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Diese Erfindung verändert Millionen Leben – und kostet weniger als ein Huhn

Ein deutscher Lehrer hat in seinem Keller eine Maschine ertüftelt, die Menschen weltweit zu mehr Durchblick verhilft.

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I wrote about a nonprofit seed farm that is essential for repairing our ecosystems.

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 5mo ago

At Heritage Growers, every acre is being cultivated to repair ecosystems and help the Golden State meet its ambitious conservation goals. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/heritage-growers-california-future/

My latest story about how we can save the Monarchs:

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 4mo ago

Monarch butterflies have long survived the winter through a spectacular feat of cross-continental migration. But they need our help. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/monarch-butterflies-survival-conservation/

Would you pay 50 cent more for each to-go-coffee cup and sandwich wrapper? I wrote about a small German city that is stemming the tide of single-use packaging waste. Other cities are interested in following the model.

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 5mo ago

Tübingen’s hard-won crusade is a lesson in how to deflect single-use packaging from landfills — and life itself. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/tubingen-germany-defied-mcdonalds-dumped-to-go-waste/

“I started screaming with everything I had, because I couldn’t even breathe,” 10th grader Arnoldo Bazan told ProPublica, showing where the agent’s hands had closed around his throat. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die.” By @nicolefoy.bsky.social and @mckenziefunk.com

We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing

Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...

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Ride into the new year with me and the pilots from Cycling Without Age!

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 7mo ago

Tens of thousands of Cycling Without Age volunteers in 41 countries around the world help combat loneliness with the simple act of a bike ride. reasonstobecheerful.world/cycling-with...

[5/5] An idea to allow wild horses to graze on the grass and brush that fuels blazes in fire-prone areas: reasonstobecheerful.world/could-wild-h...

Could Wild Horses Help Fight Wildfires?

The controversial animals graze on the grass and brush that fuel blazes. So one California naturalist asks: Why not send them to fire-prone wilderness?

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[4/5] The fires brought renewed attention to a simple, disaster-resilient construction method that combines old and new called SuperAdobe: reasonstobecheerful.world/the-whimsy-a...

The Whimsy and Practicality of 'SuperAdobe'

Devastating California wildfires have brought renewed attention to a simple, disaster-resilient construction method that combines old and new.

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When Christine Worch started her initiative to pair teenagers with seniors for cultural outings, she was told she wouldn't find young people who wanted to take older folks to the theater or concerts. Six years and thousands of outings later, she has proven the critics wrong.

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 7mo ago

From symphony performances to art exhibitions, shared outings give older people and students a vital dose of social medicine. https://reasonstobecheerful.world/hamburg-combats-loneliness-culture-buddies/

The satellite is up!

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 8mo ago

ICARUS 2.0 is go! Recently, we published a story on the satellite system that enables researchers to monitor everything from animal migration to species endangerment by equipping creatures large and small with smart tags. Today, SpaceX launched it! reasonstobecheerful.world/internet-of-...

I wrote about shit2power, which is the actual name of a German company and does exactly what the name says.

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 8mo ago

Every time somebody flushes a toilet in Mannheim, Germany, they contribute to ecological shipping. reasonstobecheerful.world/city-turning...

I wrote about a fantastic initiative that converts guns into garden tools - but the physical act of transformation is only the beginning of a deeper conversation.

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 8mo ago

The U.S. has more guns than people, and it’s easier to buy a gun than to get rid of one. That’s why a nonprofit has repurposed more than 6,000 guns, turning them into garden tools and art. reasonstobecheerful.world/nationwide-m...

Did you know you could save the Vietnamese Newt in your living room?

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 8mo ago

As scientists, environmentalists and politicians gather for CITES CoP20 this week, we explore how some hobbyists are fostering endangered species in their own homes. reasonstobecheerful.world/foster-endan...

I wrote about the Internet of Animals, new tracking that has the potential to revolutionize tracking and protection of animals worldwide.

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 8mo ago

When we step back and look at wildlife as it behaves without humans present, a hidden world opens up –– one filled with animal intelligence and insight that a new satellite-based system is allowing us to truly see for the first time. reasonstobecheerful.world/internet-of-...

Next week, a satellite will launch that has the potential to revolutionize animal protection: ICARUS 2.0 I spoke with the man behind the innovation. If you follow me on Substack, you get the news first. michaela.substack.com/p/in-goats-w...

🐐 In Goats We Trust (Yes, Really)

Plus a personal book recommendation

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What are animals doing when nobody is watching? A new satellite-based system is enabling researchers to monitor animal migration, species endangerment and biodiversity across the globe. It could change animal research and conservation forever. reasonstobecheerful.world/internet-of-...

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🍄 For Fans of Fungi

From mushroom boats to luxury handbags, fungi are taking over — stylishly.

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Did you know boats and bags are being made from fungi?

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 10mo ago

From Hermès to Cadillac, manufacturers are replacing plastics and leathers with mycelium, a material so sustainable it can actually make the environment healthier. reasonstobecheerful.world/mushroom-kin...

I wrote about the godfather of fungi!

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · 10mo ago

No one on Earth has done more to promote the power of fungi than Paul Stamets, whose mycology work has earned him nine patents, millions of followers and a Star Trek character. reasonstobecheerful.world/paul-stamets...

Imagine back-to-school season… with no “teachers,” no curriculum, no rows of desks, no hallway passes and no bells. A San Francisco school is letting students shape their own education, guided by “collaborators” and an ethos of trust: reasonstobecheerful.world/brightworks-...

No, damnit, #BrokenTimes, this is not "reality TV." It is our democracy. You trivialize and normalize fascism. "Mr. Trump, a pop culture maven, had relatively little to say about what was arguably the biggest news of the day: the engagement of Taylor Swift." Fuck off, Times.

From the edge of rural Germany, the village of Etteln is offering the world a new matrix for what a smart city can be — one rooted in connection, not just connectivity. reasonstobecheerful.world/etteln-smart...

Using the DNA of the world’s mightiest trees, a tree grower in Michigan aims to replenish old-growth forests, one sapling at a time. reasonstobecheerful.world/detroit-sequ...

Giant sequoias in Detroit? You read that right. I reported on David Milarch's initiative to reforest the world with champion trees.

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · last yr.

Using the DNA of the world’s mightiest trees, a tree grower in Michigan aims to replenish old-growth forests, one sapling at a time. reasonstobecheerful.world/detroit-sequ...

Small-group storytelling circles are helping older adults share their lives and build lasting bonds through weekly themed conversations. reasonstobecheerful.world/older-adults...

Devastating California wildfires have brought renewed attention to a simple, disaster-resilient construction method that combines old and new. It’s called “SuperAdobe.” reasonstobecheerful.world/the-whimsy-a...

The story explores how traditional methods, used for thousands of years, can offer real solutions to modern problems like drought: reasonstobecheerful.world/growing-corn...

Growing Corn in the Desert, No Irrigation Required

The surreal sight of squash, melons and corn sprouting from the sandy ground reflects an ancient farming technique that’s newly relevant.

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As California communities rebuild from wildfire, some residents are looking to SuperAdobe, which shows that the future of fire-proofing can be beautiful. reasonstobecheerful.world/the-whimsy-a...

Welcome back to #StatsSunday — your statistical fix, pulled from this week’s stories. Read this stat’s story here: reasonstobecheerful.world/the-whimsy-a...

I wrote about people bicycling out of homelessness to independence.

Reasons to be Cheerful@reasonstobecheerful.world · last yr.

Through Southern California’s largest homeless services provider, San Diegans can join a weekly bicycling group — and eventually receive a bike of their own. reasonstobecheerful.world/homeless-san...