Unilever Buys Pukka – What Can We Learn?
Before judging a company, we need to understand what it takes to do what they do: where and how are the plants grown, collected, dried, processed and stored?
Should We Worry That Half Of Americans Trust Their Gut To Tell Them What’s True?
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I’ll bet that’s true,” before you had all the facts? Most people probably have at some point.
How To Heal Your Immunity With Nightshade Foods
Where do we stand on nightshades for your health? Are they dangerous, or are they helpful?
Good News Headlines 10/10/17
Cathy Rude has braved her share of storms and flooding to get to a laboring patient. But last week was the first time the 63-year-old faced flood waters so high that her only way to work was to hitch a ride on an inflatable swan.
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.
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April 2, 2026
The aftermath of yesterday’s dynamic full Moon sees a noticeable downshift in energy. Urgency is minimized as the Libra Moon travels void of course from before dawn until midnight. If possible, let your mind and heart wander...
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