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A ‘Momentous Milestone’: Africa Finally Eradicates the Wild Polio Virus From its Continent, After Decades of Work
The World Health Organization is celebrating the news that the African continent is finally free of the wild poliovirus, 24 years after Nelson Mandela...
Not Only Does New Solar Chimney Design Cut Energy Costs By 50%, It Can Also Save Lives During a Fire
In this new study, the chimney's ventilation system was shown to “radically boost” the length of safe evacuation time from 2 minutes to 14 minutes.
Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimated to Fall by 8% in 2020—the Largest Recorded Drop in History
Although the COVID-19 outbreaks have shocked global economies, new research says it could be the key to defeating climate change.
Air Pollution in Major World Cities Has Dropped By as Much as 60% During COVID Shutdowns, Says New Report
This new study from IQAir examining air quality data from 10 major world cities has found stunning declines in pollution levels compared to 2019.
Newly-Developed Solar Cell Earns Two World Records for Its ‘Extraordinary’ Efficiency
The solar cell developed at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) boasts a record-setting efficiency rate of almost 50%.
Exciting New Data Says Renewables Accounted for Almost Three Quarters of New Energy Capacity in 2019
Not only did renewable energy sources make up more than 70% of new global power capacity, solar and wind accounted for 90% of it.
Anonymous Donor Gives Away $82,000 Worth of Gift Cards to All 1,400 Residents of Small Iowa Town
Collectively, the unidentified do-gooder gave away $150 in gift cards to every one of the 1,450 households in Earlham, Iowa.
These Optimistic COVID Updates Give Us the Evidence We Need for Hope in April
In some of the hardest-hit nations around the world, rates of new cases and fatalities are showing signs of decline and recovery.
Otra Ronda de Actualizaciones Positivas Acerca de los Brotes de COVID en el Mundo
Desde vacunas que se están probando al rededor del mundo hasta biofísico ganador de un Premio Nobel que predice la recuperación, aquí hay algunas buenas noticias de la pandemia COVID-19.
Another Roundup of Positive Updates on the COVID Outbreaks From Around the World
From vaccines being tested around the world to a Nobel prize-winning biophysicist predicting recovery, here are some good updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breakthrough Solar System Uses Recycled Aluminum to Store Energy—Without Batteries
Swedish startup Azelio is deploying solar systems that use recycled aluminum to store and generate power using thermal energy—without batteries.
BMW Becomes First Carmaker to Join Responsible Mining Initiative Protecting Laborers and the Earth
Not only does the organization ensure the protection of the earth, it also works to protect indigenous communities and laborer rights.
Researchers On Brink of Delivering Energy-Dense Battery That Will Power Your Phone for 5 Days Straight
If implemented on a wider scale, these batteries could keep your cell phone and electric vehicle charged for days at a time.
Couple Leaves a $2020 Tip That Shocks This Single Mom Waitress During a ‘2020 Tip Challenge’
She was homeless just one year ago. But, after packing up and leaving Detroit so she could start a new life in northern Michigan,...
California Celebrates Reaching One Million Solar Roofs Milestone; New Focus on ‘One Million Solar Batteries’ Goal
California legislators gathered together this week to celebrate the fulfillment of the One Million Solar Roofs Initiative they launched in 2006.
Celebrities That Surprised Us With Generosity and Kindness in 2017
While 2016 was one of paying tribute to a dozen A-list celebrities who had passed on to the next life, this year has been...
‘Simpsons’ Characters Provide Life Advice in Commencement Speech
Actor Hank Azaria brings along all "The Simpsons" characters that he voices to help deliver his commencement speech to Tufts University graduates.
Grateful For American Dream, Immigrant CEO Shares Millions With Workers at Chobani
A desire to give back to the country where his overwhelming success was made possible, the boss of a yogurt empire just made more...
Ice Bucket Challenge Leads to ALS Breakthrough, Researchers Announce
It worked!
The Ice Bucket Challenge that flooded the Internet with videos of people getting drenched has led to a medical breakthrough.
Researchers have long...
The 30-cent Kit that Could End Malaria
Bill Gates's foundation has poured millions of dollars into eradicating malaria, which still claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
Now, a South African biotechnologist-turned-enterpreneur...