Tag

Volunteer Cleanup

All articles tagged with #volunteer cleanup

environment1 year ago

"Caribbean Volunteers Mobilize to Clean Up Tobago Oil Spill"

A mystery vessel ran aground near Trinidad and Tobago, causing a massive oil spill that has affected at least 15km of coastline in Tobago just before the Carnival season. Emergency workers and over 1,000 volunteers are scrambling to clean up the spill, which has damaged a reef and Atlantic beaches, posing a threat to the island's resorts and hotels. The government is considering declaring a national emergency and seeking assistance from other countries, while efforts are underway to contain the spill and investigate the origins of the vessel.

social-issues2 years ago

"Homeless Californians Discovered Living in Underground Caves with Furnishings"

Homeless individuals in California were discovered living in furnished caves along the Tuolumne River, prompting a joint cleanup effort by the Modesto Police Department, volunteers, and local organizations. The caves, located 20 feet below street level, were found to be fully furnished and contained significant amounts of garbage, drugs, and weapons. This discovery highlights the growing homelessness crisis in California, with Los Angeles also mobilizing thousands of volunteers to conduct a street tally to address the surging homeless population.