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North American Exclusive! Eco-Friendly Steel Cuts Coal Use and Emissions
The process of manufacturing environmentally friendly steel not only reduces coal use by one-third, it also salvages plastic waste from garbage dumps, cooking it...
No Arms, No Legs, No Worries (Video)
Australian Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs, but today he is a motivational speaker traveling the world bringing hope to millions.
In this inspiring...
Rare White Koala Nursed Back to Health (Video)
A koala hospital in New South Wales, Australia, has nursed a rare, white koala back to health -- and returned it to the wild...
Steve Irwin’s Daughter Launches Eco-Friendly Fashion Line
A year after Steve Irwin’s death, daughter Bindi Irwin is launching a new eco-friendly fashion line for kids. The clothing, hats, bags and...
98-Year-Old Athlete Still Competes (Video)
A 98-year-old great-grandmother in Australia proves you are never too old to be a champion athlete. Ruth Frith still trains and competes in track...
U.S. Money May Some Day Be Plastic and Glowing to Stop Counterfeiters
The cashier in the sandwich shop was trained to recognize counterfeit money, a necessary skill these days since advanced computers and printers have made...
Lawnchair Takes Flight with Helium Balloons (Video)
In 1982 Larry Walters took flight in his patio chair attached to 45 helium-filled weather balloons. He rose to an altitude of 16,000 feet...
Govt. Encouraging Employment of Muslims by Debunking Myths
"In a bid to encourage employers to hire Muslims, the Australian Queensland Government has invested a sum of 19,100 dollars to debunk the 'myths'...
Top Ten Guide to the World’s Greenest Companies
Presenting a guide to the greenest companies in the UK and the world. On the top ten lists are Danish and Dutch companies (wind...
Purple Frog Among 24 New Species Found in Suriname
Scientists working in the South American highlands of Suriname found five new frog species, including a purple flourescent one, six species of fish, and...
Visiting Battlefields and WWII Memorial Brings Closure to Elderly Vets
The Greatest Generations Foundation, established in 2004, has so far helped more than 100 World War II veterans return to Europe to battle sites...
Koala Conservation Goes Global
"Australian and U.S. researchers hope to lift koala populations by chilling the marsupials’ semen and sending it to zoos around the world." (The Border...
Brewing a Sustainable Energy Solution — With Beer!
A joint project between Australia's most famous lager brewer, Foster's, and the University of Queensland to turn beer wastewater into electricity has won $140,000...
Communities Smile at the Payoffs From Friendliness
Port Phillip in Australia is encouraging people to smile or say "G'day" — the standard Australian greeting — to both neighbors and strangers as...
200 Service Stations Make the Switch to Greener Fuels
Australia — The ethanol industry in Queensland reached a major milestone, with more than 200 service stations now offering drivers the choice of renewable ethanol-blended...
San Francisco Ban Plastic Bags, Manitoba Town Too
Consumers have become unconscious about their shopping habits and stores are feeding the addiction by handing over purchases, even if they consist of a...
Sydney Dims Lights to Protest Emissions
The mayor of Sydney, Australia, led the city in a global warming awareness exercise this weekend by turning off all the lights for one...
Skinny New “Sliver Cells” to Slash Solar Costs by 60%
Australia — A new type of solar cell, the "Sliver Cell," using razor-thin strips of material, has the potential to revolutionize the global solar power...
NZ Aims to be World’s First Carbon Neutral Nation
New Zealand's new prime minister today set the ambitious goal of becoming the greenest country in the world, the first to offset all greenhouse...
Top Ten Stories of 2006: 9) Corporations Lead the Green Movement
Corporations are leading a Green Movement toward more recycling, environmentally friendly cars, and sustainable industry. Read 15 examples of socially responsible companies and the...