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Good News Headlines 8/25/2021

John Butler, a former organic farmer from Derbyshire, England, has unwittingly become a peaceable guru and YouTube star at 84-years-old with his softly spoken wisdom and calm.

Want To Help Women And Girls In Afghanistan? Here Are Two Simple Places To Start.

I sat at a table in Jakarta interviewing a young Afghan woman about the plight of refugee women in Indonesia. Her family had fled the Taliban when she was a child, and now she's stuck in a life of limbo with little hope of change.

Creative Or Suffering — How We Think Really Matters

In my home town of Glastonbury, people who were once friends now avoid each other because of their disagreements over vaccines. On both sides, they are so emotionally invested in their thinking that the biological imperatives of survival are triggered the moment they start discussing the topic.

Retro Orange Armchair, Vintage Wooden Light Blue Sideboard, Old

Energetic Knick-Knacks

How many times do we make a mistake of falling in love with the wrong person? You’re attracted to someone, and feel an affinity or connection.

Concept Of Wireless Radio Internet. 5g. 4g, 3g Mobile Technologies.

Environmental Health Trust Wins In Historic Decision

Federal court orders FCC to explain why it ignored scientific evidence showing harm from wireless radiation. Further, the agency demonstrated “a complete failure to respond to comments concerning environmental harm caused by RF radiation.

Good News Headlines 8/18/2021

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is imploring the world to be “brave” after a comprehensive new climate report by the United Nations concluded a hotter future is locked in. She told supporters it’s “up to us to be brave and take decisions based on the scientific evidence provided in these reports.”

5G — Environmental Health Threat, Economic Boon Or Both?

Those promoting 5G argue for its economic benefits and say there’s no reason to assume it’s unsafe. Opponents counter we shouldn’t presume 5G’s safety and we could have reasons for concern…

EarthTalk: What Is “Slow Fashion?” Does It Relate To Sustainability

Since many people shop for the experience and enjoy the feeling of buying clothes more than the clothing article itself, slow fashion emphasizes choosing high-quality pieces made with sustainable materials.

EarthTalk: Environmentally Friendly Car Wash

Dear EarthTalk: What is the most environmentally friendly way I can wash my car: doing it myself or going to the local car wash?

How A Stock Photography Project Is Confronting Fat Bias

A recent Harvard study shows that although rates of bias against sexual orientation and race have gone down over the past decade, they’ve gone up for weight. We see this play out in medical spaces, where doctors routinely blame weight for all health issues, in workplaces where plus-size employees are less likely to be promoted.

How I Survived Prison With Native Spirituality And Mystery Science Theater 3000

I was doing 22 months on forgery and drug possession charges and, as an Alaska Native member of the Tlingit tribe, I had joined the prison’s Native American spirituality circle. We called ourselves the Tribal Sons and met twice a week to drum and sing.

How Parents Can Help Kids Deal With Back-To-School Anxiety

To whatever extent the delta variant affects in-person instruction in the fall of 2021, back-to-school this year will be different from pre-pandemic years. Anxiety may be a challenge for many more children than usual, and it can be intertwined with other feelings, such as excitement and shyness.

Good News Headlines 8/11/2021

A killer whale stranded on a rocky shore in Alaska was saved in an hours-long rescue effort by boaters, locals and wildlife officials. The 20-ft (6 metres) orca was spotted washed up on Prince of Wales island last Thursday, apparently stuck in a crevice of rocks 4ft above the tide line.

Dragon And Tiger Medical Qigong

Dragon and Tiger is primarily a medical qigong that balances the body’s energy systems in accordance with the principles of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The inclusion of Daoist and Buddhist elements in Dragon and Tiger are used to support and enhance its medical applications.

Earth Talk: Bald Eagles As Pests - Has Our National Bird Come Back Too Well?

It’s hard to believe the bald eagle was on the brink of extinction in the Lower 48 United States just a half-century ago, given how common the majestic birds are all over the country nowadays. Some American farmers are wondering if maybe we have too much of a good thing, given a recent uptick of eagles’ preying on livestock.

Call For Entries: Third Biennial Consciousness In Action NextGen Awards

The highly-regarded Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) announces open nominations for their third biennial Consciousness in Action NextGen Awards. The nominees must be next-generation researchers, practitioners, and visionaries striving to make a positive impact on the world’s challenges.

Good News Headlines 8/4/2021

This year’s show began on July 17 and will last until August 26. The peak will be on the night of August 11, running into the early hours of August 12. That’s when the rate of shooting stars will be at its highest, with about 50 meteors per hour.

How To Share And Shop With Food Sustainability In Mind

By changing your meal planning to revolve around the food you need to use up rather than the food you need to buy still, your habits slowly change. “I’ve started buying less produce, but I buy things that last longer like canned beans or frozen veggies.”