
YouTubers Dan & Phil raise thousands for humanitarian aid during livestream
The duo logged on to celebrate Phil Lester's birthday by entertaining their audience and raising funds for two hours.
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A flutter of endangered butterflies will be released along California coast in new restoration project
Supported by a $1.5 million grant, the effort involves restoring the butterfly's habitat, planting 35,000 early blue violets, and breeding caterpillars in captivity to bolster the population.
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New study finds the best things to say when offering someone support (and what to avoid)
Phrases like "I'm proud of you," "You've got this," and "I believe in you" can make a huge impact, according to survey participants.
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Mayor of Boston commutes with residents to learn how to improve public transit
Michelle Wu, the first woman and person of color Mayor in Boston, has a history of advocating for transportation improvements. Her new TikTok series does just that.
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Community collaboration led to groundbreaking manatee rescue efforts
Environmental agencies, NGOs and local fishing communities have joined forces to create a network to respond to emergencies involving stranded Antillean manatees.
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New bird-friendly label drives sustainable maple farming
A relatively new program in Vermont is helping both maple syrup-producing farms and their customers to improve forest habitats preferred by a diversity of bird species.
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Tim Robinson confronts climate change with hilarious PSA
In his distinctive style, Robinson humorously addresses climate change by playing a raucous TV show host in a sketch for Yellow Dot Studios.
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Meet the innovative nonprofit that brings video games to children in hospitals
Nonprofit Gamers Outreach makes it easier for hospitalized children to play their favorite games and maintain a sense of normalcy.
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World Central Kitchen reaches milestone, serving 22 million meals in Gaza
The organization has deployed over 800 trucks, set up 27 kitchens, and introduced innovative approaches like wood pellet-fueled stoves to overcome fuel transportation restrictions.
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New report: Plastic bag bans have already prevented billions of bags from being used
“The bottom line is that plastic bag bans work. People realize quickly it’s easy to live without plastic bags and get used to bringing a bag from home or skipping a bag when they can.”
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Coding with compassion: These vegan tech volunteers work to end animal exploitation
A global volunteer-based group of tech experts creates free projects, such as Vegan Bootcamp and an Animal Rights Map, aiming to inspire and support advocates for animals.
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