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Greene County Hosts Earth Day Clean-Up for Roads and Parks
Planet Wins3h ago

Greene County Hosts Earth Day Clean-Up for Roads and Parks

Greene County Health Department is mobilizing volunteers for a countywide Earth Day cleanup on April 24. Free supplies, T-shirts, and refreshments await anyone ready to pitch in for their community.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Bolivia Protects 2.2M Acres of Amazon With Local Leadership
Planet WinsMar 1

Bolivia Protects 2.2M Acres of Amazon With Local Leadership

Indigenous communities and local governments in Bolivia just protected nearly 1 million hectares of Amazon rainforest and Andean highlands. The grassroots effort succeeded where national politics stalled, proving local action can deliver conservation that lasts.

Good Good Good2 min read
New Framework Connects Local Actions to Global Sustainability
SolutionsFeb 21

New Framework Connects Local Actions to Global Sustainability

Scientists from 13 institutions just published a roadmap showing how cities and countries can work together to achieve the UN's 2030 sustainability goals. The framework reveals how progress in one place can accelerate or undermine success everywhere else.

Phys.org - Earth3 min read
Canadian Town Doubles Poverty-Fighting Network in One Year
Acts of KindnessFeb 12

Canadian Town Doubles Poverty-Fighting Network in One Year

A small Ontario community proved local action matters when 25 service providers grew to 59 in just one year, all focused on helping neighbors escape poverty. Their collaboration is already creating real change in Midland.

Google News - Poverty Reduction3 min read
St. Croix Rotary Club Restores Little Bay Beach to Beauty
Acts of KindnessJan 27

St. Croix Rotary Club Restores Little Bay Beach to Beauty

Volunteers from the Rotary Club of St. Croix Mid-Isle joined forces with community partners Saturday to clean up Little Bay Beach, removing debris and restoring one of the island's natural treasures. The hands-on project shows how local action creates lasting environmental change.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read