy Award winning show ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ on the Disney Channel...
Selena Gomez is taking the world by storm; she has already gained world-wide recognition for her role in the Emmy Award winning show ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ on the Disney Channel...
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2018-04-23 11:00:00
Charitybuzz Announces First-ever Curates: Travel & Food Auction For Non-profits Around the World
Charitybuzz, the leading auction site for cause, announced today that it has launched its first-ever Curates: Travel & Food auction, featuring specially curated, one-of-a-kind experiences,...
Charitybuzz, the leading auction site for cause, announced today that it has launched its first-ever Curates: Travel & Food auction, featuring specially curated, one-of-a-kind experiences,...
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2018-04-23 10:00:00
Spotlight: Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project's Celebrity Supporters
The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) was created in 2007 by actress and UN Messenger of Peace, Charlize Theron, in collaboration with the Entertainment Industry Foundation. CTAOP...
The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) was created in 2007 by actress and UN Messenger of Peace, Charlize Theron, in collaboration with the Entertainment Industry Foundation. CTAOP...
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2018-04-20 17:00:00
will.i.am Joins Jury for $1M Chivas Venture Startup Competition
Tech entrepreneur and creative innovator will.i.am has been announced as a judge for the Chivas Venture – a global competition that gives away $1 million in no-strings funding every year...
Tech entrepreneur and creative innovator will.i.am has been announced as a judge for the Chivas Venture – a global competition that gives away $1 million in no-strings funding every year...
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2018-04-20 15:30:00
The Elders Encourage Integrity And Transparency Across Zimbabwe's Transition
The Elders today encouraged all political actors in Zimbabwe to deliver integrity and transparency across the country’s transition, including a level playing field ahead of the upcoming...
The Elders today encouraged all political actors in Zimbabwe to deliver integrity and transparency across the country’s transition, including a level playing field ahead of the upcoming...
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2018-04-20 14:00:00
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles To Host Annual Accessories For Success Scholarship Luncheon
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) hosts its annual Accessories for Success Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, April 22nd at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills presented...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) hosts its annual Accessories for Success Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, April 22nd at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills presented...
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2018-04-23 18:29:12
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2018-04-23 18:29:12
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2018-04-23 18:29:12
ߑ TIL The 8 hour workday was devised so that workers could evenly divide 24 hours between: "Eight hours' labour, Eight hours' recreation,... via Hvper.com
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2018-04-23 18:29:12
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ߑ Matt Campbell dies after a valiant attempt at the London Marathon via Hvper.com
ߑ Matt Campbell dies after a valiant attempt at the London Marathon via Hvper.com
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2018-04-23 18:29:12
ߑ Why IBM Has Fired 20,000 Workers In The Past Five Years via Hvper.com
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ߑ Why IBM Has Fired 20,000 Workers In The Past Five Years via Hvper.com
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2018-04-23 18:29:12
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ߑ We . . . may have made a terrible mistake via Hvper.com
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2018-04-23 18:29:12
ߑ We Can Guess The Age That You Lost Your Virginity By Asking Just 6 Questions via Hvper.com
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2018-04-23 16:56:44
Mom and son create action plan for dementia; after 12 months, she's back to her old self.
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2018-04-23 15:24:00
It's great that you're buying Fairtrade coffee and chocolate, but now it's time to apply that standard to your wardrobe.
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2018-04-23 14:00:00
These delightful mementos of the Irish countryside remind us of nature's beauty, but are also responsibly sourced and packaged.
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2018-04-23 13:00:00
Micro-apartment in historic townhouse is an 'attic transformer'
An awkward attic space in a heritage building in Manhattan is made into a fully functional home with some clever ideas.
An awkward attic space in a heritage building in Manhattan is made into a fully functional home with some clever ideas.
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2018-04-23 11:57:08
Photo: It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a hawk moth!
Say hello to a member of one of the largest – and most interesting – moth families in the world.
Say hello to a member of one of the largest – and most interesting – moth families in the world.
