Clinton has launched the Women’s World Cup Initiative
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has launched the Women’s World Cup Initiative, which “brings together international exchanges and sports to empower women and girls” around the world, according to a State Department press release.
TNC Is Legitimate Representative of Libyan People, Clinton Says
Hillary Rodham Clinton announced $26.5 million in U.S. humanitarian aid for people affected by the conflict in Libya, bringing its total assistance to nearly $81 million
Obama’s Speech on U.S. Policies in Middle East and North Africa
For six months, we have witnessed an extraordinary change taking place in the Middle East and North Africa. Square by square, town by town, country by country, the people have risen up to demand their basic human rights.
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How Sustainable Is Your Fish?
Some fish that are your favorites might have been overfished, leaving their numbers severely depleted. Atlantic bluefin tuna, Chilean sea bass and grouper are just some of the species that need to recover.
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Snapshot: Air Pollution Fouls Oceans
Air pollution doesn’t just pollute the air we breathe; it fouls the oceans as well. Carbon dioxide is absorbed by the oceans. This makes seawater more acidic, and the change in ocean chemistry affects marine life and animals on land.
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Snapshot: Saving Oceans — and the Planet
Kids around the world are getting involved in coastal cleanup efforts to help save oceans and protect marine life. Conservation groups say everyone can contribute to these efforts, even people who don’t live in coastal areas. Can you suggest ways for your community to help preserve the marine environment?
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Aboriginal Art Makes Impression in America
Australian radio host and cultural exchange participant Craig Huth presented art from the Biripi and Worimi peoples of Taree, New South Wales, Australia, as gifts to the United States. Among the gifts were a painting depicting the local legend of the Three Brothers and two handcrafted boomerangs.