Good News Notes: “Tesla and Technoking Elon Musk might get all the attention for the all-electric Tesla Semi, but they’re far from the only manufacturer looking to make big rigs go electric. Freightliner, the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in America, is hard at work testing trucks with actual customers — with Tesla still stuck on the test…
Month: March 2021
Vertical farming company Plenty building futuristic farm in Compton, aims to provide fresh produce and jobs to city
Good News Notes: “When we talk about farming, we don’t often think of Compton. But the future of farming could soon be coming to life there. A company is building a massive vertical farm: that would save water, land and eliminate the need for pesticides. The vertical farm, which is still under construction, in Compton…
Los Angeles officially becomes ‘no-kill’ city as animal shelters achieve 90% save rate
Good News Notes: “‘It’s difficult to overstate the enormity of this moment and its place in the history of the no-kill movement. NKLA has demonstrated what’s possible when an entire community works together,’ said Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends Animal Society. ‘By expanding this collaborative model nationwide, Best Friends’ goal to make…
Amazon begins testing Rivian electric delivery vans in San Francisco
Good News Notes: “Amazon said it selected San Francisco as one of the initial cities to test electric vans from Rivian because of its ‘great customers, unique terrain and climate.’ Deliveries will initially be conducted out of Amazon’s delivery station in the San Francisco suburb of Richmond, but Amazon expects to start deliveries from other…
Turkish king-size electric tractor ready for mass production
Good News Notes: “The development of a Turkish-made, king-size electric tractor has been completed, and the locally developed vehicle will be mass-produced as of June, the company’s head announced Monday. ‘We have 25 tractors ready and waiting on our assembly line,’ said Önder Yol, the chairperson of ZY Electric Tractor. The company has already received…
Bay Area teens create helpful app for pet owners during the COVID-19 shutdown
Good News Notes: “The dynamic duo became friends in their high school’s robotics team and noticed that they had a lot in common. During the COVID-19 shutdown, they decided to take the initiative to spend their influx of free time wisely by starting their own company, PetCode. ‘We came up with this in May of 2020,…
The human right that benefits nature
Good News Notes: “The history behind one of Costa Rica’s most important environmental commitments reads something like a legal fairytale. It started nearly 30 years ago, with a young boy who wanted to stop the pollution in his neighborhood and ended with a constitutional reform. The impacts of the boy’s efforts are still causing ripples…
Emory-Tibet Week returns, inviting participants to focus on ‘Compassion, Practice and Well-being’
Good News Notes: “Emory-Tibet Week 2021 will be different from years past because of its virtual format, but will still share insights with members of the Emory community and others through its theme of ‘Compassion, Practice and Well-being.’ The theme represents the shared mission of all the programs of Emory’s Center for Contemplative Science and…
‘Kind Words’ promotes compassion and honesty in the gaming community
Good News Notes: “Video games often receive criticism for promoting toxic communities and hate-filled chats, but Kind Words offers something unique: An environment where gamers can lend a helping hand and seek input from peers. In a time of isolation, this friendly game has become a means of correspondence for thousands of people across the world. Kind…
Hospice of the Western Reserve provides peace of mind to pet owners
Good News Notes: “Pets provide comfort during all stages of life, though for many hospice patients, that comfort is accompanied by concerns about routine pet care and the future of a favorite furry friend. Hospice of the Western Reserve’s new Pet Peace of Mind program aims to alleviate such concerns, while also ensuring that pets…