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2018-04-23 11:00:00
The Skyrider 2.0 just might be the greenest way to fly
We have standing room in landbuses, why not airbuses?
We have standing room in landbuses, why not airbuses?
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2018-04-23 10:38:00
Why you should plant flowers alongside vegetables
Flowers have a remarkable ability to keep your veggie crop strong and healthy. Here's what you need to do.
Flowers have a remarkable ability to keep your veggie crop strong and healthy. Here's what you need to do.
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2018-04-23 10:06:59
Electrify America to install ultra-fast chargers at 100+ Walmart stores
Let's hope they are near the highways.
Let's hope they are near the highways.
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2018-04-21 13:18:00
The problems with Amsterdam's plastic-free grocery aisle
The aisle relies heavily on biodegradable plastics, which have serious drawbacks.
The aisle relies heavily on biodegradable plastics, which have serious drawbacks.
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2018-04-21 00:24:00
This is what a year's worth of plastic looks like
Daniel Webb's project is a profound reminder that "there is no away" when it comes to plastic trash.
Daniel Webb's project is a profound reminder that "there is no away" when it comes to plastic trash.
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2018-04-19 17:48:10
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(Español) When 85-year-old Don Andrés Rodríguez Rodríguez described the place where he grew up, he answered without hesitation. “Perfect, my community is...
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2018-04-13 17:52:27
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An attack on the Syrian town of Douma Saturday killed more than 40 people and injured hundreds, many of them women and children. […]
Syrian NGOs Respond...
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2018-04-06 19:36:06
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Cholera originated in Asia, but now presents a global threat. This acute intestinal disease is biologically caused by exposure to the vibrio cholerae […]
Emergency...
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2018-03-29 16:42:50
Health at the Sky’s Edge
Direct Relief Direct Relief - After driving six hours due west from Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city, weaving along the heavily trafficked Prithvi Highway, a coursing corridor that […] Health...
Direct Relief Direct Relief - After driving six hours due west from Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city, weaving along the heavily trafficked Prithvi Highway, a coursing corridor that […] Health...
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2018-04-23 14:58:16
Here are four stories from the past week that you should know about.
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2018-04-20 15:48:54
Here are three things that no one is talking about this Earth Day.
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2018-04-19 17:04:08
Climate change can seem like an impossibly large problem — what can any one of us do? Three recent books can help point the way.
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2018-04-17 19:58:44
Social media turns tide of ocean protection in Brazil
Brazil recently announced the creation of two marine protected areas totaling 900,000 square kilometers.
Brazil recently announced the creation of two marine protected areas totaling 900,000 square kilometers.
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2018-04-16 14:31:16
In case you missed it: 3 big stories from our world
Human Nature shares three stories from the past week that you should know about.
Human Nature shares three stories from the past week that you should know about.
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2018-04-12 17:40:17
To save marine habitats, conservationists find natural ally: surfers
Hundreds of areas with world-class waves also contain a variety of diverse marine species.
Hundreds of areas with world-class waves also contain a variety of diverse marine species.
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2018-04-09 14:35:44
In case you missed it: 3 big stories from our world
Human Nature shares three stories from the past week that you should know about.
Human Nature shares three stories from the past week that you should know about.
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2018-04-05 21:02:11
3 new scientific discoveries you should know about
Scientists prove that donations and funding for environmental projects do work and whales’ pasts can influence the future decisions they make.
Scientists prove that donations and funding for environmental projects do work and whales’ pasts can influence the future decisions they make.
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2018-04-04 19:56:02
‘My Africa’ field notes: Portraits of hope for Africa’s elephants
Here are some of our favorite photos taken at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, with stories about the elephants and the caregivers who look after them.
Here are some of our favorite photos taken at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, with stories about the elephants and the caregivers who look after them.
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2018-04-03 18:10:23
Voices of the Alto Mayo: Women in charge
María Hernández describes her life in the Alto Mayo and how it has changed since she and her sister, Maximila, signed a conservation agreement.
