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Boeing helps Haiti rebuild, schools are top priority

A Boeing contribution of $900,000 will help support the reconstruction of Haiti’s public education system – bringing the company’s financial dedication to recovery efforts for the small nation effected by January’s earthquake to a whopping $2.3 million.

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Meet the next generation of green leaders

Last week’s UNEP youth conference in California provided a unique opportunity for North American youth to showcase their environmental work on a global platform.

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iPhone app teaches kids about the green, great outdoors

An award-winning eco-educational series has officially launched a new iPhone application to connect children with nature and the environment – letting parents prepare their children for camping, hiking, and adventures in the great outdoors.

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How can New Yorkers experience the local great outdoors?

PlanetExplore.com has just launched in New York to give residents a comprehensive online resource for local outdoor activities.

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Doubletree helps Feed the World this holiday season

Doubletree has partnered up with the UN to combat worldwide hunger with its new “Community Drive to Fight World Hunger” campaign.

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Volunteer travel organization in Africa gains new accolades in Responsible Tourism

African Impact, a family-run African voluntourism organization, has been nominated for the prestigious Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award; the Imvelo Awards have had a huge impact on tourism in South Africa, creating significant awareness of environmental management issues.

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Help Congress protect our kids from toxic chemicals

Scientific studies are emerging on an almost daily basis that continually link toxic chemical exposure to serious health problems, especially in young ones.

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Top 15 posts on how youth of the world can make a difference

Today’s youth have been born into a world where there is no room for compromise; where much-needed action is crucial in the face of the harsh environmental, political and social changes we have looming over our planet in the decades to come.

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Ontario resort builds a wetlands eco-boardwalk to heighten public support for conservation

The four-season Pine Vista Resort on Stoney Lake, Ontario, has unveiled a new, natural boardwalk through the property’s extensive wetlands to let guests safely experience the natural wonders of the many resident creatures and plant life that make the wetland ecosystem their home without damaging the land’s fragile ecosystem.

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Clean, green beaches are always good for family fun

As families and beach-lovers around the country prepare to flock to the shored for the July 4th weekend, the Clean Beach Council has just released its annual list of clean and healthy beaches for “National Clean Beaches Week” – highlighting family-friendly beaches that are clean, healthy and above all environmentally well-managed.

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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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Sea Turtles join a new eco education program for kids in San Juan

The InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino has started a new environmental education program for kids in line with World Sea Turtle Day. The new program is the latest addition to the resort’s Planet Trekkers Kids Club – a club that lets kids ages 4-12 learn the importance of the Earth, water, plants and animals. It teaches youngsters how caring for the planet and its creatures can be fun.

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Disney lands another award for a new eco-conscious travel site

AdventuresbyDisney.com just got named “Best Travel Website” at the Internet Advertising Competition Awards. While educating visitors on destinations around the world, the site also supports Adventures by Disney’s environmentally conscious focus.

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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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Fairmont and National Geographic create a kids 'Explorers Camp'

Fairmont Scottsdale has just announced a new partnership with National Geographic through the creation of an all-new “Explorers Camp” for kids this summer, where eight world-renowned National Geographic explorers will share stories of their adventures with participating families.

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G.A.P Adventures and Planeterra gear up to celebrate Earth Month 2009

G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading adventure travel company, is spearheading a number of initiatives for Earth Month to raise awareness of the importance of minimizing environmental impact and travelling in a low impact and sustainable manner.

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