People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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After Wiping Out $6.7 Billion in Medical Debt, 'RIP Medical Debt' Is Just Getting Started

Nonprofit RIP Medical Debt buys up unpaid hospital bills plaguing low-income patients and frees them from having to pay.
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Regenerative Agriculture in Mexico Boosts Yields While Restoring Nature

The initiative intends to restore soil health and in the process store carbon, free up more land for conservation, and maintain jobs in rural areas.
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These Mates are Growing Mullets for Mental Health Research

It’s business in the front, party in the back… and mental health awareness all around. 
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The Ultimate List of Environmental Holidays

Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international environmental awareness days, weeks, and months.
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Three eco-friendly products: Reusable paper towels, zero-waste toothpaste, and reusable stasher bags

29 Best Eco-Friendly Products for Every Room in the House

We know we’re going to buy things — so why not vote with our dollar by only choosing to purchase products that are good for the planet.
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Kenya's LGBTQ+ Football Team Offers a 'Safe Space' for Lesbian Players

LGBTQ+ stars like Megan Rapinoe are lighting up women's football. But in Kenya, lesbian players face stigma and threats.
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Indigenous Activists in Borneo Claim Win as Logging Firm Removes Equipment From Disputed Area

Malaysian timber giant Samling has removed logging equipment from a long-disputed area in Sarawak state’s Upper Baram Forest Area, in what the Penan Indigenous community is calling a win for forest protection.
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11 Best Teachers To Follow on TikTok for Learning & Laughter

Teacher TikTok has become a place for educators to connect and encourage one another — and their students.
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Tree Quote Graphic: The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. — Nelson Henderson

The 77 Absolute Best Quotes About Trees

This week we've compiled the most meaningful quotes about trees, forests, and environmentalism from folks who care greatly about protecting the Earth. Their words are powerful reminders of our responsibility to our planet.
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The 50 Most Meaningful Jobs in America, Ranked

In a perfect world, one’s passion for a job would be matched by salary. But unfortunately, that’s not always how the job market works
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How Can Mangroves Help Turn the Tide Against Climate Change?

Mangrove forests are an important tool in combatting climate change. Compared with other forests, the mangrove ecosystem has a superior ability to store carbon, and that can help slow the warming of the planet.
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How To Keep Teachers Teaching (Start By Paying Them More)

Teachers are being stretched thinner than ever before. So how do we keep teachers teaching — and not just teaching, but living full, healthy lives?
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