We thank the followingand those unknown persons, groups,agencies, organizations and governments for their loving and selfless actions that bring meaningful comfort and assistance to others.May your lives be graced by the Divine with evermore joy and fulfilling reward.
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China      China allocates and annual US$9 billion for the national    reforestation campaign. | 
Cuba      Cuba’s recycling of scrap metals saves US$95 million in 2008. | 
Richard Donovan, Ireland      Richard Donovan ran 7 marathons     in 7 continents to raise humanitarian funds for Darfur. | 
The Research Council of Norway      The Research Council of Norway    will contribute US$3 million to 8 national research centers for green    technology. | 
Australia Australia pledges US$3.2 million in aid  to clear mines and provide medical services in    Afghanistan. | 
“Sound Relief” benefit concerts  The “Sound Relief” benefit    concerts in Australia raised US$3 million for victims of wildfires in    Victoria state. | 
Âu Lạc (Vietnam)      Âu Lạc’s (Vietnam) Ministry of    Agricultural and Rural Development announces plans to eliminate hunger by    2012.  | 
Guangdong, China      Guangdong’s provincial government allocates US$4.4 billion to    improve agricultural and rural development and employment security.  | 
Britain and USA      Britain and USA    will send 4,000 and 12,000 troops home from Iraq by July and    September 2009, respectively.  | 
Yemen      Yemen welcomed an additional 5,000 Somali refugees since the    beginning of 2009. | 
Venezuela      Venezuela initiated Operation Miracle to provide free eye    surgeries for the citizens of Belize. | 
President Álvaro Colom      Guatemalan President Álvaro Colom apologizes to victims of the    country’s 36-year civil war for acts perpetrated by the government  | 
Shanghai, China      Shanghai, China, extends smoking bans from public areas to all    indoor places.  | 
Toronto, Canada      The City Council of Toronto passes an additional regulation to    prohibit smoking near playgrounds and wading pools. | 
Formosa (Taiwan)      Formosa (Taiwan) extends visa-free privileges to the Philippines,    India, Indonesia, Âu Lạc (Vietnam), and the UK.   | 
Tainan County, Formosa    (Taiwan)      Tainan County constructs an organic farming zone and plans to open    a center to sell the organic produce. | 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Âu Lạc (Vietnam)      The Aulacese Ministry of    Agriculture and Rural Development announced that eight southern provinces and    the capital city will engage in organic farming practices.  | 
Pakistan President Asif    Ali Zardari      Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari declared 2009 as “National    Year of the Environment” and launched the 70 million tree planting campaign. | 
The New Delhi Municipal    Council, India      The New Delhi Municipal Council establishes the “tree ambulance”    to care for plants and trees, and plans to place one million potted plants    throughout the city.  | 
Tunisia      Tunisia’s solar energy incentives encourage solar use in    households and farms. | 
The United Arab Emirates      The United Arab Emirates    collaborates with the Seychelles government to bring sustainable energy to    the Seychelles.  | 
Jitendra Patel      Jitendra Patel will create a solar-powered nature park in Gujarat    state, India, with one million trees and 15 check dams as its water supply.  | 
West Hollywood, USA      The City Council of West Hollywood, California, passed a    resolution to support the upcoming statewide ban foie gras.  | 
Swedish Parliament, Sweden      The Swedish Parliament    discussed a possible meat tax to mitigate climate change at the “How to    Reduce Meat Consumption’s Climate Impacts” seminar in Stockholm. | 
Morrissey      British vegetarian singer-songwriter Morrissey requests that no    meat products should be allowed in the New York City, USA venue of his latest    concert.  | 
Cyprus      Cyprus initiated a 2-year    action plan to restore forests from previous droughts and fires. | 
Monaco      Monaco signed a partnership    with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to support zero emission transportation    through electric vehicles.  | 
The Maharashtra Energy Development Agency      The Maharashtra Energy    Development Agency aims to install solar products free of charge in 82 remote    villages in India.   | 
Bangladeshi Rural Development Academy      The Buried Pipe Irrigation    System gains worldwide recognition for providing safe drinking water and    water for irrigation. | 
The Environmental Protection Administration, Formosa    (Taiwan)      Formosa’s Environmental    Protection Administration (EPA) offers prizes to citizens  reducing emissions, suggesting tips such as eating    more vegetarian meals. | 
Alec Loorz, USA      14-year-old Alec Loorz gives speeches in California schools and    founded Kids vs. Global Warming to raise awareness about global warming. | 
The Frankels, USA      The Frankels of Albuquerque, New Mexico, shares their home to those    in need.   | 
Zach Sizemore and the    Kentucky’s Boy Scouts, USA      Zach Sizemore and the Boy Scouts from Marion, Kentucky saved the    life of an elderly couple when they recognized their irregular condition and    called for help. | 
USA      The US government supports greater protection of whales. | 
The Dawn Renee Salon & Day Spa, USA      The Dawn Renee Salon &    Day Spa of Contra Costa, California gives free haircuts to residents who have    lost their homes or jobs. | 
RSPCA, UK      The RSPCA shelter in    Radcliffe-on-Trent trains volunteers to read aloud to shelter dogs to help    calm and improve their chances for adoption. | 
McKay Hatch, USA      15-year-old McKay Hatch    launched the “no cussing club” in California and inspired the “No Cussing    Week” for all of Los Angeles County. |