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Andrew Knapp sits in a forest with his black and white dog; a screenshot of an Instagram Broadcast Channel from Andrew Knapp

Dollar Dog Walks: How You Can Make a Difference While Walking Your Dog

Photographer and dog owner Andrew Knapp is introducing a dog walking campaign to raise funds for mental health organizations.
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Screenshots of TikToks by Mychal Threets frame an image of him in a library, wearing a t-shirt that reads "Bans off our books."

TikTok Defends 'Mychal the Librarian,' Confronting Online Hate with Empathy

A Bay Area librarian, known for his joyful approach to reading and social inclusion, responded to a cyberbullying campaign with empathy.
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A tattoo of pawprints on someone's ankle, a black and white pit bull, and a red, yellow, and orange painting next to a photo of a dog

Tattoos, Emo Proms & Puppy Paintings: How One Dog Rescue Is Finding New Ways To Bring in Donations

An animal rescue in Austintown, Ohio is raising money for their adoptable pets with flash tattoo sales, emo proms, and dog paintings.
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Araba Maze stands in front of a school bus while reading a book; a book vending machine contains picture books for kids; Araba Maze takes a selfie with a book

Meet the Woman Infiltrating Book Deserts With Vending Machines & Mobile Libraries

A self-proclaimed "radical street librarian" is addressing book deserts by providing free books to areas in Baltimore with limited access.
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Close-Up shot of a Great Tit bird perched on a branch

This is the unique reason bird feeders can help small species

Although we know that connecting with nature benefits human health and well-being, scientists still know relatively little about the consequences of providing food for wildlife.
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Petrel chick in the Galapagos

This Group in Ecuador Protects 10% of the World's Bird Species

The Jocotoco Foundation, an Ecuadorian non-profit organization, has carved out a distinctive approach to nature conservation in Ecuador, leveraging a mix of approaches to preserve habitats critical for endangered bird species and other wildlife.
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A miyamashijimi nectaring on a buckwheat flower

Preserving Nature's Artistry: How Human Communities Can Protect These Beautiful Blue Butterflies

Researchers with the University of Tokyo have teamed up with the town of Iijima in Nagano prefecture and a local agricultural cooperative to maintain this mixed landscape while reintroducing populations of the butterfly, whose population has grown.
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An illustration of two pieces of paper ripped in half; one side reads "president," the other reads "first lady."

Meet The First Lady Who Transformed Her Title — And Then Quit

Irina Karamanos Adrian took on her role with the intention of stepping down as soon as she transformed what it meant to be a First Lady.
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Olatunji Oboi Reed posing for the camera on his bike

This Black-led nonprofit in Chicago champions inclusive biking, boosting health and unity

Equiticity, based on the city’s West Side, is leading multiple initiatives to address BIPOC communities’ unique barriers to non-motorized transportation.
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Good News This Week: December 23, 2023 - Art, Manatees, & Marine Conservation

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A smiling man holds up boxes of t-shirts; a green t-shirt reads "Safety, Healing, Accountability, Housing, Healthcare, Education, Food, Water, Abolition… For Everyone.” 

This Small Business Specifically Hires People Impacted by Incarceration

The company not only provides meaningful jobs but also creates products that address the experiences of those impacted by incarceration.
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Students in a classroom, a LinX solar power panel, and young Rwandan children standing outside of a building

New Solar Power Deal Provides Rwandan Schools With Internet Connectivity

The initiative aims to quickly and affordably connect students to essential educational tools in a sustainable way.
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