This Person Hopes to Die at 75, Encourages us to Not Live Forever
It might sounds odd, but a preplanned death at 75 may be a wise decision. Ezekiel J. Emanuel has made a conscious decision to have his life come to a…
Adam Clare
How Iceland Conquered COVID-19
Iceland’s size helped it grabble the COVID-19 pandemic in a way that other nations couldn’t. The country was able to test half its population and keep a close eye on…
In Italy, Art is Used to Block Illegal Fishing
It’s well known that industrial fishing is bad for the environment and bad for the fishers involved in it. A local fisherman, Paolo Fanciulli, had enough of the industrial fishing…
Scotland First in World to Provide Free Sanitary Products
Monthly periods can be expensive and stigmatizing for women and girls, particularly when they cannot afford to buy the proper sanitary supplies. The ongoing costs associated with periods can be…
A Mediator Explains How to Have Difficult Conversations
Adar Cohen knows how to have difficult conversations and he wants you to be able to exercise the same skill when you need it. By mediating for corporations, politicians, and…
This Indigenous-Owned Solar Installation Near the Tar Sands Shows the Future
The province of Alberta is likely best known internationally for its world-destroying tar sands, but in the province there’s a push by citizens to create a sustainable economy. On the…
Britain Bans Fossil Fuel Cars Starting in 2030
The United Kingdom is taking a step towards a green future by announcing that diesel and gas powered cars won’t be allowed in the country starting in 2030. Older cars…
Tired of Google’s Control Over Your Life? Try These Instead
I’ve been using Duck Duck Go instead of Google search for years and don’t regret it. There are less ads and the search results include more diverse sources – plus…
Independent Bookstores Succeeding Despite Pandemic and Amazon
This century bookstores have been struggling to survive due to the rise of Amazon and changing entertainment consumption patterns. When the pandemic started many bookstore owners thought it would be…
In Denver, Defunding the Police Resulted in a Better City
The city of Denver was already planning to limit the scope of the police before the calls for defunding gained momentum the start of this year. Denver accelerated their plans…
Lack of Demand for Dead Whales Will End Whaling
Undoubtedly, whaling is bad for whales, nature, and even geopolitical reactions. Demand for whale meat and byproducts has been decreasing due to ongoing pressure from consumers and activists. Countries that…
What Fiction We Read Matters Politically
The fictional worlds we engage with can change how we think about politics and how we justify our political beliefs. According to a study published in the Cambridge University Press…
Americans: Go Vote!
vote Americans: please go vote if you haven’t already. Not an American? Here, go enjoy pure internet click bait. I have nothing good to say about the last four years…
Learn Faster by Knowing Less
People learn when they can experiment with whatever they are working with, be it something physical like carpentry or something mental like philosophy. Teachers can even encourage faster learning by…
Cooking With Electricity is Cleaner than Gas
Gas stoves have reputation for being good to cook with, but they are really quite bad for everything else that happens in the kitchen – like inhaling air. Indoor fas…
Wheelmap Helps People Find Accessible Locations
Navigating the world can be challenging for able-bodied people, those in wheelchairs have it even harder. It doesn’t have to be this way. New buildings have to meet certain accessibility…
Building New Solar Energy Plants Cheaper than Running Coal
Since the inception of Things Are Good we’ve been following the demise of dirty fossil fuel usage and the rise of clean energy. A few highlights from over the years:…
The Importance of Mapping Fossil Fuel Companies
The Corporate Mapping Project in Canada tries to connect the dots between corporations, organizations, and governmental bodies in regards to the oil and gas industry. Despite all evidence that the…
South Korea’s Local Basic Income Experiment Demonstrates Success
Due to the economic fallout of COVID-19 a city in South Korea decided to create its own kind of universal basic income. Instead of just getting cash, the payouts are…
A Team Cools the Planet by Sending Heat to Outer Space
Aaswath Raman, a material scientist at UCLA, has looked into the past to solve today’s problems. He has led a team that’s created an impressive device that uses radiative cooling…