Tech & Innovation for Good

When the natural world inspires engineering projects, the results can both protect us from climate impacts and center the needs of frontline communities.

We break down how Ecosia works, whether or not it’s legit, if using it actually plants trees, and what you can use instead if you’re so inclined. Plus, some good news!

Alexandria, Virginia went fare-free in 2020 and has seen ridership remain close to pre-pandemic levels. With frequent service and plenty of money to fund the buses, the transit experiment appears to be working, for now.

While it's convenient to be able to access spoken word entertainment like audiobooks and podcasts through a monthly subscription, Audible is actually harmful to the industry at large. Fortunately, we have great recommendations for non-Amazon alternatives.

An Indigenous-led conservation program in British Columbia, Canada, has successfully increased a caribou herd from 38 individuals to 113 in less than a decade, according to a new study.

U.S. renewables experts support the war-besieged country with tech hailed a ‘game-changer’ for disaster relief settings.

Only 3% of active physicians are Black women. A wave of new digital platforms is trying to make it easier to find them.

From news stories about human progress to inspiring personal accomplishments, these uplifting, wholesome, and positive subreddits will make you smile and give you hope for the future.

While the app store is filled with positive news apps, many haven't been updated in years. Here's a breakdown of the best apps to leave you feeling more hopeful.

Converting poop into heat and electricity offers a tantalizing proposition: more waste equals more clean power.