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Stories About Using Technology and Innovation To Make a Difference

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This Innovative, TikTok-Viral Helmet Aims To Reduce Concussions in Surfers

After a personal surfing injury made him realize the lack of effective head protection for casual surfers, this business owner created a solution.
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Good News This Week: November 25, 2023 - Dogs, Turkeys, & Tiny Homes

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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This New Website is Making It Easier To Shop for Plus-Size Clothing

A new website aims to make finding ethical, sustainable plus-size clothes (that actually fit) a whole lot easier.
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Good News This Week: November 18, 2023 - Barbies, Socks, & AR Filters

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Influencer Creates Viral TikTok Filter That Donates To Gaza: 'It's a Skill I Can Use for Good'

A top TikTok effect creator utilized her platform to create an AR filter generating funds for essential aid amid humanitarian crises.
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With Support from Hank Green, New Word Game 'Gubbins' Gives Back To Charity

Players of Wordle, Connections, and Spelling Bee may be excited to add another game to their daily roster. But Gubbins isn’t just any word game. With Hank Green’s help, it’s a word game for good. 
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10 Environmental Victories — For and By Indigenous Communities — To Celebrate

As we stand in solidarity with Indigenous climate activists, here are just a handful of major victories from the past year.
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These Are the Good News Stories You Missed This Week: November 10, 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Printer Poop' Is a Real Plastic Waste Issue… But Here's How To Recycle It

A popular YouTube creator invented a method to repurpose the plastic waste of "printer poop."
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These Are the Best Good News Stories You Missed This Week: November 3, 2023

How many of these 21 positive headlines did you catch? Dive into your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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The Pacific Northwest Could Be Big Tech's New Hot Spot for Carbon Capture

Due to an abundance of basaltic rock, The Pacific Northwest is the new hub for carbon removal innovation, which is vital in the future of climate solutions.
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America’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Wins Approval

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been granted official approval from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Here's what to expect next.
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