by Hazel Anna Rogers North-east of Brighton, continuing past both the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, one eventually comes to the gated entrance of Stanmer Park, a green haven of around 470 acres. To the south-west, the park connects all the way through the smaller Wild Park and then onto Hollingbury Golf … [Read more…]
By Jaymie Hilder It’s not uncommon for kids to be born with missing or under-developed fingers, hands or arms. These differences in development are often painless, but can make life hard later. Handicapped children often are bullied, for a start, and they can wind up feeling left out or self conscious. For many of these … [Read more…]
As many of you know, the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is one of my favorite nonprofit groups. For decades, RMI has been tirelessly working on rearranging our relationship with energy. Few organizations have such big impact with so few resources. One of the beautiful tenets of RMI is that small changes can lead to dramatic … [Read more…]
My friend Maui Goodbeer’s younger brother was murdered by a gang member in San Diego in 2003. Melvyn was not in a gang, just caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It could have been you or me and two lives were lost that day – Melvyn’s and the young man who pulled … [Read more…]
The icy mountains of Norway are the perfect hideyhole for preserving anything important against time, the elements, maybe even alien invasion. The Svalbard Seed Vault, which we talked about here and also here, isn’t the only cool archival project in the region. Surrounded by glaciers, permafrost, and polar bears, GitHub is readying to store valuable … [Read more…]
In 2008, Norway gifted the world the Svalbard Seed Vault, also known as the “Doomsday Vault.” This self-sustaining facility, carved into a mountainside and surrounded by permafrost, protects heirloom seeds from future apocalyptic conditions. The idea is if we ever need to restart society these precious plant species will not be lost and our food … [Read more…]
For this “Giving Tuesday” might I recommend two charities that I personally support and that do so much with so little?
Here’s to RESPONSIBLE CHARITY and their work in Kolkata, India by Carl Kruse I have written before about my friend Hemley Gonzalez’s organization, “Responsible Charity,” (Carl Kruse blog) and the work done helping those less fortunate in Kolkata. Unlike other aid groups, Responsible Charity is secular and humanistic, where science, reason and compassion come together … [Read more…]
Melting Permafrost Floods Svalbard Seed Vault By Carl Kruse On Friday, March 19, a stream of nervous reports warned that water had entered the doomsday seed repository known as the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Temporary panic ensued because Svalbard is humanity’s last line of defense against a major catastrophe or doomsday situation that might imperil … [Read more…]
The March for Science by Carl Kruse Some scientist friends have come out against the upcoming March For Science, saying that while good intentioned, the march runs the risk of trivializing and politicizing science, turning scientists into another group embroiled in the culture wars and further alienating science from a certain segment of the world’s … [Read more…]
Fundraiser At the Home Of Maria Celeste Takes Place This Thursday By Carl kruse A reminder that the fundraiser to benefit “Para La Naturaleza,” takes place this Thursday, February 9th at the Miami residence of Maria Celeste Arraras. (See original Carl Kruse Nonprofit Fundraiser for Para La Naturaleza here). Para La Naturaleza seeks to protect … [Read more…]
Support of Land Conservation in Puerto Rico By Carl Kruse I am delighted to share with you news from my friend Maria Celeste Arraras who is involved in preserving the natural and historic charms of Puerto Rico, and in promoting sustainable development and ecotourism on the Island. Mari’s efforts focus on an organization called Para la … [Read more…]
UPG Sends Seeds To Families In Haiti by Carl Kruse The Urban Paradise Guild (UPG) headed by Sam Van Leer is a nonprofit group based in Southern Florida that is working to bring back natural habitat and make our urban environment more green and livable. The group re-introduces native plants into local areas, organizes clean-ups, … [Read more…]
SETI Project Can Use Our Help by Carl Kruse One of my favorite nonprofit groups is the SETI Institute, which is the world’s top organization that is looking for life elsewhere in the universe. I love SETI because it’s the chance to get involved in answering one of humanity’s last remaining big questions – Is … [Read more…]
Carl Kruse remains on break but his friend Daniela Frewa would like to tell you about “No More Tears,” a non-profit organization that aids victims of domestic violence, most who tend to be disproportionally women and children. The person who founded No More Tears, Somy Ali, is an amazing woman who has dedicated her life … [Read more…]