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Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances, and more

When a father takes significant leave — at least two weeks — children report experiencing more closeness and better communication up to nine years later.
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'Socktober' celebrates 15 years of local kindness

Brad Montague founded Socktober in 2011 thanks to a nudge from a few middle school students. After learning that a concerning number of neighbors were living on the streets, these kids were eager to help in a tangible way.
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Hank and John Green's 'Pizzamas' holiday turns mustaches and merch into maternal healthcare

The story of Pizza John and a community of Nerdfighters making the world a better place... in the weirdest way possible.
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Trump cut their climate jobs. This secretive network found them new ones

Climate Reserve is quietly building a lifeline for America's lost climate workforce, one job at a time.
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This national park is home to the quietest spot in the continental US: 'Listen to a concert by the natural world'

Gordon Hempton has spent his career trying to teach people about noise pollution through his book “One Square Inch of Silence” and nonprofit, Quiet Parks International.
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Extreme heat makes warm cities even hotter. Rooftop sprinklers could be the answer

Researchers have designed a model to simulate how widely distributed rooftop rainwater collection tanks combined with smart rooftop sprinkler systems could help moderate urban heat island effects.
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Poet Susan Griffin believed environmentalism was synonymous with feminism: 'We are air, we are flame, we are oyster and pearl'

Griffin inspired women to embrace environmentalism as interchangeable with women’s rights.
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Roll for initiative: Therapists use Dungeons & Dragons to get patients to open up

A growing group of therapists and mental health providers is turning to the game as a tool to facilitate group therapy sessions.
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Hungry for inspiration, resources, or just some good ole entertainment? Here’s what’s been on heavy rotation for the Good Good Good team and community. Check out our latest picks for a few of our favorite ways to grow empathy, stay informed, and go out into the world.
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Your Questions About Sustainability, Answered Succinctly

For this issue, you asked us questions about sustainability on Instagram. The Good Answers on this page come from the Good Good Good team and community.
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Sparking Joy: How to Ethically and Sustainably Get Rid of Your Stuff

Marie Kondo's new series is arriving on Netflix. With many of us accumulating piles of things to get rid of, we want to highlight some responsible ways you can tidy your home while minimizing waste and giving back.
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How and Why to Stop Junk Mail

Junk mail is annoying — and it's also wasteful. Taking preventative action to stop it from showing up in our mailboxes takes 5 minutes and is an easy way to make a small difference for the environment.
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A Brief Guide to These Commonly Misunderstood Mental Disorders

It’s important to remember that OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders are legitimate health conditions that people experience.
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These 5 Accounts are Using Social Media For Good

To celebrate how far we’ve come and how folks are using social media to help each other, we’re highlighting five of the people who are using it for compassion and community...
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