Higher levels of carbon dioxide in the highest reaches of Earth’s atmosphere aren’t just affecting the weather—they are apparently impacting the movement of objects orbiting the planet, such as satellites and space junk. While higher levels of …
How many of us have ever voiced the thought that, if we won the lottery or stumbled into a seven-figure inheritance, we could change the world for the better? It’s a nice fantasy, but not …
Slate Magazine, in partnership with the New American Foundation and Arizona State, will host an event in Washington, D.C. in April 2013 dedicated to exploring the future of what and how we eat in a …
One of the more daunting aspects of international volunteering is the idea that you are in an unknown location and I know there is a fear that will not know the protocol to help yourself. …
Volunteering internationally is an activity that takes careful consideration, research, and an analysis of the what and hows of your potential volunteer organization. Volunteering isn’t the right choice in every circumstance; sometimes, you next trip might …
Grassroots Volunteering is still in beta phase, which mostly means I am finishing up any broken links, and working on expanding the database of volunteer experiences and local businesses. If you know the perfect grassroots, …