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4,300 miles of trees are being planted across the African continent through the participation of 11 countries in a new project designed to counter desertification, spearheaded by African heads of State.
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A new kind of forest is budding up in the world and its roots are not set under the earth, but rather on material foundation, like stone and concrete. Skyscrapers covered in live greenery -'Vertical Forests', are coming to town and the first is being built in Milan, Italy.
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With Easter just two days away, many religion leaders, spirituality gurus along with the world's top scientists are saying that it is time for the traditionally opposing disciplines of science and spirituality to come together in harmony in order to help promote a sustainable world.
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The world came together on Thursday to recognize the first annual International Day of Forests, a day set aside to remember the vital importance of forests in global ecosystems, and the dire threat that many of forests face from over exploitation, urban sprawl, and environmental degradation.
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"Earth provides enough to satisfy everyman's needs, but not every man's greed" Mahatma Gandhi
For the first time in history, the International Day of Happiness is being celebrated around the world on March 20th, 2013, with special events taking place at the UN, including Wednesday's at UN...
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Fresh and key reports from the United Nations and Oxford University have found epic poverty reduction that is creating a larger middle class due to strong development gains taking place across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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Fear of harassment in public spaces limits many women in their freedom to go where they want, when they want, according to panelist discussing the reclaiming of public spaces for the empowerment of women, at the UN headquarters today.
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After 23 years of no diplomatic relations to speak of, an Iraqi Airways flight lands in bordering Kuwait on Wednesday. This historic landing was witnessed by both Iraqi and Kuwaiti Government ministers at the international airport in Kuwait City shortly before noon.
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World leaders from the Andean regions gathered at UN headquarters on Wednesday joining top UN officials, including UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for the launching of the International Year of Quinoa -the 'golden grain' that dates back over 7000 years that is now being touted by the...
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North Korea held to its threat of another nuclear test on Tuesday, detonating a bomb that triggered a 4.9 reading on the Richter scale, and sending political and defense shock waves all around the world.