María Hernández describes her life in the Alto Mayo and how it has changed since she and her sister, Maximila, signed a conservation agreement.
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2018-04-23 15:47:56
Yes, it's possible to care for your skin and the earth at the same time.
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2018-04-23 15:16:32
During his last week as Oklahoma’s attorney general, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt requested
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2018-04-23 11:14:43
Travis Reinking's guns were taken away after he tried to meet with the president, but his dad apparently got them back for him.
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2018-04-23 10:33:42
Michael Bloomberg Contributes $4.5 Million For Paris Climate Deal After Trump Bails
"America made a commitment."
"America made a commitment."
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2018-04-23 09:45:30
NASA Aircraft Spots Mysterious Circles In Remote Arctic Sea Ice
Scientists say they haven't seen these features before.
Scientists say they haven't seen these features before.
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2018-04-22 17:27:17
Trump Celebrates Earth Day By Praising Rollback Of Environmental Protections
The president's dubious logic on conservation is being called out on Twitter.
The president's dubious logic on conservation is being called out on Twitter.
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2018-04-22 12:00:52
This Year, Earth Day Is On Nov. 6
Those of us who care about the environment need to get to the polls.
Those of us who care about the environment need to get to the polls.
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2018-04-21 23:00:49
Apocalypse How? What Novels Screw Up About Climate Change
We're obsessed with grim environmental tales, but most of them miss the point.
We're obsessed with grim environmental tales, but most of them miss the point.
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2018-04-21 00:40:02
Michael Bloomberg Accuses Scott Pruitt Of Abandoning The Environment '100 Percent'
"To debunk science and walk away from it is ridiculous," the former mayor said.
"To debunk science and walk away from it is ridiculous," the former mayor said.
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2018-04-20 21:30:43
How To Raise Kids Who Care About The Environment
In honor of Earth Day, we asked parents and conservationists for their advice.
In honor of Earth Day, we asked parents and conservationists for their advice.
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2018-04-19 17:54:42
His former family asked a local animal shelter to euthanize him. They refused.
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2018-03-24 20:09:35
"Barks not bullets," read one sign.
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2018-04-17 13:18:38
This National Volunteer Week, the Red Cross is grateful for the work and support of our volunteers. Nationally, the Red Cross has more than 300,000 volunteers, over 90 percent of ...
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2018-04-16 13:15:31
As a law enforcement officer and paramedic for many years, I knew the importance of blood donations and emergency medical training. However, I was not a regular blood donor. Witnessing ...
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2018-04-06 13:01:43
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time when we honor the youngest members of military families for the sacrifices they make every day. This is especially important ...
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2018-04-05 16:19:09
Wacky Weather Terms with The Weather Channel’s Tom Niziol
Spring is finally here! Although we’re excited about the warmer weather and cool breezes, spring is also a season that’s known for unpredictable weather conditions. As we focus year-round...
Spring is finally here! Although we’re excited about the warmer weather and cool breezes, spring is also a season that’s known for unpredictable weather conditions. As we focus year-round...
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2018-03-28 13:00:14
Coach Blacklock of the Harlem Globetrotters: “The Red Cross is the Real Deal.”
Jimmy Blacklock, coach for the Harlem Globetrotters, was at home when a hurricane hit his community. He and his family had to be rescued from their home and taken to ... The post Coach Blacklock...
Jimmy Blacklock, coach for the Harlem Globetrotters, was at home when a hurricane hit his community. He and his family had to be rescued from their home and taken to ... The post Coach Blacklock...
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2018-03-27 13:07:28
Four Simple Things You Can Do to Support Red Cross Giving Day
Tomorrow, March 28, is our fourth annual American Red Cross Giving Day! We hope you’ll join us and thousands of others across the country to help those who have lost ... The post Four Simple...
Tomorrow, March 28, is our fourth annual American Red Cross Giving Day! We hope you’ll join us and thousands of others across the country to help those who have lost ... The post Four Simple...