Recent Good News

The climate crisis and the pandemic are spurring local governments to take action — and finally, begin to address chronic homelessness.

COVID-19 vaccines need to stay cold — so these innovative refrigerators are ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to everyone, no matter where they live.

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.

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.

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.

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.

While not every representative is open-minded, a majority of representatives really do want to listen to their constituents, if for no other reason than to ensure that they get re-elected. So hold them accountable all term long.

Puberty blockers help offset the stress of gender dysphoria, according to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, a global body of doctors specialized in trans people.

Around the world, technological innovations to capture, store, reuse, or replace carbon pollution are on the rise.

FIFA, soccer’s international governing body, recently recognized the Forest Green Rovers as the greenest soccer club in the world. The UN has certified the FGR as the world’s first carbon-neutral football club. It is also the first and only vegan pro soccer club on the planet.