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Retirees Who Lost Spouses Fall in Love Again at 88, After Meeting in the Gym
A pair of retirees who both lost their partners have fallen in love again at age 88—after meeting among the barbells at the gym. Now widowed, Barbara Thompson and Fred Jenkins said they’d never expected to find love again after their long-t
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Best Spud Harvest in a Decade Clears the Gloom of Crops Failing from Scorching Summer
Amid a summer of crop failures, a spud-tacular potato harvest in Japan showed that banner years are still in the almanac even as climate uncertainty continues to make farming more challenging. A potato industry outlet reports that the ideal
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Rainforest Trust Celebrates Conserving 70 Million Amazon Acres
The NGO recently aided in the creation of a 715,000-acre wildlife reserve in Bolivia along the Iténez River, considered by scientists to be a “link of life;” and is just a small part of the giant mosaic of Amazon territory the Rainforest Tr
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
Nature-Inspired Tech Prevents Microplastics Entering Atlantic Ocean Through Wastewater
Princeton alumni have designed what’s called a first-in-the-world device to filter microplastics out of wastewater at scale, and it’s already been deployed in Atlantic City. The large implant mimics hydrophobic plants found in nature, which
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Book Brigade: Community Kindness Moves Thousands of Books to New Store
Around 280 volunteers formed a human chain to relocate the books.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
Amazing Cliff Jump by Baby Emperor Penguins
Watch as these juvenile Emperor penguins take a leap of faith, on their way to the ocean without their parents for the first time.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Basic Income of $2.50 Per Day Transforms Amazonian Life And Environment
Two years ago, a first-of-its-kind pilot program gave 200 Indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon a no-strings-attached basic income of roughly $2.50 a day, via a UK charity. Here's what happened.
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
— Proverbs 19:17
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The farmer growing a future under Ghana’s trees
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“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
The new certification scheme helping solar farms become havens for wildlife
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“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Mozambique Protects the ‘Butterfly Forest’ of Mount Mabu, Home to 200 Species
A government decree published on August 24th set aside 23,000 acres as the Mount Mabu Community Conservation Area in Mozambique. This means that one of the wettest areas in southern Africa, known as the “butterfly forest,” will be protected
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Unprecedented Collab Between China and the Met Uncovers Secrets of Chinese Mural During Exhaustive Reproduction
A major arts and heritage conservation project in China has born unexpected fruit thousands of miles away in New York City. In the Chinese arts and antiquities gallery of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a 50-foot-long mural devours the atte
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Village Installs Knitted Traffic Cops to Slow Down Speeding Drivers
Villagers have knitted speed cameras and life-sized traffic cops to fake-out reckless motorists, in a bid to slow down drivers. The locals in Fillongley, Warwickshire, dressed the mannequins in high-visibility vests to look like traffic cop
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
North America’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Is Working: Animal Collisions on I-25 Down 91%
In March, GNN reported that North America’s largest wildlife overpass had opened in December over Interstate 25 near Larkspur, in Colorado. Now, 10 months on from its opening, data has demonstrated that the 6-lane lifeline for bears, elk, m
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Largest Private Conservation Project in the US Hits Major Milestone as Free-Roaming Bison Pass 1,000
As autumn descends upon the Great Plains of North America, the largest private land conservation project in the country is ringing in an inspirational milestone. The resident herd of relatively free-roaming bison now numbers 4 digits for th
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Mother Nature’s Infinity Pool
Lake Sørvágsvatn is the largest in the Faroe Islands and sometimes makes visitors question their perspective because of an optical illusion that makes the body of water appear to “float” above the ocean.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
ESA’s New Sentinel 3C Satellite Makes its Debut with Sumptuous Images of Italy and the Arctic
Two weeks after launching, the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel 3C satellite has returned its first images of our world in sumptuous color. This first set of images includes stunning views of Italy, the Canadian Arctic, and the C
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
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Teen Triathlete Raises More Than $30,000 to Donate Bikes and Riding Lessons to Low-Income Families
Continuing GNN’s coverage of youth nonprofit leaders, the Pedal Forward Foundation in Georgia has distributed hundreds of bicycles to low income families, and taught hundreds of children how to ride them. It’s founder, Jonathan Thai, was in
“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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Pittsburgh Water Launches Debt Forgiveness Program to Help Families with Rising Costs
Residents of Pittsburgh with outstanding debt on their water utilities can see it forgiven over a 24-month period. Instituted by Pittsburgh’s water authority, certain customers have already been enrolled as of September, and need only keep
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
Inches Below the Forest Floor, Archeologists in Germany Unearthed a Roman Temple to the War God
Along a series of Roman fortifications cutting across Germany just north of Frankfurt, archeological excavations have revealed extensive floorplans belonging to a temple, a military camp, and craft center. The discovery, lying in wait just
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
Wildlife photographer of the year 2026, the winning images
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“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
‘Like Caring for a Pet’ – the App That Lets You Know if Your Neighborhood Tree Is Thirsty
An open-source app has thousands of Berliners adopting and watering city trees as if they were their pets, helping keep the city green amid repeated summer heatwaves. Gieß den Kiez translates to “water your neighborhood,” and offers users a
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
Australia Announces 3 New National Parks to Protect Gliders, Owls, and Other Victoria Wildlife
More than 250 square miles of forests at the center of Victoria state in Australia have become new national parks. Parliament passed the law to create the parks back in November 2025, and this week they take effect, creating Mount Buangor N
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Local Opinion and Involvement Found as Key Determinant in World’s Conservation Success Stories
Scientists seeking out why some endangered animals or ecosystems are thriving while others are in decline have made an encouraging determination. Across a worldwide, cross-section of conservation success stories, they found it wasn’t a ques
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:17
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What went right this week: people-powered climate justice, plus more
The post What went right this week: people-powered climate justice, plus more appeared first on Positive News .
“Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.”
— Psalm 112:5
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NYC Parks Extends Late Night Soccer at 5 Fields for Night Workers–And Their Reactions Are Awesome (WATCH)
New York City authorities decided to leave the lights on at 5 urban soccer pitches around the city, hoping to even the playing field of recreation opportunities for those who work late. The response from the locals in each of the 5 Boroughs
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
Neighbors Flock to Rescue a Wounded Owl Tangled Up in Barbed Wire
From the Cowboy State Daily comes the story of a rural community flocking to the side of an injured owl and rescuing it from a dreadful fate. The story begins when Sharon and Scott Jacobs were driving past private land in Spearfish, South D
“Let us start rebuilding.”
— Nehemiah 2:18
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Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergencies
The post Prince William launches kit to help communities prepare for emergencies appeared first on Positive News .
“Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
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NASA Partners With Nokia to Put 4G on The Moon This Year
In preparation for semi-permanent human presence on our lunar neighbour, a 4G network would lower costs for off-world communications and make life easier.
“Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."”
— Luke 10:37
First Look: Blue Planet III
Sir David Attenborough narrates this awe-inspiring new series, for release in November.
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31
Strangers Showed Up to Man’s Destroyed House to Put Up a Tarp Having Seen His Televised Plea
After a storm dumped a silver maple tree down through his roof, Kansas resident Gilbert Kirk told local news that he wasn’t looking for a miracle or an insurance handout. He just wanted a tarp. Two days later, last Friday, a stranger arrive
“Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise."”
— Luke 10:37