Habitat for Humanity's First 3D-Printed Home on East Coast Sold to Single Mom With Touching History
Habitat for Humanity just sold the nation's first 3D printed home in Williamsburg to one of their own who had logged 300 volunteer hours.
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Career Oil Exec Dedicates Himself to Capping Millions of Abandoned Oil Wells to Help the Planet
A 30-year-oil executive founded the Well Done Foundation, which works to cap forgotten oil wells that spew methane into the atmosphere,
US Aims to Replace All its Lead Water Pipes from Coast to Coast Using Funding From Infrastructure Bill
As part of the infrastructure bill, Biden is looking to replace all lead water pipes in the country, and ban their use in the future.
Home Mortgages Are Paid Off for 5 First Responders to Honor Their Life-Saving Work
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgages of 5 first responders in the USA who died in the line of duty recently.
Wind Turbines Are Using Cameras and AI to See Birds -And Shut Down When They Approach
IdentiFlight, AI-based cameras, can recognize eagles and hawks as they approach in enough time to pause turbines in their flight path.
More Cities Make the Switch From Polluting Salt to Sugar Beets To Beat Icy Roads
Cities across North America are switching to using beet root extract in place salt for ice removal, as its less corrosive and contaminating.
Finally, a Fusion Reaction Has Generated More Energy Than Absorbed By The Fuel
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory passed a crucial milestone on the way to achieving self-sustaining nuclear fusion.
Jet Flown by United Airlines Entirely Powered by 100% Plant-Based Fuel from Corn Stalk Waste
A plant-based fuel that reduces emissions by 505 was just used for the first time ever to power 100% of a United flight from Chicago to D.C.
Thousands Have Donated $1.6 Million to Innocent Man Freed From Prison After 43-Year Wrongful Conviction
Wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years, Kevin Strickland has been released and a fundraiser has gathered $1.5 million for his new life.
Nearly 70% of Americans are More Excited to Give Gifts Than to Receive Them This Year
Nearly seven in 10 Americans are more excited to give gifts than receive them this year, according to new poll.
New '988' Suicide Prevention Hotline Will Include Texting Option to Make it Easier
The FCC adopted rules to expand access to the suicide prevention hotline by establishing the ability to text, in addition to calling 988.
New York Trio Hauls Van Full of Clean Water to People in West Virginia
I've got an incredible story for you that starts with a high school senior who heard about the toxic chemical spill that poisoned the tap water for more than 300,000 people in West Virginia, and wanted to help. Angelina Sarro and her father, Frank, remembered the generosity of people who drove to their neighborhood of East Rockaway, New York after Superstorm Sandy bringing trucks loaded with water and food. Now they wanted to pay that kindness forward.
Boy, 15, Goes to Church to Plead for Adoption, Please Love Me - Thousands Respond
A heartbreaking story ran in the Tampa Bay Times on October 8 about a brave boy, 15, who stood up in front of a church during Sunday services to ask someone to love him. The orphan had been raised in foster care and lived in a group home for boys. He made the drastic and courageous step because he wanted a loving family so bad. After the story ran, thousands filed requests to ask him to join theirs.
Chefs Turn Rescued Veggies into Soup for Cincinnati Schools, Homeless
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. When grocery stores give you tons of cauliflower saved from the trash, you start simmering soup for the hungry.
California Breaks Solar Record, Generates Enough Electricity for 6 Million Homes
California's solar power plants hit another milestone —and that doesn't include the hundreds of thousands of rooftop arrays across the state.
The America I Know, The Humanity I Know
It's been difficult to avoid the deluge of dissonance in the US Presidential election, but I'm protected by a loyal umbrella: my unshakable faith in humanity.
The Angie's List Website Is Now Free, Consumers Rejoice
Angie's List announced that access to their ten million reviews about service professionals, once behind a paywall, would now be free-of-charge.
Photo of Citizens Guarding the Police Brings Needed Hope
Concerned citizens wanted to create a barrier between police and protestors to keep the peace, and protect officers. The 2015 Baltimore photo offers hope again.
Touched By His Story, Passenger Raises Thousands so Driver Can See His Son in Olympics
It could've been just another drive for Ellis Hill, but this kind passenger gave him the chance – and friendship – of a lifetime.
Cancer-causing Air Pollution Drops More Than Half in LA
The average risk of developing cancer as a result of pollution found in the Los Angeles area has dropped by more than 50 percent, a result of decades-long improvement programs, according to a new report.
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