The catastrophic tendencies of mass media impact us in a decisive manner. We are constantly being plunged into apathy and pessimism. Good news is not only underrepresented but very often not presented at all. Yet amazing and positive things happen all the time, all over the world. Our mission is to spot them, celebrate them, and be a source of inspiration and optimism!
Today, we’re sharing stories about a Spanish city protecting its residents from the heat, three African UNESCO World Heritage sites secured thanks to conservation efforts, and an AI-powered robot...
This week, I was deeply moved by the wildfires in Europe, the flash floods in the U.S., and the droughts in Somalia—crises that are becoming more frequent and severe...
More and more people are coming together to take governments and companies to court to demand effective climate action. Now, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has officially urged...
Let’s start the week with uplifting news to sweeten your Monday: New research shows that living with dogs or cats can help maintain brain health as we age. For...
As the week wraps up, we’re celebrating positive news from many parts of the globe: Suriname is the first country in the Amazon region to be officially declared malaria-free....
Near my apartment, there’s a kayak rental station called GreenKayak. You can borrow kayaks for free—but with one condition: during your trip, you have to collect trash from the...
This June, good news about LGBTQIA+ rights was harder to find. Around the world, companies are scaling back diversity efforts, and queer visibility is under pressure. That’s why the...
Today’s good news is all about care — for each other, for animals, and for the planet. From Italy’s first hedgehog hospital to greener farewells in Maine, people are...
From cancer treatment to climate action, researchers are finding smarter ways to reduce waste and make better use of our existing resources. A new DNA-based method developed in Madrid...
Australia plans to open blood donation to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. In Austria, sending unsolicited genital images—via email or social media—will become a punishable offense...
I go for a walk with my dog every day—and I love it! When he’s not with me and we miss our lunchtime walk, I really feel the difference....
In my grandpa-in-law’s former study, it’s still there: an old computer with a CRT monitor, keyboard, and tower. When you switch it on, that familiar soft humming sound fills...
I find it amazing that space is better explored than our oceans and the deep sea. One thing is certain: the deep sea holds numerous mineral resources that various...
Unfortunately, I consumed too much bad news over the long Whitsun weekend. So I was all the more looking forward to some good news today – luckily there was...
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