Good News Headlines 2/20/18
Rescued Gorilla And Her Caretaker Win Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Award
by Melissa Breyer, Treehugger
While we may be more accustomed to images of animals in their natural habitat claiming wildlife photography prizes; this year things look a little different… Read More
Activist Angela Davis Donates Her Archives To Harvard
by Kristin Toussaint, Boston Metro
Harvard is now home to the papers, writings, audio reels and photographs of the 1960s radical activist Angela Davis… Read More
Boston Schools Shift To More Play-Based, Kid-Led Curriculum In Early Grades
by Carrie Jung, WBUR
In Kelly Stevens’ kindergarten classroom, each day begins with circle time for what sounds like a menu of lesson options… Read More
The Bald Eagle Population Is Soaring And Now Is A Really Good Time To See Them
by Elizabeth Gillis, WBUR
Before conservation efforts began, the last bald eagle nest in Massachusetts was recorded in 1905… Read More
Woman’s Ingenious Invention Generates Electricity Using Wind From Trains, Subways
from Good News Network
A 27-year-old designer has created an ingenious new way of generating wind power in London – and it is done using the infrastructure that already exists… Read More
Seattle To Become Latest City To Erase Past Marijuana Convictions
by Sara Boboltz, HuffPost
In an effort to bring “restorative justice” to communities that have been disproportionately affected by drug law enforcement, Seattle’s mayor and city attorney said Thursday that the city will move to dismiss marijuana possession convictions that were prosecuted before Washington state voted to legalize the drug… Read More
Meat Substitutes In Europe Have Grown By 451%
from Good News Network
Europeans are reportedly enjoying legumes more and more, and are increasingly looking for alternatives to meat… Read More
These New Downtown LA Street Meters Will Collect Change To Fund Homeless Services
by Susan Abram, Daily News
Two bright orange meters that will accept donations of loose change for homeless services will be installed in downtown Los Angeles’ Grand Park on Thursday, city and county leaders announced Tuesday… Read More
China Reassigns 60,000 Soldiers To Plant Trees
by Lorraine Chow, EcoWatch
Earlier this year, the Chinese government announced plans for a major reforestation project—growing 6.66 million hectares of new forests this year, an area roughly the size of Ireland… Read More
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