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Firm Buys Texas Coal Plant to Leverage its Grid Connections for New Massive Solar Project
Coal power has a huge role still to play in the American energy mix—by turning over its substantial grid infrastructure to renewable energy projects. Energy investment firm Panamint is putting up $1.7 billion to build Big Rooter Power, an e
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Grizzly Bears Enjoy A Back Scratch!
20 Years of Planet Earth: As part of the celebrations, BBC just re-released this hilarious 4 minute clip.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Teen Discovers Coconut Fungi Can Filter Plastic and Sunscreen From Sea—And Wins Science Fair
An East Honolulu high school student discovered a fungi in coconut husks that could clean up plastics and sunscreen from the ocean—and her won multiple awards at the Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair. Vera Wang, a senior at Kaiser Hi
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11
Astronomers Create Gallery of 16 ‘Cosmic Gems’ to Show Variety of Shapes a Galaxy Can Be
Space scientists have put together a photo gallery of ‘cosmic gems’ to showcase the variety of sizes, shapes, and high-energy features of distant galaxies. Astronomers put galaxies into three main categories: spirals like our own Milky Way
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
New Gym in Paris Helps Homeless Folks Improve Their Health And Habits–Without Leaving the Shelter
A gym equipment company from Finland is bringing physical fitness to the homeless community of Paris. Inactivity is a growing public health concern, but especially in lower income communities. To address this challenge, Omnigym installed an
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
— Psalm 23:1
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Neighbors Get Swept Up in Man’s Viral Journey to Clean a NYC Street Block Every Day for 100 Days
In New York City, something magical has happened along the sidewalk in Washington Heights that can best be described in a metaphor. In the East, the lotus is not only a food source, an ornamental, and a religious symbol, it also serves as a
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
— Psalm 23:1
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After 30 Years of Estranged Trains, Sweden and Finland Re-Connect Their Railway Lines
Early on a Monday morning in early August, a train rumbled across a thawed out Arctic landscape in Finland before screeching to a halt at its final destination at a border crossing with Sweden. It may sound ordinary for rail-loving European
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
Important Milestone: America's Solar-Coal Flip
For more than a century, coal has helped keep America’s lights on. But its importance in the energy mix is diminishing rapidly thanks to market forces.
“Give, and it will be given to you.”
— Luke 6:38
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Pokémon Fans Rally to Help Child After He Was Scammed Out of His Most Valuable Card
A heartwarming story of a community putting values above value comes from the convention floor of Pokémon XP. At the August 29th event in San Francisco, venture capitalist Eric Bahn shared that his son was scammed while trading Pokémon card
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-free After 42 Days Without New Cases
Even as their Congolese neighbors battle the worst Ebola outbreak in its history, Uganda has registered 42 days without any new cases. The achievement was marked by the WHO, heavily involved in supporting the two countries in their struggle
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Florida Teens Design Charity App to Help Generous Locals Deliver ‘Pizza for a Purpose’
Two South Florida teens with a penchant for volunteering have used their IT skills to build an app that facilitates the donation of pizzas from local restaurants to local charities. It streamlines the donation process, allowing anyone to se
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
— Hebrews 13:16
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Mysterious 2,700-Year-Old Bronze Sword Found Standing Upright
Metal detectorist Marcin Wiśniewski unearthed something highly unusual in a forest near Gdańsk, Poland.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Free Mobile Dental Lab Brings Volunteer Dentists to Deliver Care to Homeless and Vulnerable in UK
A million-dollar fund has been launched to provide dental treatment to the most vulnerable members of Britain. The mydentist Foundation announced it is supporting charitable organizations assisting underserved communities, including those r
“Give, and it will be given to you.”
