For more than a billion people around the world, finding clean water is a daily concern. Though some technological advances have been made, not all have proven practical. Now, some say a simple clay filter may be the one of the most effective tools. In Cameroon and Ghana, clay water filters, first produced en masse […]
Rainwater Useful Alternative to Water Conservation
When it rains it pours as the adage says. And when rainy days come, literally precious water hit the roof and flow onto the downspout. For conservationists, naturalists and Green Groups of today’s environment conscious world, rainwater saves the day. Rainwater usually helps a lot to households living in areas where water is […]
Make your own Themed Gift Baskets
I have been making gift baskets for my family, friends, and colleagues for years. If you need an idea for a gift, but don’t want to spend a lot of money, this is a thoughtful gift idea for any occasion. The store bought readymade gift baskets can be quite pricey and you can make your own for just […]
AFL-CIO Solidarity Center Honors Liberian Rubber Workers
The AFL-CIO honored the rubber workers’ union, the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (FAWUL), with its 2007George Meany–Lane Kirkland Human Rights Award for "courage, innovation and leadership." Winning the award gives hope to the Liberian workers, says FAWUL President Austin Natee. "From here to Africa is 5,000 miles – for you to care about […]
Kyrgyz Clean Water Project Under Scrutiny
Critics highlight flaws in major project to provide drinking water in rural areas, but public reluctance to pay for upkeep is part of the problem. By Elina Karakulova in Bishkek A shortage of clean drinking water in Kyrgyzstan has been tackled with multimillion dollar funding in recent years, but critics say the results have at […]
Burger King Rallies Kick Off Student Labor Week of Action
by James Parks, Apr 1, 2008 College students from California to New York to Florida this week are raising their voices demanding justice for workers on campuses and in their communities. Yesterday, students at more than 20 universities rallied at Burger King restaurants where they delivered a strong message to the “exploitation king” that slavery […]
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