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We tell inspiring stories of change, progress, and new ideas.Old Fishing Nets Become New Surfboards for Year-Round Fun
The average person in India uses over 11 kilograms of plastic every year. Most of the waste from this consumption finds its way into the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Instead of allowing more plastic to enter these waterways, anglers in the area are...
This Idea Could Solve Housing Issues All Over the World
Cities like San Francisco are seeing the median cost of a house reach almost $2 million in 2019. Even markets like Seattle and New York City have neighborhoods topping the $1 million average. Middle-Class families are not able to afford those prices. That means...
Vertical Farms Create More Growing Spaces for Fresh Produce
The first vertical farms began to appear in the United States in the early 2000s. They were initially more of a novelty, but today’s versions are supplying hundreds of grocery stores with dark, leafy vegetables. More food is available for donation to local food banks,...
Michael Jordan Opens a New Medical Clinic for the Underprivileged in Charlotte, NC
The Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic recently opened on the west side of Charlotte. This facility, which will serve the uninsured and underprivileged in the community, became possible thanks to a $7 million donation from the NBA legend. This effort is in...
Dutch Artificial Islands Encourage Habitat Redevelopment
The Markermeer is one of the largest freshwater lakes found on the European continent. Fish used to fill its waters, but life is not teeming here these days. It may be over 700 square kilometers in size, but cloudy masses discourage marine life from staying....