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The Population of Endangered Mountain Gorillas Has Grown by 71% In a Decade

After decades of endangerment, mountain gorillas are growing in population thanks to conservation efforts of the World Wide Fund for Nature, the International Gorilla Conservation Program, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, among others.

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Calling for Change: The Ultimate Guide on How To Contact Your Elected Representatives

Your elected representatives are here to serve you and your community's interests. Reaching out to them is one major way to make change in the United States.

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Behind the Scenes: Creating the Good Good Good Website with Moon March

Get a peek behind the curtain of how Moon March created the Good Good Good website — from the goals and dreams for the new platform, to the intentionality behind the colors and functionality of the finished product.

Environment

These Combat Diving Veterans Are Now Using Their Skills to Restore Ocean Health

For veterans of combat diving, life after the military can lack a sense of purpose. Now a nonprofit called Force Blue is giving veterans a new mission.

Refugees

The Rainbow Railroad Is Helping LGBTQ+ People Flee Persecution

In countries where same-sex intimacy is illegal, the LGTBQ+ community faces violence and discrimination from their families, communities, and governments. Rainbow Railroad is helping LGBTQ+ people escape.

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This Entrepreneur Figured Out How to Make Bricks Out of Discarded PPE

"When he sees waste, he said, he begins thinking about ways to use it."

Environment

Indian Cities Are Tapping Into the Pandemic Cycling Trend

Lockdown restrictions and a reluctance to board crowded buses and trains have encouraged some Indians to rediscover cycling or take it up for the first time. Across the country, 28 cities have focused on creating cycling infrastructure.

Mental Health

Many People Assumed Suicides Would Spike in 2020, but the Data Says Otherwise

While many public figures predicted that public health restrictions would lead to increased suicides in 2020, evidence that came out of Canada in February suggests otherwise.

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The #DisabledJoy Movement Wants To Celebrate Happiness Too

Tired of the narrative that being disabled is a personal failure in mainstream media, a writer took to Twitter to start a hashtag that might change the way folks look at disability forever.

Art & Creativity

Finally, Black Women Are Getting Credit and Recognition For Starting The Nail Art Trend

Nail art is a niche fashion trend that has become increasingly popular and more mainstream in recent years. However, the Black women responsible have historically seen little to no credit.

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One Doctor's Mission to Bring Healthcare to Refugee Women

This week, we are joined by Aral Sürmeli, a Harvard educated refugee healthcare provider. In 2018, Aral launched the HERA app — a mobile app connecting refugee mothers and children with preventative healthcare. In this episode, find out how he is working to solve refugees' healthcare through tech.

Environment

Being an Imperfect Conscious Consumer

Laura Wittig co-founded Brightly — an online community and content platform that puts the environment first — to help consumers shop well for themselves and the earth. In this episode, Laura talks about how anyone can make gradual steps towards becoming more sustainable in a way that works for them.

Combatting an Invisible Killer: New WHO Air Pollution Guidelines Could Save Millions of Lives

The disparities in air pollution exposure are often linked to structural racism, such as historic redlining and locating polluting industries and freeways in low-income or predominantly Black or Hispanic neighborhoods. The result shows up in the communities’ health.

The Media Isn't Talking About Climate Change Enough — Here's Why, and How You Can Help Change That

Climate change is consistently being left out of relevant reporting about climate change-caused disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding. We put together a guide on how to contact local and national media — and what to say to encourage them to change their reporting.

Advocacy And Fundraising Have Led To Declining HIV/AIDS Deaths Worldwide

While about half of cases are in eastern and southern Africa, the impact of HIV/AIDS is far-reaching and global. Not only does HIV/AIDS have major health consequences, but it’s also closely associated with discrimination, including violence against HIV-infected individuals.

Can Churches Help to Ease the Affordable-Housing Shortage?

Houses of worship own billions worth of empty, deteriorating, or underused real estate. Some local governments and denominations are overcoming obstacles to carve it into badly needed housing for their communities.

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Real good news, not just feel good news.

The Population of Endangered Mountain Gorillas Has Grown by 71% In a Decade

Calling for Change: The Ultimate Guide on How To Contact Your Elected Representatives

Behind the Scenes: Creating the Good Good Good Website with Moon March

These Combat Diving Veterans Are Now Using Their Skills to Restore Ocean Health

The Rainbow Railroad Is Helping LGBTQ+ People Flee Persecution

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Finding the Helpers During COVID

This Entrepreneur Figured Out How to Make Bricks Out of Discarded PPE

Indian Cities Are Tapping Into the Pandemic Cycling Trend

Many People Assumed Suicides Would Spike in 2020, but the Data Says Otherwise

The Body Edition

The #DisabledJoy Movement Wants To Celebrate Happiness Too

Finally, Black Women Are Getting Credit and Recognition For Starting The Nail Art Trend

Latest Episodes

One Doctor's Mission to Bring Healthcare to Refugee Women

Being an Imperfect Conscious Consumer

Combatting an Invisible Killer: New WHO Air Pollution Guidelines Could Save Millions of Lives

The Media Isn't Talking About Climate Change Enough — Here's Why, and How You Can Help Change That

Advocacy And Fundraising Have Led To Declining HIV/AIDS Deaths Worldwide

Can Churches Help to Ease the Affordable-Housing Shortage?

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