Category Archives: good news
Dove for the future
Until now, I knew that “dove” can have two meanings: a nice little bird that hangs around cities, and the past tense of “dive.” It’s because of this ambiguity that I always write “dived” instead of “dove” (for the action, … Continue reading
Reincarnated Barbie dolls
Mattel, the makers of Barbie dolls, Matchbox toys and MEGA toys has started up a recycling program. If you visit the Mattel Playback site, you can print off a free shipping label and send them your outgrown toys for recycling. … Continue reading
No you can’t kill Europe’s bees!
…and other insects. The EU Court of Justice has dismissed an appeal from Bayer against a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides. If you find legalese too difficult, here is a plain-language report from Greenpeace. This ban should be planetary. Who wants … Continue reading
Guilty under the law, but acquitted anyway
Gandhi, Mandela, Martin Luther King — and Jesus — all said that when a law is immoral, it is our duty to break it. This is what Extinction Rebellion is about. In 2019, a bunch of people were arrested for … Continue reading
Housework is worth money at last!
Genius is one of my 100-word stories, in which Emma Smith put a monetary value on a woman’s typical unpaid contribution to a household. China has taken first step toward this lofty goal. Read the BBC report.
Renewables have won in the USA
Statistics are in for November, 2020. As in October, 100% of new energy generation came from wind and solar, and this is not even counting small rooftop solar installations. There is still a long way to go to replace gas … Continue reading
European Investment Bank cuts off gas
Only ten years ago, natural gas was the golden fuel, supposed to bridge us into renewables. Now, it is known to be as dirty as coal, not to mention the damage fracking does. Dr Werner Hoyer, President of the European … Continue reading
Coal failed — solar more than saved the day
Last weekend, two of the major coal-fired power plants in Victoria, Australia shut down in the middle of the day, when demand is high because of the many commercial uses, and since it’s summer, because of air conditioning. Demand for … Continue reading
Terra Carta: Prince Charles leading toward survival
For many years, Prince Charles has been more a figure of ridicule than of respect in Australia. I have always disagreed with this. Like his father, he has been a public voice for fairness and environmental justice. For example, he … Continue reading
Cooperation beats intimidation
Statistically, Newark is near the top for the highest rates of murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, and car theft in the United States.. But… “Statistically” means this is the past. The present is MUCH better. The Newark, New Jersey Police … Continue reading
