Environment protection/issues, humanitarian aid

On July 24, Brindi was seized and put on death row… And we have 13 days to act. (continue reading…)

Mark Vincent Müller knows how to deal with animal photography. Suricats, elephants, apes, lions and dragonflies, all are shot in their fiery animality. Enjoy these 30 great pictures, and if you like them, visit Mark Vincent Müller’s website !

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Climate change could have terrible side effects… and leave another 25 million children malnourished by 2050, unless heafty investments in adaptive measures are made, says a major new report.

Three-year-old Antonio, who has the weight of a 6-month-old baby, is being attended at a health center for malnourished children (Patrick Farrell/Miami Herald)

An annual US$7 billion investment in agricultural productivity will be necessary to help farmers adapt and reduce (continue reading…)

1. The Theoretical Framework of Disability

On an international level, disability issues have become prevalent on the agendas of NGOs and UN agencies. Theoretical models of disability provide a social reference for laws and policies designed for disabled people[1]. At present, two models are predominant in the international arena: the medical and the social model. While previous policies were rooted in a medical approach, current programs addressing disability issues use a (continue reading…)

From aluminum soda cans and glass jars to old newspapers and rolled-up magazines, the most commonly recycled materials are household products and everyday items no longer of any use. Recycling not only transforms waste into valuable resources, but also benefits the environment on both a local and global level.

The effort saves energy, prevents pollution, decreases greenhouse gases and conserves natural resources.

1. Aluminum Cans

In the United States, used aluminum beverage cans are the most recycled item, but other types of aluminum are just as worthy. Siding, gutters, car components, storm window frames and lawn furniture are often overlooked recyclable items. Recycling one aluminum can saves the equivalent of a ½ gallon of gasoline or enough energy to watch television for 3 hours. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for (continue reading…)

Pictures of children in third world countries… An efficient way to get aware that their way of living is definitely not ours… Unfortunately.

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