Good News Notes: “China harvested its first batch of “space rice” from seeds that returned from a lunar voyage last year, with scientists hoping it could help create new plant varieties and safeguard the country’s food security. The crop was grown from the 40 grams of seeds that traveled with the Chang’e-5 lunar probe in…
Tag: self-sufficiency
Nonprofit hosted food distribution on Johns Island
Good News Notes: “Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach hosted a free food and dental kit distribution on Saturday. It took place at the nonprofit’s Johns Island location on Brownswood Road. Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach says they are continuing to provide help to those needing emergency financial, employment and food services during these…
Eigg, how the small Scottish island achieved renewable energy self-sufficiency
Good News Notes: The island of Eigg, located 20 kilometres from Scottish mainland, has achieved a milestone in sustainable development: complete self-sufficiency based on renewable energy. It used to rely on diesel generators for a few hours of electricity a day but in 2008 it became the first community in the world to launch an off-grid system based on…