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The Philippines is teaming up with The Ocean Cleanup to restore Manila Bay's polluted waters. The five-year partnership brings cutting-edge technology and proven methods to one of Southeast Asia's most iconic waterways.
Manila will receive advanced AI-powered interceptors in 2026 to catch plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its proven technology to one of Asia's most polluted waterways as part of a 30-city global initiative.
A floating barrier will soon capture up to 540 tonnes of plastic waste annually from a Manila river before it reaches the ocean. The June 2026 deployment marks the first step in a bold plan to cut ocean-bound plastic by one-third this decade.
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its high-tech river cleanup program to Manila, targeting plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. The Philippines contributes 0.75 million metric tons of mismanaged plastic to the ocean annually.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is now accepting nominations for everyday heroes making their community better. One nonprofit will win $50,000 to continue their life-changing work.
A 77,000-person citizen coalition just transformed Manila's transportation system, redirecting billions from car infrastructure to bike lanes, buses, and sidewalks. Their six-year fight proves everyday people can reshape entire cities.
In 1986, San Francisco's quirky Bay to Breakers race set a world record when 110,000 runners took to the streets in costumes, breaking barriers between athletic achievement and pure joy. Four decades later, the event still celebrates what makes San Francisco wonderfully weird.
A beloved New Zealand viewing platform that sat 286 meters above sea level has returned better than ever. The newly rebuilt Minden Lookout now offers accessible pathways and sweeping vistas across the Western Bay of Plenty.
A groundbreaking barrier will soon stop hundreds of tons of plastic from reaching Manila Bay each year. The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its proven technology to the Meycauayan River, marking a major win for the Philippines' fight against ocean pollution.
When three baby otters became tangled in a discarded fishing net in Alert Bay, quick-thinking neighbors didn't just call for help. They performed CPR on a dying pup and brought it back to life.
California's Bay Area is building a new kind of flood protection that looks more like a nature preserve than a wall. These "horizontal levees" spread gently across the landscape, filtering pollution while creating homes for endangered species.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
Blue crabs are making a remarkable comeback in the Chesapeake Bay, with numbers reaching their highest point since 2019. Years of conservation efforts are finally paying off for the iconic species that defines the region's culture.
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After years of mysterious decline, juvenile blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay surged by 121% this winter, reaching their highest numbers since 2019. Scientists are cautiously optimistic while continuing to investigate what's been affecting these young crustaceans.
Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers, donations, and support this July and August. From helping families battling pediatric cancer to giving shelter pets a better day, there's a way for everyone to make a difference.
Four elementary schools in the Green Bay area just earned state recognition for helping students thrive despite economic challenges. Wisconsin named 95 schools statewide that are proving every child can succeed with the right support.
Tampa Bay communities are rallying together to stop the region's biggest dengue fever outbreak in a century, and mosquito control teams say the public's help is making all the difference. No deaths have been reported, and local heroes are working overtime to protect their neighbors.
Thousands of volunteers across California's Bay Area will gather this Saturday to clean coastal areas for the state's annual Coastal Cleanup Day. The grassroots effort removes trash from beaches and waterways while protecting marine life.
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