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Stills from documentaries "Agent of Happiness," "Will & Harper," and "Black Box Diaries" at Sundance Film Festival 2024

9 must-see documentaries premiering at Sundance this year

Sundance Film Festival’s 40th annual gathering will include a slate of documentaries, exploring themes of racial justice, environmental impact, grassroots activism, and more.

Three photos: A young girl speaking into a microphone at a Ship It Zero rally; a shipping port; someone pulling a dolly with a shipment on it

Ship It Zero Makes Waves Calling for Decarbonization in Maritime Shipping

The coalition is dedicated to ensuring the world’s top retail corporations commit to zero-emission maritime shipping by 2030.

Three photos: One of a person wearing a white dress shirt covered in black fingerprints, another of a piece of white fabric going through a sewing machine covered in black paint, and one of a number of HUMAN TOUCH shirts on a clothing rack

Innovative Clothing Line Makes 'Human Labor Visible' on Every Garment

A project aims to bring transparency to clothing manufacturing by using an art where the human labor involved becomes visible on the garment.

The 3 Best African Climate Good News Stories from 2023

The developments highlight the growing commitment to climate action in Africa and the continent's potential to play a leading role in the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

A photo collage of a woman posing in front of The Cacao Guardians' coffee beans, a close-up photo of a dog, a screenshot of Melt's lead vocalist, Veronica Stewart-Frommer in a TikTok video, three professional portraits of two dogs and one cat, and two members from St. Paul City's all-female council posing for the camera

Good News This Week: January 13, 2024 - Cacao, Books, & Dogs

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

An orange coral with white rings and petal-like tentacles

Scientists Take a Plunge, Discover New 'Crown of Light' Coral Species off Coast of Oman

A team of scientists explored the shallow waters off the coast of Oman and discovered a species that brings researchers hope for future conservation efforts.

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Here Are 16 Good News Stories To Give You Hope in 2024

There are numerous good news stories in 2024 that offer hope and highlight positive progress in the world. Here are just a few!

Three photos: Melt performing on stage, a photo of the five-member band, and another screenshot of a Tiktok promoting their song "Walk To Midnight"

Indie-Soul Band Melt Takes a Stand With 'Danceable' Protest Songs About Climate Change

Indie-soul band Melt has been teasing a new album of protest songs on TikTok, building on the quintet's history of speaking up and building community.

Screenshots of a TikTok video by Alesia Mora, in which she shows how to read laundry symbols on clothing tags

TikTok Creator Discovers Helpful iPhone Hack for Taking Care of Your Clothes

TikTok Creator Aleisa Mora posted a helpful tutorial on how a built-in iPhone feature can translate laundry symbols and help you take care of your clothes.

These ex-shark fishermen teach kids how to protect the environment

Shark conservationist Kathy Xu joined with ex-shark fishermen to teach students about the marine environment through snorkeling trips, coral health checks, and beach trash cleanups.