http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/swedish-company-hybrit-makes-fossil-fuel-free-green-steel-from-hydrogen/ The development of this "green steel" is interesting in itself, but I am inspired by the manufacturer... they are taking this invention to the next level and deciding to produce it for the global market in fossil fuel free plants. Effectively removing carbon emissions from the manufacturing process at all its levels! Bravo!
A little good news — about air purifying house plants
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-develop-new-houseplant-that-cleanses-indoor-spaces-of-airborne-chemicals/ FASCINATING!!! That's the start for me. I've always had indoor plants for scents (lemons, jasmine), energy (cactus), or herbs, but this is amazing! Toxin cleaning plants!!!
A little good news — about kiwis
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kiwi-numbers-grow-50-after-latest-audio-survye/ Omg, I want to move to. We Zealand even more now! The so-called world leaders should be looking at this country for how to run things and grow a sustainable... well, everything!
A little good news — about refrigeration
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/1000-solar-powered-enow-refrigeration-trucks/ Well, this is simply cool. Yes, the pun is intended. Transportation is a really big deal in the world, especially with the shift to online shopping and home deliveries of nearly everything! For food refrigeration the use of diesel was imperative! Now it can be in zero-emission trucks. Imagine when all new commercial and … Continue reading A little good news — about refrigeration
A little good news — about art as activism
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paolo-fanciullis-la-casa-dei-pesci-is-an-underwater-sculpture-garden-that-stops-trawling/ This one of those stories you just have to read... now excuse me while I try to figure out some stone sculptures that will protect our old growth forest and fishing bays.
A little good news — about multiculturalism
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kenya-chrysanthemum-pyrethrum-flower-industry-offers-rural-income-and-natural-insecticide/ These daisy-like flowers repel and often kill pests like mosquitoes and locust. The article says they are harmless to most animals and us, and alludes to being pollinator friendly. Let's hope we can find similar species around the world to plant in all produce crops and be rid of chemical pesticides that destroy our … Continue reading A little good news — about multiculturalism
A little good news — about being uncomfortable?
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tama-kieves-book-excerpt-on-change/ This one requires a couple of reads, but every word is worth it. We resist change so much that we often choose to remain uncomfortable with our situations. That discomfort is a sign of change and change leads to growth. Embrace the change and see what happens! See you on the other side of … Continue reading A little good news — about being uncomfortable?
A little good news — about creativity
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/this-simple-word-test-reveals-how-creative-you-are/ I'm not sure why, but this mental exercise sounds familiar. As a person who has often been accused of being too literate because of my love of semantics, this is a game I've often played with myself... well, various versions of it. Care to see if you are really creative? Take the test: https://www.datcreativity.com/about
A little good news — about clean energy: hydrogen!
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tokyo-olympics-cauldron-and-village-are-hydrogen-powered/ You gotta read this short and inspired story. The Olympic village is entirely powered by hydrogen tech! Transportation and residences. That means zero greenhouse gas emission and an extra water source to hydrate their gardens etc... Frankly, it's getting hard to see why governments continue supporting fossil fuels!!! We need to really get our … Continue reading A little good news — about clean energy: hydrogen!
A little good news — about changing our consumer habits
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/the-glasgow-repair-shop-that-is-fixing-our-throwaway-culture/ This is an idea very close to my heart!!! Remade (https://remade.network/) is changing the consumer mindset... I've been dreaming about doing something similar for years: repurposing, upcycling, repairing thrown away items (mostly furniture) into beautiful new decor ideas! This group of amazing people have figured how to take an old idea and make it … Continue reading A little good news — about changing our consumer habits
The New Renaissance Mindset 