How We Can All Help Save Monarch Butterflies
Lots of people don’t really think about it, but all of our crops that we eat, and all of the crops that our livestock eat, are all supported by pollinators.
Amid ‘Alarming Setbacks,’ Right Livelihood Winners Embody Vision Of Better World
The winners of the 2017 Right Livelihood Awards—often referred to as the Alternative Nobel Prize—were announced in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday in order to honor and reward the dedication and positive impact from this year's four recipients.
Why Your Kids Might Be Able To See Better If They Play Outdoors More Often
The ready availability of technology may make the children of today faster at configuring a new smartphone, but does all of that screen time affect the development of their eyes?
You Can ‘Pick Up’ A Good Or Bad Mood From Your Friends
New research suggests that both good and bad moods can be ‘picked up’ from friends, but depression can’t.
This Isn’t Just Another Urban Farm—It’s a Food Bank
The Tucson, Arizona, food bank isn’t just giving away packaged foods. It’s growing healthy food—and teaching people how.
Carbon Pawprints: How Our Dogs And Cats Contribute To Global Warming
Is it really true that our dogs and cats are major contributors to climate change, and if so what can we do about it?
“Carpe Diem Politics”: How to Do More Than Just Resist
Today’s social justice movements must seize opportunities, mobilize quickly, and, finally, embrace a carnival spirit.
What Does The Environment Have To Do With Autism?
The search for autism’s causes is a daunting task — but researchers are investigating a variety of factors that might play a role.
Good News Headlines 10/3/17
Paul Weismann got the call for help Monday night at his home in Connecticut. By Tuesday afternoon, he was flying to Puerto Rico on his personal plane, with food, water, and power generators as his passengers.
The Spiritual Roots Of Hair
Hair is a central facet of our appearance, something that both men and women take great pride in, but does its purpose run deeper?
How Community-Led ‘Rights Of Nature’ Initiatives Are Protecting Ecosystems
In 2008, Ecuador’s leadership rewrote its constitution to include the rights of nature, effectively awarding legal rights to the environment.
City Trees Boost Health And Wealth
Here’s how to make big money in the modern megalopolis: plant more city trees.
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Good News Headlines 9/26/17
Named after Puerto Rico’s national anthem, this fierce comic book star uses her powers to control the weather and keep her people safe.
Turning Solar Sites Into Pollinator-Friendly Habitats Is The Sweetest Idea
A married couple in Minnesota found a genius use for the swaths of land occupied by solar systems—coupling them as pollinator-friendly habitats.
You’re Probably Drinking Plastic In Your Tap Water
We know that plastics clog our oceans, lakes and the stomachs of marine animals, but a first-of-its-kind investigation from Orb Media found the pervasive material in tap water supplies around the world, too.
Liam’s Lunches Of Love Launches Into New Projects
After being inspired by his summer reading program and the educational website Brainchase.com, Liam Hannon a 10 year old boy in Cambridge, Massachusetts decided to start making lunches for his neighbors that are experiencing homelessness.
EarthTalk: Home Solar 101
Dear EarthTalk: I'm finally ready to join the 21st century and commit to putting solar panels on my roof. Where do I start?
What Is Croup Cough And How To Treat It?
The best way to explain what is croup cough is a viral infection that sounds like cough, but much worse. In terms of sound, a croup cough is a cough that sounds like the barking of a dog.
Cannabis Reduces Prescription Drug Use
From 2000 to 2015, half a million people died from prescription drug overdoses. Cannabis is not only excluded from the overdose drug list, but it reduces the use of dangerous prescription drugs.
A New Food Label Is Coming Soon And It Goes ‘Beyond Organic’
Conscious consumers won't have to wait much longer for clear guidance on how to buy food and other products that are not only certified organic, but also certified regenerative.
Daily Astrology
December 30, 2025
A lingering sense of sadness could be the aftereffect of Mercury's post midnight square with Saturn. Early risers may also be prone to fatigue. Moods brighten and vital energy gradually picks up as the day progresses...
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