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‘Spaces to Ramble’: Why Cities Need More Central Parks

Good
May 7th, 2012

To provide New Yorkers with a space other than the city street—a space resembling nature—required massive effort and incredible forethought. During the park’s construction, “on any given day, there would be thousands of workers here, moving earth,”

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Art Start Showcases Talent Of At-Risk Youths

NY Daily News
April 4th, 2012

Founded 20 years ago by local artists, Art Start is a non-profit agency that holds creative arts workshops for at-risk youths in homeless shelters throughout the city.

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Chefs with Issues: Making seafood sustainability palatable

Eatocracy
February 24th, 2012

Chefs with Issues is a platform for chefs and farmers we love, fired up for causes about which they’re passionate. Chef John Ash serves on the Board of Advisors of Seafood Watch, an educational initiative for sustainable seafood by the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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The 12 Most Hopeful Trends to Build On in 2012

Yes! Magazine Yobo Member
January 27th, 2012

2011 was full of surprises, many of them the good kind. But which ones will matter in the coming year? Here’s our pick of trends to watch.

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New York City Public Schools Compete to Be the Greenest

Nation of Change
December 16th, 2011

Last Friday, Solar One and city officials announced the launch of a public school-wide competition that will award a total of $30,000 to schools that can achieve the most energy savings by next April.

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Ethikus Offers A Groupon-Like Service To Find Ethical, Sustainable Businesses

Christian Science Monitor
May 2nd, 2012

New York City startup Ethikus provides vouchers for small businesses whose practices embody principles of sustainability.

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Acting and Activism: A Q&A with Meryl Streep

One Earth
February 27th, 2012

Meryl Streep is renowned for her ability to transform herself into a character. But few know about her real-life roles as a transformative environmental health activist, geothermal energy pioneer, and veggie-pushing mother.

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San Francisco Will Pioneer Electric Bike Sharing

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February 22nd, 2012

San Francisco is putting a new spin on car- and bike-sharing services. With federal backing, the city is partnering with a local car share service to offer members access to electric bikes, too.

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15,000 Square Foot Urban Farm Goes Portable

Visual News
January 2nd, 2012

Amidst the towering skyscrapers and busting New York City traffic is a mobile, 15,000 square foot urban farm, called Riverpark Farm.

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Hundreds of Companies Participate in ‘Sneaker Week’

CSRwire Yobo Member
November 11th, 2011

Back on My Feet, the national nonprofit organization that uses running as a vehicle to promote self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness, reports that hundreds of companies and organizations across the country will encourage thousands of employees to wear sneakers to work the week of November 14 through 18.

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