Recent Good News

Work is not just something we do to put food on the table. It does – or at least can – mean much more than that: status and identity, community and social connection, doing tasks that we find stimulating, and the opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.

We’ve taken the guesswork out of your dog’s next nap. Here is our roundup of the best eco-friendly dog beds on the market.

Your simple guide to the dozens of Black and African American days, weeks, months, holidays, and anniversaries.

In California, where drought has put pressure on the hydropower supply, the state is moving forward on a plan to develop the nation’s first floating offshore wind farms.

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So it makes it that much more difficult when folks facing obstacles — like housing insecurity, hospitalization, or deployment — need to find a new way to take care of their furry friends. Luckily, other animal-loving helpers have dedicated their livelihoods to helping others.

We’re here with a list of ideas to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day with the planet (and your favorite people) in mind.

The solar industry is projected to grow by 40% within the next half-decade — above prior projections. 

Whether you’re stopping into your local library to check out a book, join a zine-making class, or even to grab a free pass to a nearby art museum, we can almost guarantee there’s an offering at your library that you haven’t even discovered yet. 

New York City’s most populous borough is using police and incarceration as a last resort — and seeing shootings decrease.