— Luke 6:38
Epic Road Trip: 'Die on The Road, Not in Hospital’
A Chinese couple has spent a decade travelling together. The husband of a partially paralysed wife, says that life on the road has made her “100 times” more spirited.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18
Health Benefits Help Lions And Humans Co-Exist in East Africa
Human-wildlife conflict is a big issue in parts of Africa, but a new initiative is proving to be a successful idea.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18
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Zebra Sharks the First Ever to Be Rewilded After 82 Pups Released by Dedicated ‘Shark Nannies’
Out in the wild waters of Indonesia, zebra sharks are extremely rare. Overhunted, these striped bottom dwellers were at risk of going extinct. After 3 years of foundational work, an international consortium of 60 aquariums in 15 countries t
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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The Era of 24/7 Solar Has Begun
Battery storage is turning solar power from a daytime-only resource into all-hours electricity, experts said this week, as they declared that the “era of anytime solar has begun” and that solar’s role in global power systems can be far bigg
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Ethiopian Farmers Save Thousands by Switching to Solar Irrigation–While Cutting Emissions
Farmers in Ethiopia are slashing their growing costs, increasing food production, and protecting the environment thanks to solar-powered irrigation systems introduced through the Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable and Inclusive Developm
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Good-Humored Scientists Create ‘OnlyMarms’ Page to Boost Marmot Conservation and Donations
Desperate times call for desperate measures. With traditional funding sources facing cuts, The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, which has spent the last 65 years studying yellow-bellied marmots, had to get creative. That soon led the C
“Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”
— Psalm 112:5
Zoo Plucks 21 Snails From Extinction and Returns Hundreds to Pristine Atlantic Island (WATCH)
A breeding program at England’s Chester Zoo has restored hundreds of tiny mollusks to their native land after they had grown so rare, they could collectively fit inside a petri dish. The zoo, which participates in many global conservation p
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Good News in History, August 22
76 years ago today, Althea Gibson became the first black competitor in international tennis, after US officials, bowing to pressure, invited the 23-year-old to play in the National Championships (now the US Open). Born in South Carolina to
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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French Firm Switches On Africa’s Largest Renewable Energy/Storage Plant to Power 200K Houses
French energy supermajor TotalEnergies recently inaugurated the largest hybrid renewable energy project in Africa that will generate 400 gigawatt-hours of electricity in South Africa. Located in the Northern Cape province the Hydra Project
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Community Rallies to Support Wages of Beloved Pizza Joint’s Staff While They Rebuild After a Fire
A sisters-owned pizza institution in Minnesota which recently closed after fire damage has received a big slice of help from the community. In the early morning hours of July 11th, firefighters responded to a call as smoke poured from the r
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
First River Otter Spotted in the Bronx in 100 Years Along the Bronx River
It was June 23rd when a furry brown arrow shot past a motion-activated camera along the Bronx River and sent conservationists mad with excitement. It was the first time in approximately 100 years that an otter was observed in this borough o
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Foldable eMoped For Getting Around Town
Finnish e-mobility brand Augment's new electric vehicle is designed for people who don't necessarily want to leave their ride outside for reasons of security or convenience.
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Cement Kilns Could Become Carbon Negative if Run on Clean Energy Because Limestone Absorbs CO2
The production of cement ranks as one of the world’s largest industrial sources of CO2, but now a new study shows how in the future it could be used to remove, rather than produce the greenhouse gas. Every year, around 4 billion metric tons
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Company Aims for ‘Moonshot’ Replacement for Trees in Paper Products with Humble Desert Plant
From the Wall Street Journal comes the story of a goldilocks discovery: a potential replacement for wood fiber that goes into making tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels. It’s called hesperaloe, and like the namesake of its last 4 letter
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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270,000 Square Miles Around Easter Island to Become Indigenous-Managed Ocean Reserve
As one of the most isolated landmasses on Earth, residents of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, rely on the bounty of the ocean more than most. It’s as good a place as any to institute marine environment protections, and indeed the island’s famou
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Rescued Orangutans Released Into Isolated Forest Are Now Raising Babies, Creating New Wild Population
Fifteen years ago, conservationists began releasing rescued orangutans into a protected forest in Sumatra where no others from their species were living. Some arrived had been in human care after being orphaned. Others had been rescued from
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9
Five Endangered Secretarybird Chicks Hatch in Major Conservation First
England’s Chester Zoo reported last week they successfully bred the stunning secretarybird for the first time in its 95-year history—producing five chicks. The endangered African birds are part of an international conservation breeding prog
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31