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California company will 3D print 'inflammable homes' for LA wildfire victims Since 2018, Emergent has 3D printed seven homes to help displaced families. Now they’re setting their sights on helping victims displaced by the LA wildfires.

Construction company pledges to build 3D-printed homes for families displaced by LA wildfires by @goodgoodgoodco.bsky.social

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World's largest women's prison launches independent newspaper by and for inmates The Paper Trail is amplifying the voices of incarcerated women at The Central California Women’s Facility.

#Journalism isn't dead: Buried in all the news about community papers and news sources drying up, there are nuggets of good news -- like this independent newspaper launched at a woman's prison. @goodgoodgoodco.bsky.social

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How Could Positive ‘Tipping Points’ Accelerate Climate Action? As catastrophic climate change tipping points loom, could positive shifts toward green action also be speeding up?

"Tipping points happen when a small change... sparks a rapid and often irreversible transformation.

But they may not all be bad. "Positive" tipping points for the climate are also possible..."

-via GoodGoodGood, November 22, 2022

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Sea turtle fit with innovative 3D-printed harness for paralyzing 'bubble butt' condition The harness was made in collaboration with New Balance, Formlabs, Adia, and Mystic Aquarium.

After getting hit by a boat in 2008, Charlotte the giant sea turtle was taken in by Connecticut's Mystic Aquarium who commissioned a local 3D printing company to create a weighted harness that allows her to swim again.

per GoodGoodGood

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12-year-old student designs solar-powered heated sleeping bags to help homeless neighbors Her prototype was recognized with an engineering award in 2024.

12-Year-Old Rebecca Young won the Primary Engineer MacRoberts competition for designing a solar-powered heated blanket that condenses into a backpack to help aid the homeless through the colder months.

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20+ Best Amazon Alternatives for Ethical Online Shopping An extensive guide to the best alternatives to Amazon: Featuring the best ethical marketplaces, shops, and websites for all your shopping needs

The good news about switching from Amazon is that there are plenty of options online to meet a variety of needs (not to mention all of the in-person, small business, and secondhand shopping you can do, too!)

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Tech millionaire builds 99-unit tiny house neighborhood for homeless Canadians Marcel LeBrun made millions as a software executive. But then, he devoted his fortune to affordable housing.

Tech millionaire builds village of 99 tiny houses for homeless neighbors in Canada

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Solar adds more new capacity to the US grid in 2024 than any energy source in 20 years The US installed 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024, the most new capacity added in a single year of any energy technology in over two decades.

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In 2024, solar added more capacity to the U.S. energy grid than any other energy technology in the last 20 years. Solar and storage account for 84% of all new electric generating capacity added to the grid last year.

John Green releases new 'tea for TB' to celebrate World Tuberculosis Day Between his new book

Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social releases 'tea for TB' to fight his (least) favorite disease.

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Hank & John Green launch new eco-friendly cleaning line that donates 100% of profits to coral reef restoration Hank & John Green have expanded their give-back products to include eco-friendly cleaning and home products.

A new eco-friendly, scientifically-curated cleaning line from @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social and @hankgreen.bsky.social will donate 100% of profits to charity.

It's the newest product launch from @thegooddotstore.bsky.social.

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Man designs 'tiny tiny' homes that fit on the back of bicycles, providing shelter for unhoused neighbors Ryan Donais was inspired to use his background in construction to help after his brother experienced homelessness.

Living in downtown Toronto, construction manager Ryan Donais saw first-hand how the homelessness crisis impacted the people of his city.

He invented Tiny Tiny Homes, a mobile home camper that attaches to a bicycle and provides temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness.

Can we stop school shootings in the US? These 3 proven solutions show we can Between 2009 and 2018, the U.S. had 57 times more school shootings than the rest of the G7 countries combined. Here's how to help bring an end to school shootings.

With a new Congress and administration in leadership in the U.S. — it’s also a great time to advocate for bipartisan, data-backed, publicly-supported changes to gun safety laws (at the local, state, and federal level).

19 Things You Can Do To Stop Gun Violence There are so many things we can each do to prevent gun violence, school shootings, suicide, and more. We’ve compiled a list of resources for you to get started...

Heartbroken over the news of a shooting at a high school in Nashville, TN — leaving two teens dead.

Now is the time to take action to prevent future tragedies, and there are things we can all do — in lawmaking spaces, and in our own communities and spheres of influence.

How deaf educators put tricky climate change terms into sign language British Sign Language is expanding so a new generation can discuss climate change and environmental issues.

British Sign Language has added new vocabulary so the deaf community can join the climate change conversation, too.

Terms like greenhouse gases, carbon footprint, and sustainability have made their way into everyday use in English — but it’s a more complicated process for sign language.

Austin, Texas adopts 'Matilda Day' as citywide holiday honoring beloved 18-year-old rescue dog Matilda’s story has helped raise over $40,000 for Austin Pets Alive! since 2023.

Declared by the Austin City Council, #MatildaDay honors the beloved companion of Amanda Stronza, a local to the city. 

To recognize the day, Austinites are raising funds for Austin Pets Alive! a charity that supports senior animals. ❤️ @goodgoodgood

Man invents 'backpack beds,' fundraises to give one to every person sleeping on the street in his city The six-pound sleeping bag backpack is lightweight and weather-resistant.

Lightweight and weather-resistant, Tony Clark’s Backpack Bed is a temporary solution that could keep an estimated 1,600 unsheltered individuals warm — wherever they are.

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The ‘guardian angels’ helping make Rwanda an orphanage-free country An army of trained foster parents are transforming the lives of children who have suffered terrible hardships after being abandoned in institutions

Rwanda’s Malayika Murinzi, or “Guardian Angels” are transforming the lives of hundreds of children who cannot be reunited with their biological parents.

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In the last 30 years, almost everybody in Bangladesh gained access to basic electricity In 1991, fewer than 15% of people in Bangladesh had access to electricity. Thirty years later, access was almost universal.

In 1991, less than 15% of people in Bangladesh had access to electricity ​​— now, almost everyone does.

via @ourworldindata.org

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Good news to know today:

💡 In the last 30 years, nearly everyone in Bangladesh has gained access to basic electricity

💕 A group of trained foster parents are making Rwanda an orphanage-free country

🎒 A Chicago man created “backpack beds” and wants to give one to every unhoused person in his city

Open any social media app and you may think the world is doomed.

But that’s not the whole story.

Good news and meaningful progress happens every single day all over the world — we’re making sure you know about it!