Water is the essential building block of life. But it is more than just essential to quench thirst or protect health – water is vital for creating jobs and supporting economic, social, and human development. That is why this year, the theme of World Water Day is ‘Better Water, Better Jobs’ and focuses on the central role that water plays i...
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It might seem like a neat idea to get kids out of the classroom and into the fresh air, but creating and maintaining a school garden offers much more to young students than simply that. In the city of Norman, Oklahoma, Earth Rebirth has been introducing elementary and high-school kids to the concept of sustainable gardening, and in particular the m...
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By JO1 Gawlowicz (DN-ST-92-00823) [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsMankind has been at war since the beginning of time and losses are usually counted in the form of casualties, the number of wounded soldiers, the rise and fall of cities, and more. However, one silent victim in almost every act of war has been the environm... Read more
Many people forget that charity not only includes helping and giving to people, but it encompasses the environment as well. Last week, June 5th, was World Environment Day (WED). On WED the United Nations encourages worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over time it has become a global event celebrated in over 100 countries. On this da...
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