Good News Notes: “Target has rolled out one of the most visible displays of its efforts to become a greener company: Massive carports topped with solar panels that will power a big-box store in California. The panels, high above the parking lot, will produce enough renewable energy to power the entire store, from its refrigeration to…
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Aptera tests a beta version of its SEV at the track ahead of production later this year
Good News Notes : “Solar Electric Vehicle (SEV) startup Aptera Motors, recently shared test footage of the beta version of its upcoming SEV. The SEV prototype was seen on a test track alongside the three alpha versions already unveiled by Aptera. The beta version represents Aptera’s last phase before pre-production and deliveries later this year. Aptera…
Meet Mr Trash Wheel – and the other new devices that eat river plastic
Good News Notes: “The Great Bubble Barrier is just that – a wall of bubbles. It gurgles across the water in a diagonal screen, pushing plastic to one side while allowing fish and other wildlife to pass unharmed. The technology, created by a Dutch firm and already being used in Amsterdam, is being trialled in the Douro…
Canidae, Petco partner on in-store kibble refilling solution
Good News Notes: “In partnership with Petco, Canidae has designed and launched the company’s first Kibble Refill Station in Petco’s Carmel Mountain Store in San Diego. The new program is intended to transform the way kibble is purchased by enabling pet owners to buy kibble through an in-store, self-serve merchandiser, using reusable kibble bags. Each…
Drive-thru food distributions serving hungry San Diegans
Good News Notes: “The cars start lining up early and before long, they’re stretched out of the parking lot and down the road. About once a month, at the Faith Chapel here in Spring Valley, Feeding San Diego staff and volunteers turn this spot into a stop on what they call the “Together Tour.” “Anyone…
Emergency crews use helicopter hoist to rescue horse after fall in Carmel Valley
Good News Notes: “Authorities used a helicopter Thursday afternoon, July 22, to rescue a horse that fell into a steep ditch in the Carmel Valley area. Mackey and her rider “rolled off a trail and into a ravine in a remote area near” state Route 56 around 12:30 p.m., according to Nina Thompson, a spokesperson…
He faced a possible life term. Now he’s a UC Berkeley grad
Good News Notes: “Aaron Harvey first heard of UC Berkeley when he saw a TV promotion for the school as he sat in jail, facing conspiracy charges stemming from nine San Diego gang-related shootings. He didn’t even know that UC Berkeley and “Cal,” a title he knew through sports, were the same school when he…
Police rescue toddler from San Diego house fire
Good News Notes: “Police officers rescued a woman and a toddler from a house fire in San Diego, California, on December 30, officials said. San Diego resident Vero Larios, who called the police and captured the rescue on camera, told Storyful: ‘I was grateful that they showed up so fast. I didn’t think anyone was…
Ransom brothers bike across country to raise funds for charity
Good News Notes: “Staying hopeful during the pandemic is challenging for all of us. Yet some South Floridians have gone the extra mile, and even pedaled many miles, to inspire us and make sure our world is a better place. Two heroes are Miami brothers Axel and Sebastian Hicks, rising seniors at Ransom Everglades School,…
‘Behind the scenes’ – Kevin Durant Charity Foundation’s COVID-19 giving
Good News Notes: “In discussing what his team has done during the COVID-19 crisis, Sean Marks has said that in addition to what has been publicized, there have been other contributions “behind the scenes,” And an entry on Kevin Durant Charity Foundation website certainly confirms that. A quick look at the foundation’s site reveals extensive efforts by KD. In fact, down at…