Uplifting News
- Texas woman sets record for donating more than 2,000 liters of breastmilkwww.theguardian.com Texas woman sets record for donating more than 2,000 liters of breastmilk
Alyse Ogletree has helped nourish hundreds of thousands of babies as a means of giving to charity
- A Cloned Ferret Has Given Birth for the First Time in History, Marking a Win for Her Endangered Specieswww.smithsonianmag.com A Cloned Ferret Has Given Birth for the First Time in History, Marking a Win for Her Endangered Species
Antonia, a cloned black-footed ferret at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, has produced two healthy offspring that will help build genetic diversity in their recovering population
- World-first stem-cell treatment restores vision in people - Three people with severely impaired vision who received stem-cell transplants have experienced substantial improvements in their sight.www.nature.com World-first stem-cell treatment restores vision in people
The treatment, given to four people with damaged corneas, seems safe but needs to be tested in larger trials.
- New Zealand Government reveals new law that will send stalkers to prisonwww.1news.co.nz Govt reveals new law that will send stalkers to prison
Stalking is set to become illegal and punishable by up to five years in prison, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced.
- Critically-endangered mountain bongo born at Woburn Safari Parkwww.bbc.com Critically-endangered mountain bongo born at Woburn Safari Park
It is the first time an eastern mountain bongo has been born at Woburn in more than a decade
- Growing food instead of lawns in California front yardswww.seattletimes.com Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards
Front yards transformed to tiny farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/21868586
> Summary > > Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass. > > Crop Swap LA, founded by Jamiah Hargins, transforms Los Angeles lawns into microfarms that produce fresh, organic produce for local families while conserving water. > > Operating three front-yard farms, the nonprofit serves 80 families within a 1-mile radius, prioritizing those with food insecurity. > > Using solar-powered irrigation and recycled water, each farm reduces water use by 98% compared to traditional lawns. > > Despite funding challenges, Crop Swap LA sustains itself through produce subscriptions, garden installations, and grants, fostering environmental benefits and community connections in Leimert Park. > >
- No backing down on CO2 targets, says EU's next transport headelectrek.co No backing down on CO2 targets, says EU's next transport head
The sure-to-be-next European Union commissioner for sustainable transport drew a hard line in a hearing this week: Apostolos Tzitzikostas backs e-mobility and has no intention of backing down on the EU’s plan to ban new registrations for ICE cars in 2035.
cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/27671861
> No backing down on CO2 targets, says EU's next transport head
- Hobbyist beekeepers are buzzing after reversing America's critical bee shortage in just 5 years
Article (from earlier this year):
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hobbyist-beekeepers-buzzing-reversing-america-212213119.html
- Man sees deadly brain tumour shrink by half thanks to new treatmentmetro.co.uk Man sees deadly brain tumour shrink by half thanks to new treatment
News studies into an aggressive brain cancer are giving hope to people with glioblastoma, which normally kills within 18 months.
- Endangered Saimaa ringed seals continue to flourish as population grows to 500yle.fi Endangered Saimaa ringed seals continue to flourish as population grows to 500
The population of the once highly-endangered species has nearly doubled over the past decade due to the success of conservation efforts.
- Shelf-sharing seeks to save bookstores in Japanwww.rawstory.com Shelf-sharing seeks to save bookstores in Japan
"I'm holding an illustrated book of cheeses," says a delighted Tomoyo Ozumi, a customer at a growing kind of bookshop in Japan where anyone wanting to sell their tomes can rent a shelf.The concept brings back the joy of browsing real books to communities where many bookstores have shut, and gives re...
- ‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 peoplenews.un.org ‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 people
In a landmark move towards ending statelessness, Thailand’s cabinet has approved an accelerated pathway to permanent residency and nationality for nearly half a million stateless people, marking one of the region’s most significant citizenship initiatives.
- Hawai‘i Gets $9.1M Boost for Forest Restorationgroundtruth.app Hawai‘i Gets $9.1M Boost for Forest Restoration 🌴
Hawai‘i’s forests just got a major boost with $9.1 million in federal funding to support reforestation.
- Giant Rats In Tiny Vests Trained To Sniff Out Illegally Trafficked Wildlifewww.iflscience.com Giant Rats In Tiny Vests Trained To Sniff Out Illegally Trafficked Wildlife
This brings a whole new meaning to getting ratted out.
- China Appears On Track to See Its Emissions Fall This Year
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/46219067
> China is likely to see its emissions fall this year, despite rising power demand, as it continues to build out renewable power at unparalleled speed, a new analysis finds.
- Endangered zebra Manilow born at West Midlands Safari Parkwww.bbc.co.uk Endangered zebra Manilow born at West Midlands Safari Park
He is named Manilow, as all animals born at the site this year will have names starting with M.
- Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales from Junewww.bbc.com Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales from June
Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.
- Meet the "Ice Man" saving Himalayan farms with artificial glacierswww.zmescience.com Meet the "Ice Man" saving Himalayan farms with artificial glaciers
An engineer’s clever artificial glaciers bring water back to parched Himalayan fields.
- Endangered penguin gets surgery to help him walkctvnews.ca Endangered penguin gets surgery to help him walk
A young endangered African penguin is now able to walk after a new surgery that helped solve an ankle tendon issue common to the species.
- How's Iceland's 4-Day Work Week Working? 'Incredibly Well,' Study Sayswww.commondreams.org How's Iceland's 4-Day Work Week Working? 'Incredibly Well,' Study Says | Common Dreams
"The Iceland story offers a very different vision to countries across Europe that are grappling with low productivity but trying the same old failed methods," said one researcher.
- LeVar Burton was awarded the National Humanities Medal for his impact as an actor and literacy advocate.popculture.com LeVar Burton Receives Massive Government Honor
Star Trek star LeVar Burton just received a pretty big government honor. The beloved Reading Rainbow host was one of the 2023 National Humanities Medalists. For his impact as an actor and literacy advocate, Burton joined an elite group of people who have received the National Humanities Medal. He ho...
- Consumers embrace Ireland’s first bottle deposit return scheme | Recycling | The Guardianwww.theguardian.com Consumers embrace Ireland’s first bottle deposit return scheme
Since February, 630m empty cans and bottles have been deposited at reverse vending machines
- Supreme Court trans care case will feature the first out transgender lawyer at the courtwww.advocate.com Supreme Court trans care case will feature the first out transgender lawyer at the court
The ACLU's Chase Strangio will be the first out transgender attorney to argue before the high court as he challenges Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
- Egypt declared malaria-free by World Health Organization after 100-year effortwww.bbc.co.uk Egypt declared malaria-free by World Health Organization
The World Health Organization says the disease "that plagued pharaohs" now belongs to Egypt's history.
- Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered speciesapnews.com Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, a critically endangered species
Their birth was a guarded secret at first due to fears they may not survive. But now a Polish zoo is celebrating the arrival of four Sumatran tigers cubs, weeks after they were born.
- Canceling Memberships Is a Pain. New FTC Rules Aim to Make It Easier.edition.cnn.com The federal government just made it much easier to cancel your gym membership | CNN Business
The FTC unveiled its final “click-to-cancel” rule, which requires businesses provide a way for consumers to cancel their subscriptions that is just as easy as it is to sign up.
- Bats turn former Barnsley coal mines into breeding groundswww.bbc.com Bats turn former Barnsley coal mines into breeding grounds
Conservationists say eight different bat species are using the site for breeding and feeding.
- ‘I’m a Christian for trans rights’: pro-LGBTQ+ Missouri pastor runs for officewww.theguardian.com ‘I’m a Christian for trans rights’: pro-LGBTQ+ Missouri pastor runs for office
As she campaigns in a deep red state, Rev Susan Shumway says its her job to ‘kick open the doors’ for queer youth
- Trans models make history as the first to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Showwww.thepinknews.com Trans models make history as the first to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio became the first ever trans models to walk the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway on October 15.
- 62 years ago, Earth survived the Cuban Missile Crisis
The risk of nuclear war has emerged many times over the years, but we are still here.
- 800 service members kicked out under [Don't Ask Don't Tell] just got discharges upgraded to honorablewww.lgbtqnation.com 800 service members kicked out under DADT just got discharges upgraded to honorable - LGBTQ Nation
The gay and bi former service members will now have access to more benefits for veterans.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20893713
- Solar Desalinization System From MIT Needs No Grid Connection Or Battery Backupcleantechnica.com Solar Desalinization System From MIT Needs No Grid Connection Or Battery Backup - CleanTechnica
Engineers at MIT have devised a new solar-powered desalinization system that requires no external power or backup batteries.
- Japanese atomic bomb survivors win Nobel Peace Prizewww.bbc.com Nobel Peace Prize: Japanese atomic bomb survivors Nihon Hidankyo win
Nihon Hidankyo, a group of survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is recognised for its work to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
- Hurricane Milton: Hundreds of pets adopted, fostered after shelter's plea for help went viralwww.palmbeachpost.com Hurricane Milton: Hundreds of pets adopted, fostered after shelter's plea for help went viral
Within two days, animal lovers across Palm Beach County adopted and fostered 117 cats and 113 dogs, emptying the shelter ahead of Milton's landfall.
- Nepalese teenager has broken the world record for the youngest mountaineer to summit Earth’s 14 highest peakswww.bbc.com Nepal teen breaks record by climbing Earth's highest mountains
The 18-year-old has become the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000m peaks.
