Courtesy of UC Berkeley News Center By Carol Ness A forest-to-be of redwood trees and red-berried toyon shrubs sprouted on a hillside near Lawrence Hall of Science over the weekend, thanks to the hard work of 100 volunteers from the UC Berkeley campus and community. The saplings are native species, and were planted to replace [...]

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This inspiring video imparts the story of a brilliant, resourceful 15 year old from Sierra Lione, West Africa, Kelvin Doe, who caught the attention of M.I.T. PhD student, David Sengeh, resulting in a wonderful growth opportunity for both young men. Tweet

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By Emily Cochrane for Florida International University News It’s 9 a.m. on a July morning. The temperature has already surpassed 85 degrees. Most people are huddling in their cool, air-conditioned havens, but not Ryan Vogel. The FIU student is already hard at work in FIU’s Nature Preserve, his shirt stained with perspiration and his black [...]

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What could better symbolize the interconnection of the world than its oceans? The ocean provides jobs, food, recreation and challenge. It is home to the biggest and smallest of creatures, accessible to millions of humans who sail, surf, swim, dive, and try to harness its power. It is beautiful, dangerous and awesome. World Oceans Day [...]

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead Donating your precious time obviously benefits nonprofit and voluntary organizations, communities, the environment and society as a whole. But have you considered that volunteering can bring you personal benefits as [...]

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Press release from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business – Amy Spooner The WaterWheel literally lifts a huge burden from the shoulders of women and girls. – Cynthia Koenig Most of us don’t think twice about turning on a faucet and seeing potable water pour out. But for an estimated one billion people [...]

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Is it possible to help and preserve the natural world, without setting a toe outside your door? Perhaps you have some time, Internet access, and a burning desire to make a difference in the world, but your “spare” time is late at night, or you just can’t factor travel into the equation. Many organizations are [...]

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One thing I can think of that can solve issues with sustainability, in any city, is improving communication between everyone on events and various environmental groups. Sounds easy enough in this age, but it’s real action that we are really missing out on. It seems that there is a missing link when it comes to [...]

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By Katie Wedemeyer The first of two articles on Campus Ecology Clubs and how to start one. I hold a degree in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution (EBE) from the University of California, San Diego and having attended a university with such a renowned reputation for science majors, I was disappointed with the lack of opportunities [...]

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An ambitious New Year’s Resolution has yielded UC Davis student, Brennan Bird, some publicity, an iPad and a life lesson. “Waste” is an illusion – a resource in the wrong place. I aim to do all I can to share this value with the world. My name is Brennan Bird and I’m a senior Nature [...]

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