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Good News This Week: January 6, 2024 - Bikes, Birds, & Butterflies

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16 Alternatives To Audible for Ethical Audiobook Lovers

While it’s convenient to be able to access audiobooks through a monthly subscription, Audible is actually harmful to the industry at large. Fortunately, we have great recommendations for non-Amazon alternatives.
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Good News This Week: December 23, 2023 - Art, Manatees, & Marine Conservation

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New Solar Power Deal Provides Rwandan Schools With Internet Connectivity

The initiative aims to quickly and affordably connect students to essential educational tools in a sustainable way.
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Good News This Week: December 16, 2023 - Sesame Street, Seeds, & Shelters

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New Study Finds That Growing African Vegetables on Buildings Can Save Space & Feed Cities

As cities grow, more people need food. However, space for farming is limited in cities. Building facades can offer a solution for growing food. We asked landscape architect Karen Botes to tell us about her research — cultivating traditional African vegetables on walls.
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Innovative VR Experiences Offer an Escape From Painful Medical Procedures

New virtual reality devices, such as Smileyscope, have emerged as innovative tools to alleviate pain during medical procedures, particularly benefiting children undergoing blood draws or IV insertions.
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A Native-Led Company Is Installing Solar Farms for Tribal Nations Across the US

Cody Two Bears, a member of the Sioux tribe in North Dakota, founded Indigenized Energy, a native-led energy company with a unique mission—installing solar farms for tribal nations in the United States.
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Good News This Week: December 9, 2023 - Toys, Rhinos, & Girl Scouts

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Good News This Week: December 2, 2023 - Helmets, Hairdressers, & Veggies

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Scientists have figured out how to use rice husks and newspapers for eco-friendly insulation

Researchers in Panama have used a mix of newspaper, rice husk, borax, and glue to develop an eco-friendly thermal insulation material.
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First-of-its-Kind App Revolutionizes Access To Information for Florida Foster Youth

Launched in May 2023, the app addresses the lack of information about things like legal rights and independent living among many of the over 24,000 youth in Florida's foster care system.
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