Earth Talk: What Are Conservation Dogs?
Most commonly conservation dogs are used to help biologists understand where and how threatened or endangered wildlife species are hanging on—or if they are still around at all.
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Good News Headlines 11/24/2021
Union workers for equipment manufacturer John Deere voted to approve a new contract on Wednesday, ending a strike sustained by over 10,000 workers at 14 locations for nearly five weeks.
Good News Headlines 11/17/2021
The International Handball Federation will no longer require women to compete in bikini bottoms. The move comes after Norwegian players staged a protest by wearing shorts to a championship match and called for a change to the dress code.
What’s Behind The Magic Of Live Music?
The songs that beamed into living rooms during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic may have featured an artist’s hits. But there’s just something magical about seeing music surrounded by other people.
New Home For Rare Peregrine Falcons Comes To Worcester
A new mural depicting the peregrines in downtown Worcester is very easy to see, and is aiming to raise awareness about the animals — the fastest on Earth, and relatively rare in Massachusetts.
Good News Headlines 11/3/2021
When Dr. Joseph Tobias saw how big the bird which had just flown over his head was, he had just assumed it was an eagle. After all, no other bird in Ghana could be so large. He was wrong. The Imperial College researcher was the first to see a Shelley’s eagle owl in the wilds of Ghana since the 1870s.
Good News Headlines 10/27/2021
“The Great Pacific Garbage Patch can now be cleaned,” announced Dutch entrepreneur Boyan Slat, the wonderkid inventor who’s spent a decade inventing systems for waterborne litter collection. Recent tests on his Ocean Cleanup rig called System 002, invented to tackle the 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic pollution, were a success.
What I Learned When I Came Out To My Asian Mother
There was a time when coming out was the worst thing I could imagine doing to my Asian family. I was terrified to bring shame, guilt, and dishonor to them, to burden them with my truth so I distanced myself from the people, places, and things I loved.
Looking For Transformative Travel? Keep These Six Stages In Mind
After a cooped-up year, Americans are hungry to travel. Passport offices are overwhelmed with applications. In July, airlines scheduled and operated the highest number of flights since the pandemic began, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Good News Headlines 10/13/2021
President Biden on Friday restored full protections to three national monuments including Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah — known for their stunning desert landscapes and historical treasures of Native American art and settlements, as well as a rich fossil record.
Good News Headlines 10/6/2021
The Boston Athletic Association, which administers the marathon, said Monday it will honor the legacy of the late Ellison "Tarzan" Brown, Boston's champion in 1936 and 1939.
This Library Takes An Indigenous Approach To Categorizing Books
The library’s Indigenous approach to categorization and relationship building with students makes it a beloved source of community for British Columbia’s Indigenous people. For Indigenous visitors, it’s a safe space. For non-Indigenous folks, Parent said, it’s a welcoming learning experience.
Good News Headlines 9/29/2021
Vaccinated people are not as likely to spread the coronavirus as the unvaccinated. Even in the United States, where more than half of the population is fully vaccinated, the unvaccinated are responsible for the overwhelming majority of transmission.
Falling Up The Hill
Charline cared for Ruby like a dedicated mother of a disabled child. We teamed like a dream. We were one mind and heart in every realm. I shuttered to think of what would happen to us if we lost Charline.
Good News Headlines 9/22/2021
For years, many tribes have felt their history has not been given its due by schools in Connecticut. Soon, however, schools will be required to teach Native American studies, with an emphasis on local tribes.
How To Recognize Cultural Messages And Take Care Of Ourselves
We are constantly being bombarded with cultural messages through social media, through conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and pretty much anywhere we look. Cultural messages don’t belong to us, but we take them in as if they are our own thoughts.
Earth Talk: Whatever Happened To The Yukon To Yellowstone (Y2Y) Wildlife Corridor Dream
Conservationists’ dreams of a wildlife corridor stretching from the Yukon to Yellowstone (Y2Y) where “charismatic megafauna” like bears, wolves and caribou can roam freely and have enough continuous undisturbed habitat to thrive is slowly becoming a reality.
This Experiential Learning Farm Helps Youth Build A Better World
On a busy July day at Freetown Farm, young people of all backgrounds can be seen mulching vegetable gardens, smelling wildflowers, learning about the medicinal properties of herbs, and harvesting ripe cabbages, kale, carrots, and tomatoes.
Good News Headlines 9/15/2021
A drone photographer in Argentina captured the stunning moment when a curious whale got close to a woman paddle boarding and gave her a playful nudge. He captured this video of a southern right whale heading towards a paddle boarder, using its fin to gently push her board, then swimming directly beneath.
Twenty Years After 9/11, 'The Only Way To Effectively Counter Terror Is To End War'
In the two decades since 9/11, thousands of U.S. and allied troops have died. During that time, trillions of dollars that could have been spent on social uplift both home and abroad were instead expended on waging war without end.
Good News Headlines 9/8/2021
Greg Erfani watched the flames grow bigger and bigger as they crept toward Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, the animal refuge he helps run in South Lake Tahoe. He feared not only for himself but for the menagerie of raccoons, coyotes, owls and porcupines inside. Luckily, the staff had a plan.
New Smart Meters Could Hike Massachusetts Electric Bills
The planned upgrades face scrutiny from the state Department of Energy Resources and Attorney General Maura Healey’s office. A number of energy and environmental groups have also signaled interest in the proposals.
Good News Headlines 9/1/2021
Short-term rental company Airbnb has stepped up to provide a potential answer to one immediate need—where refugees will stay in the meantime. For several years, Airbnb's non-profit arm Airbnb.org has provided temporary housing for people displaced by natural disasters and other crises.
5G: The Inconvenient Truths About Wireless Technology — An Interview With Cece Doucette
We are faced with a watershed moment right now regarding the use of wireless technology in our lives. Should we go all in for the convenience a fully wired future can provide or are there some inconvenient truths about 5G and wireless technology we need to know about first?
Moldavite: Extraterrestrial Stone On Earth
Moldavite is the stone that initiated me into awareness of the spiritual properties of crystals and minerals, and it has been a catalyst for several of my most important spiritual experiences.
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December 20, 2025
The early morning conjunction between the Capricorn Moon and fiery Mars instills passion and raises ambitions. Regardless of the task, the celestial pairing offers strength to see it through to completion. If holiday...
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