Society and Lifestyle
Help protect our National Parks with a new video challenge
The new “Your Parks Video Challenge” campaign, sponsored by the National Park Foundation and Olympus (the camera people), wants you to submit a video at Yourparks.com for a chance to win an exclusive trip to the National Park of Your Choice, an Olympus PEN Camera Kit, and more.
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How to inspire kids to connect with nature
The Children of the Earth Foundation has expanded its youth “Survival School” to a new location in Grass Valley, California, bringing a rather unique approach to connecting children and nature in the western United States. The non-profit is offering week-long courses for youth, teens and families in California and British Columbia as well as working with local schools and groups to create programs that meet the goals and interests of each organization.
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Dartmouth's 'Big Green' road trip heads to New York
Fifteen eco-conscious Dartmouth students are boarding the “Big Green Bus: A Vehicle for Change” for its 5th annual cross-country adventure to educate America about sustainability and green living.
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Planet Green goes 'Blue' in August
Discovery’s popular green-living brand, Planet Green, will be ushering in the end of summer with “Blue August” - a month-long campaign of on-and-off-air programming focusing on the world’s most precious resource: water.
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Locals know best: new online travel guides by local gurus
Online wellness community InnerRewards.com has just launched a new online travel guide by locals, highlighting the best spas deals, restaurants, outdoor exercise tips and more throughout the U.S.
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Carbon offsets for students studying abroad
A new partnership between GlobaLinks and the Colorado Carbon Fund is aiming to allow students to offset their carbon emissions when studying abroad. The new initiative is a new addition to GlobaLink’s list of green programs, encouraging students to be prepared for cultural differences while remaining environmentally conscious.
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Fair trade tourism in South Africa gains ground
With an official endorsement by the international Fair Trade Labeling Organization, Fair Trade Tourism South Africa is launching a pilot program of travel itineraries to South Africa to benefit the development of poor communities in the region.
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Adventure goes social with a new online network
Adventure and eco-travelers gather online to share trip experiences and future itineraries on the new, free social travel network MyAdventures.com. Exploring over 40 adventure travel topics, members can aggregate their Facebook profiles into the new site and help spread the coolness everywhere.
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LIVEH20: Water Woodstock for Peace, Health & Sustainability
LIVE H2O, Concert for the Living Water, will stream live across the internet in HD video on June 19-21, 2009. The event’s purpose is to advance activism by inspiring scientists, recording artists, religious leaders, spiritualists, and audiences worldwide to environmental activism honoring water to promote peace, health, and plenty of clean water for everyone.
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Plant a tree, play your part for World Environment Day
People across the globe are counting down to June 5: World Environment Day by participating in UNEP’s ambitious tree planting target that will not only encourage world leaders to seal a climate change deal in Copenhagen, but will also support the Billion Tree Campaign.
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Prince of Wales launches a new online campaign to Save the Rainforests
Alongside an impressive array of eco-activists and celebrities, The Prince of Wales has officially launched a new online public awareness campaign, “Prince’s Rainforests Project”, to save the rainforests of the world.
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Travelers tense on the brink of swine flu pandemic
While global health officials are meeting to determine the best strategies to deal with the swine flu virus, travelers can find up-to-the-minute information on individual policies and screening procedures related to the prevention of the swine flu, as well as learn some “best practices” on how to prevent the spread of the virus.
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The Climate Project partners with 'Cool the Earth' to teach kids about global warming
Al Gore’s Grassroots Organization, “The Climate Project”, is partnering with with Bay Area non-profit, “Cool the Earth”, to educate and motivate kids K-8 to preserve the environment and reduce global warming.
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New National Children's Museum inspires children to change the world
Scheduled to open in 2013, the National Children’s Museum will be a world-class cultural and educational center dedicated to engaging children and empowering them to make a difference.
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Six Flags fights kids' cancer with 'A Walk in the Park'
Six Flags Friends and Cure Kids Cancer have teamed up to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancers through its “A Walk In The Park” program - a unique walk-a-thon at all domestic Six Flags properties April 26 through July 26 offering local neighborhoods a distinct, interactive setting to participate in a global cause.
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