Economic Good News

Stories about money and economics being used for good — and good being done for money and economies

A worker walking through the doors of Clackamas County's Water Treatment Facility

Oregon is turning sewage into an endless supply of green energy

Converting poop into heat and electricity offers a tantalizing proposition: more waste equals more clean power...
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8 Tips To Pick the Best Fruits & Vegetables

We’ve compiled tips and tricks to help the next time you shop — to help you avoid over-ripe avocados or moldy berries.
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Be A Hero: A Fan Activist Campaign in Support of Disney Workers

Amid Strikes, Abigail Disney & Fan Activists Seek To Protect Disney Employees

Abigail Disney and fan activists have joined together to launch a campaign that urges Disney to expand its legal obligations to employees.
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New Report: Renewable Energy Sector On Track To Hit Net-Zero Goals By 2030

A new report from RMI suggests that we are on track to meet net-zero targets for renewable energy by the end of the decade.
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Texas House Passes Bill to Repeal 'Tampon Tax' on Menstrual Products & Diapers

The bill, which Democrats have been pushing for years, has become a top priority after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The Senate has already passed the bill, which would provide tax relief on the purchase of menstrual products, diapers, and other childcare necessities.
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Meet the Texas Teens Who Took on the State's 'Tampon Tax' (and Won)

A group of young women have teamed up with a prestigious Houston law firm to get the state to stop charging sales tax on menstrual products, arguing they qualify as “wound care dressings.”
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An African woman wearing a blue shirt and yellow headpiece holds up a certificate, smiling. In the background, other community members mill about.

Milestone Achieved: 10,000 Women Certified To Fight Malaria in Rwanda

In 2017, the Society for Family Health Rwanda and the Rwanda Ministry of Health partnered with SC Johnson and Raid to create the Certified Care program. It has now reached a milestone of 10,000 certifications.
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30 Green Careers That Can Help Fight Climate Change

Much of the work that must be done to make our country more sustainable will be accomplished by farmers, construction workers, and electricians — and much of that work is starting at the local level already.
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4 of the top fiction, nonfiction, and children's books about climate change

38 Best Books About Climate Change

Immerse yourself in the best climate change books, chosen for their ability to inform, captivate, and empower readers of all ages to make a lasting positive impact.
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Suit Up: This Nonprofit Provides Professional Clothes To Veterans in Need

Save A Suit empowers veterans through professional clothing, aiding their job search and boosting confidence as they navigate the challenges of civilian life.
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Empowering Women & Tackling Climate Change: The Surprising Benefits of Solar-Powered Refrigerators

Expanding food cold chains to the world’s least-developed countries can have enormous impacts. But it also raises concerns if it’s not done in a way that avoids contributing to climate change.
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These Local Governments Are Using Federal Aid To Cancel Medical Debt

From Chicago to Toledo, more and more local governments are getting in on this simple economic recovery strategy: buying up and canceling medical bills en masse.
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