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The Largest Landfill in Latin America has Been Turned into a Mangrove Forest
At nearly 150 acres, the Jardim Gramacho landfill in Rio de Janeiro was one of the largest and most infamous in all of Latin...
Watch the Moment a Sloth Thanks Its Rescuers for Saving It From Oncoming Traffic
After this good Samaritan came to the rescue of a sloth in traffic, the critter bid a fond farewell to his hero with an adorable smile and wave of its claws.
These Scientists Have Managed to Stop the Progress of Alzheimer’s in Animals
This treatment is making headlines in South America for its groundbreaking ability to halt the development of Alzheimer’s in animals.
Brazilian researchers discovered the importance...
Corruption Money Seized From Ex-Governor to Pay Backlog of Employee Wages
Though Brazil is well known for its corruption and impunity, state employees are rejoicing over the reclamation of government funds from the former Governor...
Anonymous Tip Saves Olympic Swimmer From Skin Cancer
Olympic swimmer Mackenzie "Mack" Horton posted a thank you this week to an anonymous guardian angel who told him to get a mole on his chest checked out.
Watch Barack and Michelle Get Psyched About the Olympics With a Pop Quiz
Before we began cheering on our national teams, President Obama and the First Lady teamed up to share their favorite Olympic memories.
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She Swam for Her Life to the Greek Coast, Now Syrian Refugee is Olympic Hopeful
A teen-aged girl who saved the lives of fellow refugees may soon represent them at the 2016 Olympics.
Fleeing Syria last August, Yusra Mardini and...
Penguin Always Returns From the Sea to Visit Man Who Saved Its Life
A retired bricklayer’s act of kindness four years ago has won him a penguin friend for life.
When João Pereira de Souza found an oil-soaked...
How to Build a Rainforest in Just Eight Years (WATCH)
Destruction of the Brazilian Rainforest is an all too common headline in world news. That’s why stories like the Reserva Ecológico de Guapiaçu (REGUA)...
Action On the Field Powers Lights at Brazilian Football Pitch
Teams chasing each other on a soccer field produces a lot of energy -- enough to power the flood lights illuminating the field.
Football legend Pele attended Wednesday's...
Cities Almost Double Climate Actions Since 2011, C40 Says
The world’s 63 biggest cities have almost doubled the activities they undertake to reduce climate change since 2011, according to a report from the...
Chinese Olympics Fan Pedals Rickshaw Around the World for ‘Spirit of the Games’
Three years ago, a Chinese farmer packed his worldly possessions into a rusty rickshaw, and, after pedaling 37,500 miles (60,000 km) through 16 countries...
Aussies Petition Their Government, Secure Historic Marine Protection for Coral Sea
Pushed by a chorus of 486,900 citizens, the Australian government announced Thursday their intention to create the world’s largest marine reserve, a highly protected...
Brazilian Slum Landfill Turned into Park by Volunteers
A former landfill in a Rio de Janeiro slum has been turned into a park thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers.
"People came here...
Canadian Soccer League Helps Homeless Become Whole Again
Joining the Canadian soccer team and preparing to compete in the Homeless World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, are players whom "street soccer" delivered...
40 Victories Since the First Earth Day: 40th Anniversary Timeline
Since the first Earth Day 40 years ago, America has become a cleaner, safer, more beautiful place with less pollution, more pristine rivers, fewer...
Socialite’s School Brings Hope To Brazilian Slum
Poverty and violence are part of every day life for children living in Brazil's slums. But a Rio de Janeiro socialite is fighting...
Brazilians Promote Good News ‘Day of Light’ March 9
On March 9th, if you see a newpaper or magazine with any good news published, buy it. This is The Day of Light, a...
Clean Up the World Weekend Mobilizes Millions
Some 35 million volunteers from 122 countries are expected take part this weekend in rubbish-clearing efforts along coastlines and waterways across the globe as...