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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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Scientists Have Created a Capsule-Form of Cholera Vaccine To Fight Disease

Compared to traditional cholera vaccines, the new capsule form lasts longer, can remain stable at higher temperatures, weighs less, and is smaller — making a big difference in mass vaccination campaigns.
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25 Best Books About the HIV/AIDS Experience

We have compiled a list of books — including nonfiction, memoir, fiction, anthologies, and poetry — that underscore the humanity of people diagnosed with HIV or AIDS.
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Good News This Week: September 2, 2023 - Yard Sales, Fundraisers, & Legos

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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This New U.S. Bureau is a Beacon of Hope for Global Health

The new federal agency will focus on global health and pandemic prevention by coordinating U.S. foreign assistance and fostering international cooperation.
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Good Store: Hank & John Green Launch New Charity Shop

Hank and John Green launched a store where you can shop and subscribe to their product lines — with 100% of profits donated to charity.
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Good News This Week: August 26, 2023 - Video Games, Filters, & Cleanups

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Conservation Dogs: How Pups Are Protecting the Planet

Conservation dogs are trained to use their superior sense of smell to sniff out threats to wild species and natural spaces.
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Meet Dr. Simi, the Mexican Pharmacy Mascot Doing Good

Dr. Simi dolls, the mascot for the Mexican pharmacy Similares made by manufacturers with disabilities, has made a splash on the world stage.
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Good News This Week: August 19, 2023 - Trails, Groceries, & Doulas

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Newly Disabled People Aren't Given a 'How-To' Guide. Disability Doulas Are Closing Those Gaps

The community care practice, pioneered by queer women of color, reorients newly disabled people to a different life — a necessity that has grown during the pandemic era.
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27 Best Eco-Friendly Sex & Intimacy Products

We can all make more sustainable purchasing decisions in nearly every aspect of our lives. Explore these eco-friendly sex and intimacy products!
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