Good News Notes: “The New York City Council on Wednesday voted to pass legislation banning the use of natural gas in most new construction, a move that will substantially slash climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions from the country’s most populous city. The bill now goes to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s desk for signature. Once signed, the…
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Growing appetite for vegan dairy, meat products propels Northern California producers
Good News Notes: “Finding vegetarian and vegan food in a grocery store is no longer like a scavenger hunt. That’s good news for its producers but leaves the traditional meat and dairy industries less than thrilled. Sales and new products are up, say industry experts, because people want alternatives to animal products for health and…
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…
San Jose opens first tiny home community for homeless
Good News Notes: “Walking into San Jose’s first tiny home community for homeless residents is like stepping foot inside a miniature gated neighborhood. After making your way past the 10-foot gate surrounding the property, 40 tiny homes — 80-square-feet rectangular structures with just enough room for a single bed, desk, shelf and air conditioning and heating system…
Baby wallaby makes debut at San Jose’s Happy Hollow Zoo
https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/03/baby-wallaby-makes-debut-at-san-joses-happy-hollow-zoo/amp/