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The Great Green Wall: Africa’s Sustainable Wonder

August 15, 2026

Designed to combat desertification, the Great Green Wall is transforming landscapes and livelihoods across Africa.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Africa, Environment and Sustainability Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Africa, Environment

The Battle Over AI on Tribal Lands

August 14, 2026

Tech companies targeting tribal nations to bypass regulations and speed up data center construction have been met with opposition from tribal leaders.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Human Rights, USA, North America Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Indigenous Peoples, USA, North America

There’s a Fuel Crisis in Cuba: Here’s What to Know

August 14, 2026

A severe fuel shortage is leaving millions of Cubans without reliable electricity, transportation and essential services.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Cuba, Caribbean, Global Health & Crisis Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Global Health, cuba, Caribean

7 Archaeological Sites in the Americas You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

August 11, 2026

From cities hidden in the jungle to the largest pyramids in the world, these are seven archaeological sites every traveler should add to their bucket list.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Norway

How a Textile Cooperative Is Empowering Guatemalan Women

August 4, 2026

Guatemala’s Casa Flor Ixcaco Weaving Cooperative supports women through traditional textiles, financial independence and access to education.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Education and Empowerment, Guatemala Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Women and Girls, guatemala

Australia’s Pink Lakes: They’re Real, but Not For Long

August 4, 2026

Australia’s pink lakes are a shocking natural anomaly, but their striking hue has been slowly draining.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Australia, Environment and Sustainability Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Environment

DNA-Based Reunification in El Salvador, Argentina, and Beyond

August 4, 2026

DNA-based family reunification plays a critical role in uniting families of disappeared individuals in post-war nations. 

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved

5 Places to Discover Northern Norway’s Midnight Sun

August 4, 2026

As the Earth’s tilt produces never-ending daylight in Northern Norway, travelers have ample time to explore the region’s breathtaking offerings.

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In World and Travel, Travel Inspiration, Norway, Guide Feature, Europe, Get Involved Tags World and Travel, Travel, Guide Feature, Norway

The Fight To Protect Svalbard’s Glaciers

August 3, 2026

The world’s fastest-warming inhabited archipelago presents picturesque scenes along with a serious warning for the future of our planet. 

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Environment and Sustainability, Norway Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Climate Change, norway

Human Pollution Is Damaging Coral Reefs Worldwide

August 3, 2026

Coral reefs support marine life, protect coastlines and sustain tourism, but pollution is putting their future at risk.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Environment, Get Involved, featured story

The Sinking Isle of Jean Charles, Louisiana

August 3, 2026

The story of the submerged Isle de Jean Charles and the residents impacted by rising sea levels, environmental disasters and government actions.

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In News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability, USA, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Climate Change, Louisiana, USA, Get Involved

Toxic Gold: How E-Waste Is Poisoning Ghana

August 3, 2026

A nation celebrated for hospitality and growth is being choked by the world’s discarded electronics and the dangerous labor they demand.

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In Africa, Ghana, Get Involved, News and Social Action, Environment and Sustainability Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Environment, Ghana, Africa

The Slow Starvation of the Arctic Reindeer

August 2, 2026

Despite its reputation for environmental stewardship, Sweden is at risk of losing its beloved reindeer and an important part of its cultural heritage.

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In Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Indigenous, Get Involved, Sweden, Europe Tags Indigenous Peoples, News & Social Action, Get Involved, Environment, Sweden

In Jamaica, the Sea is for Sale

August 1, 2026

Jamaicans have no legal right to access most of their own seashore, but a movement is brewing to assert a claim to their natural resources.

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In Get Involved, Jamaica, News and Social Action, Human Rights, Caribbean Tags News & Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved, Jamaica, caribbean

Around the World, Repair Cafes Are Giving Broken Things a Second Life

July 28, 2026

What began as a small volunteer workshop in the Netherlands has become a global movement helping communities reduce waste, challenge disposable consumer culture and learn practical repair skills.

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In World and Travel, Get Involved, Environment and Sustainability Tags World and Travel, Future Forward, Sustainability, Get Involved

Democratizing Accountability: How Social Watch Turns Data Into Global Pressure

July 27, 2026

Governments make promises, and communities must live with the consequences when those promises fail. Social Watch exists in the space in between.

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In News and Social Action, Education and Empowerment, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Social Entrepreneurship, Get Involved

Pacific Islands Mobilize Against Deep-Sea Mining

July 22, 2026

As demand for critical minerals grows, Indigenous communities throughout Oceania are organizing legal challenges and water protests to protect the Pacific Ocean.

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In News and Social Action, Oceania, Environment and Sustainability, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Oceania, Get Involved, Environment, Indigenous Peoples

A Look Into African Nations’ Deportation Agreements

July 16, 2026

Dozens of people have been deported by US President Trump to African countries where they have no citizenship or established ties. 

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Africa, USA, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Africa, Human Rights, USA, Get Involved

The Cost of Illegal Gold Mines in Brazil’s Amazon

July 14, 2026

Illegal gold mining is threatening the livelihoods of Indigenous communities and rainforest ecosystems across the Brazilian Amazon.

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In News and Social Action, Get Involved, Brazil Tags News & Social Action, Indigenous Peoples, Get Involved, Environment, Brazil, South America

Migrant Workers Suffer Exploitation in the Persian Gulf’s Kafala System

July 14, 2026

A look at the kafala system and how it supports the abuse of migrant workers in Gulf states.

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In News and Social Action, Human Rights, Get Involved Tags News & Social Action, Get Involved, Human Rights
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