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I capture CO2 with micro-algae

His invention could change the face of the world if it can be made 100% reliable, efficient, and inexpensive. The first prototype of his CO2 capture lamp already has already garnered a lot of press attention. It’s a must see.

I protect gorillas from coltan miners

This park coordinator in Kahuzi Biega fights to protect the last 600 silverback gorillas in the world. An unequal fight against the inexorable advance of coltan miners.  Unless…

I recycle plastic bags in New Delhi

No one in India was interested in these cheap, throwaway bags except Anita. She recycles them using a secret method that she keeps jealously guarded. The end result: elegant handbags.

I offer gourmet dining to the poor

Jean-François is a culinary Robin Hood, distributing the leftovers from Quebec’s top restaurants and hotels to the poor. His food had us asking for seconds.

I give a new life to used fur coats

With all the fur in our closets, there’s no reason to continue killing animals for fashion. Working from this principle, Mariouche designs collections with recycled fur—a welcome trend!

I restore women who have been destroyed by rape

This surgeon has become the world’s leading specialist in vaginal reconstruction. Every year, he operates on thousands of women who have been brutally raped and mutilated by armed gangs in South Kivu. His work has earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.

I created a soup kitchen for animals

The crisis hasn’t spared our pets. After learning that a third of people were abandoning their animals for financial reasons, this full-time mum immediately took action. Inspiring.

I created Flash Mobs

10 years ago, this New York actor created a phenomenon that has since gone global: flash mobs. It’s a good occasion to return to some of his greatest exploits, which have been circulated around the web.