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January 2, 2012 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Middle School Board sets to vote on diversity plan - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Bastrop residents are demanding that the Middle School Board vote on the diversity plan to improve diversity in the district.

December 31, 2011 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Consumers and Businesses Take on the Climate Challenge - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Because governments of the world are not taking up their obligations towards addressing the issues that climate change is producing, it is up to the consumer and businesses alike to take on this challenge.

L.A. Activists Score Against Polluting Plant Near School - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

In what may be considered a victory by environmentalists, a polluting industrial plant near a school in L.A. has been closed by order of the court.

December 26, 2011 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Rise of Personal Spending in the U.S. Lower than Expected - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

U.S. Department of Commerce said that the rise of consumer spending is lower than what was predicted last November.

December 25, 2011 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Summer Season in the U.S. Had Slower Growth Rate - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

U.S. Government reported that the country's economic growth during the summer season was a bit slower than expected, perhaps due to less consumer spending during the said period.

December 23, 2011 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

New Law Reduces Legal Aid Funding - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Reduction of West Virginia's Legal Aid is seen to significantly affect its indigent clients.

India Moves to Minimize Disaster Vulnerability - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

As a rapidly-growing economy, India should prepare for natural calamities especially with its fast population growth.

Report: America Unprepared for Major Disasters - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

After Sept. 11, America is still unprepared for another major onslaught on its soil.

Thais Need Early Natural Disaster Education - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Disaster education and an understanding of the principles of the physical earth needs to be inculcated into the minds of Thai students.

Palestine Admitted to UNESCO - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

The new member will be able to submit nominations of sites for inscription on the World Heritage List

Panasonic and World Heritage Center Partnership - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

A two-year partnership to promote sustainable development and increase environmental awareness

December 22, 2011 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Opelika Council Approves City’s Largest Bond Issue Ever - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

The Opelika City Council approved the largest bond issue of the city to date to fund various municipal ventures like the renovations of a high school building as well as various road projects.

December 21, 2011 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Indian University Body Ends Animal Dissection - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

December 19, 2011 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

Successful Community Leadership Program in India - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

November 11, 2011 Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

World Citizen Event News Sample - Local and world citizen events News in US, Canada and other countries

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