The Girl Effect: Powerful social and economic change brought about when adolescent girls in the developing world have an opportunity to participate in their society and be a powerful force of change for themselves, their families, communities and nations.

Fur used in fashion is innately cruel. The unfortunate animals involved in fur fashion are either factory "farmed" or trapped and then killed, only to end up as a bit of trim or other so-called fashion item. We need you to do your part and work with us

Here's a short video clip of the volcano show that happens every 60 minutes each night at The Mirage in Las Vegas.

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One of my all time favorite websites is Dr. Leslie Taylor's Rain-tree.com and my favorite section of the website is the plant database she has painstakingly compiled.

Solar electricity can contribute largely to the energy needs of two-thirds of the world's population - including those in remote areas - by 2030. This is the main conclusion of the Solar Generation report, published by The European Photovoltaic Industry.

Short video on the implications of nuclear weapons. Worth a look to reinforce the case against nuclear arms. Thanks to Pete C. for the heads-up.

The hunter is becoming the hunted. Republican VP candidate Sarah Palin's colorful life story as an avid hunter and "hockey mom" is quickly turning the little-known Alaska governor into a juicy target for late-night U.S. television talk-show hosts.

It's true -- elephants never forget. And that may mean the difference between life and death for herds coping with climate change. This wisdom or memory can give a herd or family group an edge if confronted with drought or other kind of scarcity.

The Blue Springs Heritage Center 33 acres (13.4 hectares), formerly the Eureka Springs Gardens, is a historic tourist attraction containing native plants and hardwood...