Good News Notes: “Israeli scientists have made paralyzed mice walk by giving them spinal cord implants, and say they are less than three years away from doing the same for humans in clinical trials. The world-first experiment took place at Tel Aviv University, where a large team engineered spinal cord tissue from human cells, and…
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The Important Role of “Swamplands” in the Fight Against Climate Change
Good News Notes: “ Some of the most important habitats in the world are those water-soaked places that ecologists call peatlands. Those who may not appreciate their importance or who even see them in a negative light sometimes call them “swamplands.” In his new book, “Swamplands – Tundra Beavers, Quaking Bogs, and the Improbable World…
CSRWire – Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Global Reforestation
Good News Notes: “The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $250,000 grant to One Tree Planted in support of global reforestation initiatives. The grant will be applied toward projects to plant 250,000 trees in regions where Baker Hughes operates in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. One Tree Planted is a leading environmental non-profit focused on the…
Doomed wild horses find new life at Black Hills Sanctuary
Good News Notes: “You might be surprised to find out one of the premier wild horse sanctuaries in the country is located in South Dakota. Portions of movies, like Hidalgo and Into the Wild were even filmed there. Hundreds of horses and ponies roam the land South of Hot Springs. No barns or outbuildings, they…
Due to climate change, Miami Beach moving away from palm trees to create more shade
Good News Notes: “Whether swaying in the background of a Super Bowl glamour shot or printed on Art Deco-themed postcards, palm trees are synonymous with the sun-and-fun allure of Miami Beach. In a city with nearly 50,000 trees, more than half have fronds. But because of rising temperatures, that’s about to change. To help address…
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan name new charity after their son
Good News Notes: “Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s new charity is called Archewell. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – who, earlier this year, announced they were going to step down as senior royals – are ‘looking forward’ to launching the foundation. The couple told the Telegraph: ‘Like you, our focus is on supporting efforts…
7 Alternative Search Engines That Do Social Good
Good News Notes: “GiveWater is a self-described “social impact search engine” which aims to have a positive impact on the world by empowering users to solve the issue of poor quality water and ineffective sanitation across the developing world.” “Ekoru is taking on the ever-present threat of climate change by donating 60% of its monthly…