Inside Charm Industrial’s big bet on corn stalks for carbon removal

Good News Notes: “In recent weeks, a crew of staffers from a company called Charm Industrial have been working on the edge of Kansas corn fields, moving rolled bales of stalks, leaves, husks, and tassels up to a white semi-trailer. Inside, a contraption called a pyrolyzer uses high temperatures in the absence of oxygen to…

Plant protein is better for you than animal protein. Here’s why.

Good News Notes: “It’d be great if a burger-a-day diet was healthy. Don’t get me wrong—it’s not the worst. You’ve got protein in there and hopefully some veggies on top (and on the side) , and even some fiber from the roll (you used whole grain, right?) Unfortunately, study after study shows that meat as a protein source isn’t…

The #1 Healthiest Food to Eat Every Day, Says Science

Good News Notes: “We often hear about unhealthy foods to avoid, like fast food, processed goods, and soft drinks. But what about some of the healthy foods to include in your diet on a daily basis? For example, some of the healthiest foods you can include in your diet are beans. They are a dietary staple in many…

6 Vegetables That Are Healthier Cooked Than Raw

Good News Notes: “As counterintuitive as it may seem, some fruits and vegetables get a nutritional boost upon cooking. Most of us have all too many un-fond memories of vegetables cooked into a soggy gloppy mush. With their taste and texture and vibrancy cooked out of them, it’s no wonder that so many of their…

Here’s How Lisa Dyson’s Startup Is Reducing World Hunger AND Combating Climate Change

Good News Notes: “Lisa Dyson combined her discovery of microbes that convert CO2 into nutrients with space-age technology developed by NASA during the 1960’s. The result is  Air Protein, which mimics nature’s conversion of carbon dioxide into food sources. If you’re thinking gooey, unappetizing compounds served in foil packets, think again. Lisa’s technology might be based on…