In a remarkable display of philanthropy, Kris Tompkins, former CEO of Patagonia, and her late husband Doug Tompkins, co-founder of The North Face Inc. and Esprit, made history with an extraordinary $345 million land donation in South America. Their unprecedented gift, completed in 2019, stands as the largest private land donation ever recorded, reflecting a commitment to … [Read more...] about Uber-wealthy couple makes unprecedented move with $300 million land: ‘To protect nature from being devoured’
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Man Refuses to Give Up His Farm in the Middle of Tokyo Airport, Continues to Grow Vegetables by the Runway
Living between between taxiways and a runway. Narita International Airport, located in the city of Narita, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, is one of the busiest airports in the country. It serves as the main international gateway for Tokyo and handles a large number of passengers and cargo every year. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of this vibrant place, there is an … [Read more...] about Man Refuses to Give Up His Farm in the Middle of Tokyo Airport, Continues to Grow Vegetables by the Runway
Wild turkey population is declining rapidly, puzzling scientists: ‘It may be a bunch of things all adding together’
Wild turkeys, symbolic of Thanksgiving and a cherished part of America's wildlife, are facing a concerning decline in population, according to a recent study reported by The Washington Post. Once on the brink of endangerment following World War II, conservation efforts successfully revived their numbers by 2004, reaching around seven million wild turkeys across the U.S. … [Read more...] about Wild turkey population is declining rapidly, puzzling scientists: ‘It may be a bunch of things all adding together’
This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation
A compassionate Brazilian priest helps homeless dogs get adopted by having them join his church’s service every Sunday. Everybody’s welcome at the house of God – shouldn’t that be true for animals, too? A priest in Brazil thinks so. Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes typically celebrates the Sunday mass with some special guests – the forgotten stray dogs of Gravatá. … [Read more...] about This Brazilian Priest Takes Stray Dogs Off the Streets To Get Them Adopted By His Congregation
Girl Trapped In Burning Building Insists Her Dog Be Rescued First
"Everyone was happy that they made it out alive.” In a heart-pounding incident in Colombia this week, Jeffrey Cruz found himself at the center of a dramatic rescue when a fire broke out in the apartment above his. Working from home, Cruz heard screams and rushed to his window, where he discovered a teenage girl trapped in the burning apartment. With no safe way to enter … [Read more...] about Girl Trapped In Burning Building Insists Her Dog Be Rescued First