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Entergy Charitable Foundation Issues $1.25 Million in Grants

November 30th, 2011 | Comments Off

More than 65 nonprofit groups have been selected to receive $1.25 million in grants from the Entergy Charitable Foundation, bringing the total amount of grants awarded by the foundation during 2011 to $3,052,267. … Read entire article »

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Survey Finds Future of Social Change Lives in the Power of the Individual

October 1st, 2011 | Comments Off

Economic crises, environmental challenges and political unrest around the world are constant themes in the news. Yet a new survey shows that Americans are doing more to address these and other social challenges. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Environment, Guest columns and features, Public works and advocacy

Junior Scientists Return to Stockholm to Share Water Project Updates at World Water Week

August 29th, 2011 | Comments Off

This week students from Ghana and the Netherlands reconvene at Stockholm World Water Week to share the results of their efforts to bring safe water to people in need. … Read entire article »

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Walton Family Foundation Invests $71.8 Million in Environmental Initiatives in 2010

August 22nd, 2011 | Comments Off

Today the Walton Family Foundation announced investments totaling more than $71.8 million in environmental initiatives in 2010. A majority of grants were made to organizations and programs that pursue lasting conservation outcomes in ocean and river systems to the benefit of both people and wildlife by aligning economic and conservation interests. … Read entire article »

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Water For People Receives Grant to Broaden the Scope of FLOW

July 10th, 2011 | Comments Off

Water For People, a non-profit international development organization dedicated to helping people gain access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation was granted $500,000 by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to bring the cutting-edge monitoring platform, Field Level Operations Watch (FLOW), to West Africa. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Environment, General fundraising, Human services, PNN Worldwide

Bahamas Acts to Protect Sharks

July 5th, 2011 | Comments Off

Sharks in The Bahamas can breathe more easily after the nation’s government announced today that all commercial shark fishing in the approximately 630,000 square kilometers (243,244 square miles) of the country’s waters is now prohibited. … Read entire article »

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Wildlands Completes 186-acre Fish Habitat Restoration

April 19th, 2011 | Comments Off

Wildlands, Inc. announces the completion of habitat restoration at the Liberty Island Conservation Bank in Yolo County, California. The completion of construction caps a three year entitlement and permitting process with federal, state and local agencies in one of the most complex restoration projects in Wildlands 20-year history. … Read entire article »

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San Diego Zoo Receives Transformational Gift

April 3rd, 2011 | Comments Off

On Sunday, March 27, the San Diego Zoo held a ceremony to express its thanks for the largest single financial commitment made in the history of the organization.  The donation of $15 million, made by local businessman Conrad Prebys, is the lead gift that will support the San Diego Zoo’s new habitats and exhibit renovations for Australian and African mammals, reptiles, and birds. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Arts, Culture & Humanities, Education (K-12, and higher education), Environment, General fundraising

American Humane Association Provides Animal Relief Aid to Japan

April 3rd, 2011 | Comments Off

American Humane Association, the nation’s voice for the protection of children and animals, has provided $10,000 in cash, along with a shipment of critically needed animal sheltering supplies, to support local animal relief efforts in Japan. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Environment, Human services, PNN Worldwide

Consumer Interest in ‘Green’ Services Doubled From 2008-2010

March 8th, 2011 | Comments Off

Consumers are quick to consider the environmental impact of their cars and household cleaning products, but what about their airline of choice, or financial service provider? According to latest Mintel research, consumers are just as interested in patronizing ‘green’ services as they are about purchasing ‘green’ products. In fact, consumer interest in ‘green’ services has doubled from 2008-10. … Read entire article »

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