Barbara Warmsley may look like a sweet, old woman but she's serious about helping you save money and the environment. She isn't the only one, though. Oxfam recently recruited a team of Green Grannies to offer advice and tips on all kinds of subjects like how to stay warm at night without turning on the heat.   Read more...

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A muddy, green patch of mud and plants might usually be overlooked. However, workers at Playa Viva find it nothing short of amazing. The green sprouts in question are "...an essential element in the delicate coastal ecosystem and one that is increasingly endangered all along the Pacific coast," the organization says.

The little green plants are important for the little green animals they serve: sea turtles. Playa Viva is a sustainable resort and turtle sanctuary located near Zihuatanejo, Mexico. It was founded to protect turtles from predators and poachers. The sanctuary is staffed by a team of local residents. The organization offers regular events so community members and visitors can take part in turtle releases and other exciting opportunities.   Read more...

Kathleen Ridihalgh says she started the website ecobly.com to help consumers find the greenest goods out there - those made with locally sourced, sustainable materials.

"My mission is to encourage people to look in their own neighborhoods, cities, counties, states and regions for the stuff of everyday life - from counter tops to toys to envelopes - to find out what they can buy from local producers," Ridihalgh said. "Before going to the big box stores, go ecobly first! For example, in the vicinity of my neighborhood of Ballard (a Seattle 'hood), I can find glass tiles, couches and coffee tables, wooden shelves, envelopes, and a slew of consignment, used goods and antique shops. All made with things right from my area

Nick Vujicic has no arms or legs but has come to terms with his lot in life and he delivers an inspirational speech to these school kids that they will probably never forget...   Read more...

Wangari Maathai talks about how her time in schools run by Catholic nuns and missionaries made her deeply value the idea of service.   Read more...

Coca Cola is the largest producer of bottled soda and beverages in the world, and is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable brands worldwide. They are estimated to own over half of the world's beverages.

Now, the Coca Cola company is setting an example for the industry by doubling the size of its hybrid electric deliver fleet to 327 green trucks on U.S. and Canadian roads. This means the company will be adding about 185 hybrid electric trucks. It will also be launching a new vehicle that is much larger than those in the current fleet.   Read more...

A recent blog, YourObamaUpdate, aims to give a positive light to the events of the next four years that pertain to the new American presidency. Barack Obama's election is a historic even not only for the United States but for the world at large. The blog is aptly described as...

"YourObamaUpdate is the one stop source for all things Obama... Official news, video, polls, pooks, policy and pumor for the 44th President of the United States of America. Yes We Did... Now lets get to work..."   Read more...

As a kid, did you ever want to quit school and join the circus? Well in St. Louis, Missouri, kids have the option of attending "circus school" at the city museum, a museum / playground built from recycled "trash" and art from the city.

Jessica Hentoff is the director of the extra-curricular circus school. She's been involved in several state-of-the-art projects including "Circus Salaam Shalom", a workshop for circus training with Jewish and Muslim children at the same time.   Read more...

The United States Senate website contains everything you need to know about Inauguration Day. There, you can learn about the events of the day, the theme of the 2009 Inauguration, as well as information, tips and restrictions if you plan on being in the Nation's capitol for the big event.

However, if you're like most Americans you probably won't be in D.C. for Inauguration day. That's okay, because undoubtedly, there are a lot of exciting events going on across the country and the world to commemorate the change the U.S. is about to experience.   Read more...