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Submitted by jgeeslin on 15 March, 2010 - 03:00
Teaching children about wildlife at a young age is very important! And to celebrate the upcoming Endangered Species Day on May 21st, the Endangered Species Coalition is holding an art day contest to give students the change to show off their artistic ability, along with their knowledge of the threatened species.
Submitted by jgeeslin on 6 March, 2010 - 09:00
We are proud to continue highlighting the wonderful Friends of Live Earth Run for Water events being planned around the world for April 18, 2010.
Submitted by jgeeslin on 5 March, 2010 - 15:49
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Submitted by jgeeslin on 5 March, 2010 - 06:30
This week many climate organizations are working together to create an all-out, bare-knuckled, three-day calling campaign to demand the strongest possible climate and clean energy legislation. RePower America wants you to take the pledge.
Submitted by jgeeslin on 2 March, 2010 - 13:52
Läkarmissionen is one of our NGO partners in Sweden and is helping us to fight the global water crisis. Their operation began in 1958 to support a Swedish church related mission hospital in South Africa. That is what gave them the name Läkarmissionen - the Swedish Medical Mission Foundation.
Läkarmissionen’s intention is to make it possible for marginalized people to gain improved quality of life. Our experiences indicate that circumstances can be changed, and that sustainable results can be achieved, as we include the people in need in the process of change.
Submitted by jgeeslin on 1 March, 2010 - 01:00
Legendary Pogues singer and songwriter Shane MacGowan was deeply moved by the plight of the people of Haiti. With help from his girlfriend, writer Victoria Clarke, they decided to do something about it.
Shane gathered up a handful for other famous musicians and entered a London studio. Together, they recorded a unique version of “I Put a Spell on You,” the classic Screamin’ Jay Hawkins hit from 1956.
The stellar cast featured vocals from Shane MacGowan, Nick Cave and Primal Scream singer Bobby Gillespie, the Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock, The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde and Paloma Faith and finally Eliza Doolittle. On guitars were James Walbourne, The Clash’s Mick Jones and Johnny Depp, who recorded his parts in LA.
Submitted by jgeeslin on 27 February, 2010 - 15:40
UNICEF announced that musician/social entrepreneur Pete Wentz will be the national spokesperson for the 2010 UNICEF Tap Project!
Submitted by jgeeslin on 25 February, 2010 - 15:17
If you are opposed to fur, then check out this great new option for you! Imposter is a brand new faux-fur line that has created a new prominent symbol to showcase your compassion for NOT wearing real fur. The IM symbol, found on each garment, proudly shows the world that no animals were harmed in the making of your outfit.
Submitted by jgeeslin on 25 February, 2010 - 12:28
The Hip Hop Caucus is an organization whose mission is to foster civic engagement among young people on issues of social and economic justice, human rights, the environment, and international peace, so they can attain increased opportunities for themselves and their communities. Their main focus is on meeting young people where they are, by linking cultural expression with social and political experience.
Submitted by jgeeslin on 24 February, 2010 - 00:24
Live Earth is very proud to partner with Walking for Water, a school-based program to raise awareness around World Water Day on March 22nd. Participating students are sponsored by friends and family and commit to walking 6 kilometers (3.73 miles), carrying 6 liters (1.59 gallons) of water in backpacks to raise funds to finance water projects in developing countries that need it most.
In preparation for the walk, teachers and guest lecturers educate the children about the importance of clean water and adequate sanitation in developing countries.
