Good News

Changing the news narrative: stories of progress and hope

Good News is our dedicated feed championing solutions-oriented journalism. Committed to countering the negativity prevalent in mainstream media, we spotlight innovative solutions, technical advancements, and human rights successes. By curating news with positive global impacts, we aim to foster informed optimism among readers, emphasizing real-world solutions and achievements rather than mere feel-good stories.

A night where awe took center stage

1 day ago

The Well — December 16, 2025 A night where awe took center stage Big Think and the John Templeton Foundation gathered scientists, artists, and storytellers in Los Angeles to explore the power of awe. Some events you attend. Others you experience. Our recent gathering — A Night...

This Low-Cost Stopgap Tech Can Fix the Grid

7 days ago

The power surging through transmission lines over the iconic stone walls of England’s northern countryside is pushing the United Kingdom’s grid to its limits. To the north, Scottish wind farms have doubled their output over the past decade. In the south, where electricity demand is heaviest, electri...

Energy Predictions 2025

9 days ago

Printable pdf. It’s been a few years since I wrote a broad post on energy, so I’m providing an update in one easy to read place. More detailed specific posts on energy are here.  If you want to work on …

The many hidden costs of solar

10 days ago

In the poorer parts of Kern County, California, they may have to turn the streetlights off because of soaring electricity prices. “Californians pay the second-highest electricity rates in the USA,” according to the LA Times, while, ironically, California is the number one state in the USA for solar ...