Good News Notes: “Keeping the world fed is not an easy task; in fact, it causes immense environmental damage due to the massive use of land, water, fertilizer, pesticides, and fuel. From being used in everything from bread to paper, starch has a secured place in this list, yet we rely on plants to manufacture…
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French team designs ocean cleanup yacht that feeds on plastic trash
Good News Notes: “A French ocean adventurer and his team have designed a yacht which he says can scoop up plastic garbage to stop it blighting the world’s oceans, and converts the same waste into fuel to help power the boat. Yvan Bourgnon has spent his career racing sailing vessels around the globe as a…
Scientists create artificial plant that could spell the end of fossil fuels
Good News Notes: “A new device which mimics the ability of plants to photosynthesise could hasten the transition away from fossil fuels, say the Cambridge scientists who created it. The test unit converts light, carbon dioxide and water into a clean and stable fuel that can either be used directly or converted into hydrogen. It operates…
Will electric planes take flight and help cool a warming planet?
Good News Notes: “Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and Washington Post owner, announced on Monday that he was donating $10 billion to save the Earth’s environment – barely a month after it was revealed Amazon threatened to fire employees who spoke out about the company’s role in the climate crisis. The new Bezos Earth Fund…
Son takes over reins of Freedom Fuel to help veterans weather winter
Good News Notes: “Some 200 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association members gathered Saturday to participate in a charity ride to benefit Freedom Fuel.” Freedom Fuel is a nonprofit organization that provides free fuel to heat the homes of veterans in need. Many, though, are simply too proud to ask for help. View the whole story here:…