April 08, 2024 | Journal Entry
GOOD NEWS
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FUTURE EARTH
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GOOD NEWS 〰️ FUTURE EARTH 〰️
An Abundance of 🌞
Ever wonder why solar hasn’t become our main source of energy yet? Watch this video to learn about the current limitations and what scientists are researching in order to make better use of the energy emitted from our sun.
Nature’s Cure for Plastic?
Ground-breaking scientific discoveries often come about by a combination of three things: observation, curiosity & accident. Learn how Molecular Biologist, Dr. Federica Bertocchini, used her fascination of insects to help solve the planet’s plastic pollution problem.
Innovations in Farming
Our planet was once filled with a diverse array of plant species and natural landscapes that were destroyed to create farmlands. Imagine what it would be like to have those dense forests back, while also having enough food for the entire population on earth. 🥕 🥬
Robots Cleaning the 🌊
Earth has become clogged with plastic waste that inhibits access to clean and healthy water for both humans and animals. Is it possible to undo the damage humans have caused? The Ocean CleanUp thinks so! 2023 was a record-breaking year for their efforts. Consider donating to their cause.
🍗 Without the 🐔?
Meat production around the world has proven unsustainable for countless reasons. From animal cruelty and human-transitioned diseases to the emission of greenhouse gasses from cow farts, advances in lab-grown meat are an exciting vision of a better future for all living beings (& tasty too!)
Resilient Forests 🌲🐿️
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, one positive outcome of the destructive wildfires in California is that people are coming together to collectively solve this issue. The more we learn about the ecosystems of old-growth forests, the more we’re able to sustainably harvest wood and other resources. Learn more about client-informed forestry from American Forests.
Landback Movement
Indigenous communities around the planet have been making progress in dismantling the legacy of stolen land from colonization. Centuries of evidence has proven that the people most closely connected to nature are the ones best equipped to take care of it. Learn more about the Emerald Edge.
Flooding Solutions 🪵🦫
During the height of the fur trade, American beavers were nearly hunted to extinction. As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of flooding, learning to co-exist with other species might just be the way humans ultimately learn that we all need each other to survive.
Future of Zoos? 🤖
As we collectively envision a better Earth for all living creatures, how might we imagine a future that allows for both education and entertainment without the torture? Edge Innovations has a creative solution that might leave you feeling uneasy. If that is the case, what solution would you propose? 🐅🐘🦒
Other Hopeful Humans
Guided Meditation
Ecotherapist, Maia Kiley (LMFT) created this meditation to help move your mind away from personal and collective problems, fears, and worst case scenarios. Envision of what you want for our future and who you are here to be. This short and powerful visualization strengthens with repetition.
Cleaner Soap
Parrotfish was founded by Katie Pearson Fucci to contribute to the reduction of plastic pollution, biodiversity protection, and help deforestation. Choosing Parrotfish means supporting a small business with a commitment to creating positive change in
the world.
Paint & Learn
Nicole is the founder of Arts and Climate Change, an organization that uses art as a tool for climate communication. She uses watercolors to help visualize the world we want to live in. Her custom infographics translate complex topics into playful visuals and educational content for all ages.
Unforgettable Impact
Von Wong is an artist who uses his artistic vision to create otherworldly environments turning trash into art. He’s worked with other creatives and volunteers to collect trash and creates stunning images that help to amplify the call to take better care of our planet.
RE Sources
RE Sources is an Environmental Conservation Organization based in Washington dedicated to mobilizing people to protect the water, land, and climate we all depend on.
#Hopeful🌎
Are you or somebody you know also doing something to help the planet? Let us know and we’d be happy to share the good news! The 🌎 needs more #hopefulhumans like you. Thanks for being here 💙