People Doing Good

Stories of people making a difference in the world

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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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These People & Groups are Ensuring the Navajo Nation Has Access To Clean Water

Alongside Rotary and the nonprofit DigDeep, the Navajo are bringing a vital commodity to their ancestral homeland
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Can a New Encampment Strategy Get People Housed Permanently? Two Seattle Campers Find Different Answers

Grandma and Gonzo, two longtime campers moved from tents in an encampment near Bitter Lake to temporary housing in a hotel, as a step — they hoped — toward a permanent home.
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Burundian soldiers in a nursery

In Burundi, Former Combatants Who Razed Forests Now Raise Seedlings

The formerly warring factions are working together on the reforestation project that has been hailed as a fantastic initiative.
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From Invisible to Activists: How Spain's Migrants Self-Organized To Fight for Their Rights

Spain’s convoluted immigration and naturalization laws make it harder for undocumented migrants to find a path to citizenship outside regularization. These are the stories of several groups that are fighting to get their rights and get legal residence.
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Humanity Quote by MLK: Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.

39 Best Quotes About Humanity To Give You Hope

Despite seeing the weight of the world, we still have a lot of hope in humanity. And we believe you should too.
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Meet the Acrobats Using Parkour to Fight Light Pollution

Light pollution impacts human health, animal behavior, and the environment as a whole. These parkour athletes are going leaps and bounds to decrease artificial light in Europe.
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