Good News Notes: “Barcelona city council has installed Spain’s first photovoltaic pavement as part of the city’s drive to become carbon neutral by 2050. The 50 sq metres of non-slip solar panels, installed in a small park in the Glòries area of the city, will generate 7,560kW a year, enough to supply three households. …
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Prosthetic fin could save injured rare turtles
Good News Notes: “Researchers from AUT BioDesign Lab have developed a prosthetic fin to rehabilitate injured sea turtles. Healthy oceans need sea turtles, but they are unfortunately frequently injured by human factors such as boats and fishing nets, with all seven species now endangered. A damaged fin limits swimming range and survival and prevents female…
Jasmine Harrison: She’s 21 and just became the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Good News Notes: “Briton Jasmine Harrison, 21, has become the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean after completing a 3,000-mile (4,800-kilometer) journey from Spain to Antigua, according to organizer Atlantic Campaigns. Harrison completed the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge on Saturday in 70 days, 3 hours and 48 minutes — a new world record…
2020 Food & Wine Classic at Home: Full Schedule
Good News Notes: “After almost 40 years of celebrating the country’s top culinary talent in Aspen, the Food & Wine Classic is moving online for the first time ever. The talent, thankfully, is moving with us. Streaming live on July 23 from 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. EDT, the Food & Wine Classic at Home will feature our favorite personalities…