Good News Notes: “A giant owl at risk of extinction was spotted in an African rainforest for the first time in more than 150 years. The rare Shelley’s eagle owl, observed by British researchers working in Ghana, hasn’t been seen in the wild since the 1870s, with the only other existing photograph a blurry image…
Tag: Ghana
Chicago 7th grader’s shoe donation organization sees no limits
Good News Notes: “She’s won a local pageant, created a cosmetic line and has supplied hundreds of shoes to children in Ghana. At just 12 years old, this 7th grader doesn’t see obstacles, only possibilities. Chicagoan Kerry Koranteng is one of Chicago’s Very Own. Christiana Arhen said when her daughter stated she wanted to send…
Eton Is Now Upcycling the Scraps From Its Dress Shirts Into Customizable Rugs
Good News Notes: “The venerable Swedish shirtmaker Eton has been in operation for close to a century now, during which time it’s made plenty of, well, shirts. It only recently dipped its toes into the slightly less formal t-shirt category. But now, the house is shifting gears in the interest of sustainability, creating a series of limited-edition rugs made entirely…
India’s youth take on plastic pollution
Good News Notes: “Curiosity is what has motivated the young people to take part in the Tide Turners Plastic Challenge. They share Jane Goodall’s enthusiasm for learning about nature and how they can make the world a better place. Tide Turners educates young people about single-use plastics, encouraging them to alter their attitude towards plastic…
Family give inherited house away for clinic in Ghana
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-48557359
Fighting Deforestation
https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2019-03-04/top-cocoa-nations-buyers-firm-up-plans-to-fight-deforestation