Good News Headlines 7/21/2021
"We found that the tiger visits these cubs regularly, and his behaviour shows that he is not a threat to the cubs. We have seen the cubs playing with the male tiger and sharing kills,” Sharma told Mongabay-India.
Earth Talk: National Parks Suffer Disproportionately From Global Warming
The effects of climate change can be felt all over the globe in various ways, but America’s national parks seem to be suffering more than U.S. overall landmass. The only way to really turn things around across the board is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.
DIY Solar: Is Installing Your Own Solar Panels Worth It?
As the eco-conscious movement sweeps through the nation, solar purchases increase. President Biden supports the expansion of the industry, and he allocated two trillion dollars to technology enhancements. Part of the funding supports the solar tax incentives extension.
Good News Headlines 7/14/2021
India has invented ‘flying solar panels,’ which are being suspended above irrigation canals to cut down on the evaporation of precious water droplets by providing shade from the sun’s evaporating heat.
Tiny Houses Are Cute, But Can You Actually Cook A Meal In One?
As an avid cook I wondered what orchestrating a sizable meal would be like in the two-burner kitchen of a 250-square-foot home. So I gave it a try with my favorite recipe.
'Overwhelming Success': Researchers Praise Iceland's Four-Day Work Week Trials
In addition to the positive public health impacts of reducing the amount of time people spend at work, a shorter workweek also comes with environmental benefits, including lower greenhouse gas emissions.
This Little-Known Principle Has Harmed Millions Of People. What Are We Doing To Change It?
The Kehoe paradigm assumes a lack of risk unless proven otherwise. Here’s why that’s a problem, and how people are working to find a better way.
Knowing How Heat And Humidity Affect Your Body Can Help You Stay Safe During Heat Waves
One of the first things our bodies do in adapting to heat is to produce more plasma – the watery portion of blood. This enables our circulatory systems to move heat to the skin more effectively so that sweating can remove it from the body.
Tips For Traveling With The Elderly
When you decide to travel with elderly companions, there are some factors you might consider to make everyone’s time on the go as enjoyable as possible. With a little bit of planning, you can pick a great destination, travel safely, and make memories to last a lifetime!
Green Home Renovation Checklist: Start Here
Dear EarthTalk: I’m planning a major home renovation and want to include as many greenfriendly features as possible. Where do I begin to look?
Good News Headlines 7/7/2021
Behind the Mr. Trash Wheel brand is one of the most important concepts of modern pollution theory—that rivers deposit the bulk of the garbage existing in the oceans. One thousand of the world’s rivers source 80% of all the trash found in the ocean.
When Philanthropy Meets Governance
While well-meaning philanthropy may help fill in the cracks, governance aims to fix the system through structural changes that empower and enable a society to move forward instead of backward. It is increasingly apparent that the best way to fight inequality is by spreading the equity around.
Hot Flashes And Killer Whales: The Evolutionary Advantage Of Menopause
Research indicates that menopause had an evolutionary advantage for orcas, because having post-reproductive females around to help with care and feeding increased the life chances of the young.
8 Ways To Manage Body Image Anxiety After Lockdown
Body image is a person’s “inside view” – or feelings, perceptions, thoughts and beliefs – of their body. People’s bodies have helped them survive the trauma of a global pandemic. It’s important to be kind to yourself and your body if your appearance has changed.
Critical Race Theory: What It Is And What It Isn’t
Critical race theory provides techniques to analyze U.S. history and legal institutions by acknowledging that racial problems do not go away when we leave them unaddressed. Critical race theorists are interested not just in studying the law and systems of racism, but in changing them for the better.
How We Are Treated And The Feedback Loop Of Our Dreams
One of the challenges with teaching young people about the problems in the world, and motivating them to work on solving them, is the discouragement (or worse) that so many feel about the possibilities for lasting positive change.
Good News Headlines 6/30/2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will pay off all the past-due rent that accumulated in the nation’s most populated state because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, a promise to make landlords whole while giving renters a clean slate.
Spiritual, But Not Religious
I knew I could never bring myself to say to someone that I knew what they believed was wrong because I knew what I believed was right. Maybe I was just bad at religion. Or maybe I was on to something. In any case, I felt myself breaking with organized religion in favor of a more unique, personal, spiritual journey.
Don’t Tell Me To Despair About The Climate: Hope Is A Right We Must Protect
The climate crisis is ongoing. And, also, a bird is building a nest in the eaves outside my window. Come spring, there will be new birth. In shaky hands, I hold these two truths together.
Good News Headlines 6/23/2021
For an unborn child, spina bifida, a birth defect in which the spinal cord fails to develop or close properly, is a devastating diagnosis. Until recently, doctors were unable to attempt to correct the condition until after the baby was born.
Three Tips For Starting Your Ritual Practice
Rituals are an excellent way to infuse our lives with more awareness, meaning, connection, reverence, and ceremony. By helping us to focus, change our mindset, set an intention, and move forward, creating rituals allows us to experience more richness in life.
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January 18, 2026
The stars are super busy. Mental Mercury is simultaneously engaged with Mars, Saturn, Uranus and the Sun. At times, heads may spin. This afternoon’s Capricorn New Moon, the first of 2026, is part of a formidable six planet...
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