Good News Headlines 12/15/2025
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San Francisco Sues Nation’s Top Food Manufacturers Over Ultraprocessed Foods
by Associated Press
The city of San Francisco filed a lawsuit against some of the nation’s top food manufacturers on Tuesday, arguing that ultraprocessed food from the likes of Coca-Cola and Nestle are responsible for a public health crisis. City Attorney David Chiu named 10 companies in the lawsuit, including the makers of such popular foods as Oreo cookies, Sour Patch Kids, Kit Kat, Cheerios and Lunchables. The lawsuit argues that ultraprocessed foods are linked to diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and cancer. “They took food and made it unrecognizable and harmful to the human body,” Chiu said in a news release.
Abandoned Oil Refineries Are Becoming Unlikely Havens For Wildlife
by Robin Eveleigh and Angela Garwood, Positive News
Abandoned oil refineries are emerging as unlikely havens for wildlife in the UK and across the pond in California, US, becoming sanctuaries for thousands of insects, birds, plants and other species. Canvey Wick on the Thames estuary in Essex, UK, was plastered in silt and asphalt in the 1970s, turning once wildlife-rich grazing marshes into a barren industrial wasteland. However, the refinery project was shelved in the oil crisis of 1973, allowing nature’s cautious return. The brownfield oasis was designated a site of special scientific interest in 2005. Today it is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) alongside partners at Buglife and the Land Trust.
21 Encouraging Quotes From Famous People About Persevering Through Hard Times
by Emily Shiffer, Upworthy
The holiday season can be a difficult time of year. According to the American Psychological Association, 89% of people say this joyful time of year also brings major stress. It’s safe to say that with all the running around, most of us are persevering through the end of the year. Getting through these tough times can require some extra inspiration. If you are going through a period of difficulty, garnering wisdom from people who have lived through hardship can help you come out on the other side still standing with a renewed mindset. These are 21 encouraging quotes by famous people to help you persevere through challenging times.
Ultrasonic Device Dramatically Speeds Harvesting of Water from the Air – Drinkable in Minutes Instead of Hours
by Good News Network
Even in desert conditions, there exists some level of humidity that, with the right material, can be soaked up and squeezed out to produce clean drinking water. In recent years, scientists have developed a host of promising sponge-like materials for this “atmospheric water harvesting.” But recovering the water from these materials usually requires heat — and time. Existing designs rely on heat from the sun to evaporate water from the materials and condense it into droplets. But this step can take hours or even days. Now, MIT engineers have come up with a way to quickly recover water from an atmospheric water harvesting material.
I Started Bringing My Own Takeaway Box To Every Meal – And Sparked A Mini Movement
by Dhruti Shah, The Guardian
I’ve always loved catching up with friends and family over a meal out. Not only is it a chance to find out the latest gossip and what everyone’s up to, but it’s also an opportunity to try out new foods and share that experience together. But looking back, I’ve realised that I’ve been guilty of contributing to food waste by leaving meals unfinished. Sometimes, I didn’t realise how big portions would be or I’d get so focused on chatting to everyone that I would forget to eat everything until it was time to go. Just before the pandemic, I decided things had to change and started taking my own takeaway box with me.
