Sentencing to Commence in West Virginia Chemical Accident

Wed, 02/03/2016 - 12:10

In early January 2014, a peculiar smell was noticed in the town of Charleston, West Virginia. Along the Elk River, residents began to detect a “licorice odor” coming up from the water. According to an article published by the S.F. Gate, the drinking water of some 300,000 West Virginians was compromised.

American Households Not Prepared For Disasters, Not Confident That Children’s Needs Will Be Met

Fri, 02/05/2016 - 11:45

The United States is experiencing a number of extreme weather events. Ten years after Hurricane Katrina and three years after Superstorm Sandy, the vast majority of Americans remain unprepared for major disasters, according to results from a National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) research study. Many communities, systems and child-serving institutions are not sufficiently prepared to meet the needs of children when a crisis strikes. And many parents are not confident that their children will be protected and are not aware of what plans schools have made to be sure that children are safe in case of a catastrophic event in their community.

Reflections on Laudato Si - Concluded

Wed, 02/03/2016 - 09:00

“Never before has the world had a document that so eloquently unites ethics and environmental stewardship. That is why Laudato Si was the most significant environmental event of 2015.”

Orlando Radio Advertisers Bring Brand New Books to Orlando Area Students

Thu, 02/04/2016 - 09:00

Orlando Radio Advertisers, Universal Nissan, Universal Hyundai, 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore, RC Hill Mitsubishi and Keiser University have teamed up with nonprofit social enterprise First Book to bring 5,000 brand-new and age-appropriate books to students at Orlando Day Nursery. Funding for this program was generated through participation in CBS EcoMedia’s EducationAd program.

CITGO-Sponsored Robotics Teams Place at Competitions

Tue, 02/02/2016 - 11:50

The CITGO Petroleum Corporation Lake Charles Refinery sponsored six local schools to build robots for a series of robotics tournaments. This program is part of a greater initiative from CITGO to provide students with opportunities that enhance and foster positive educational experiences geared toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

Keep America Beautiful Recognizes 75 Individuals and Community Organizations with National Awards at 2016 National Conference

Tue, 02/02/2016 - 09:30

More than 75 organizations and individuals from communities across America received national recognition at Keep America Beautiful’s National Awards celebration, which took place Monday, Feb. 1, at Keep America Beautiful’s National Conference in Orlando, Florida.

How Millennials Think About Money and Investing

Thu, 02/11/2016 - 09:25

This article is written by millennial who is also financial profession trying to help her generation understand money and investing better

In the Wake of Development

Mon, 03/21/2016 - 10:00

The Dawn of a New Era

Thu, 03/17/2016 - 10:00

Little Buffalo, a town of 500 people in Alberta, is at the forefront of multiple environmental justice battles: it has been polluted by oil spills and damaged by tar sands mining, but it is also pushing to move beyond fossil fuels and towards renewable energy.

Making Homelessness Rare, Brief and One-Time

Mon, 03/14/2016 - 10:00

The homelessness crisis in Seattle, Washington, defies the city’s reputation as an economic engine of the Pacific Northwest.