Organizations

NGOs call on G8 to take action on tough issues (The Japan Times)

7 Jul 2008

SAPPORO — After years of broken promises and ignoring problems until they turn into crises, it is time for the Group of Eight leaders to stop talking the talk and start walking the walk when it comes to climate change, poverty and human rights issues. That was the message international nongovernmental organizations delivered in Sapporo on Sunday, the opening day of the People's Summit 2008. ...

South Korea cuts back on energy use (International Herald Tribune)

6 Jul 2008

Prime Minister Han Seung Soo said that the government would restrict the driving of cars owned by public organizations in the face of high oil prices.

Resident leaves $10M to be donated to local organizations (Bucks County Courier Times)

6 Jul 2008

Churches, schools and community organizations will benefit from the charity of James C. Ebbert.