Starting with some art…
Everyone wants the perfect balance in life; despite that, it can be hard to have it all. From finding that perfect free time to work ratio. Giving your kids the attention they need and deserve. Even just finding some time for mindfulness and exercise; is something we all struggle to achieve. As someone who strives to have the perfect balance and time for everything, I understand the struggle and hope that all achieve their goals. I hope you all had a wonderful week.
Now to the Good News…
India pauses plans to add new coal plants for five years, bets on renewables, batteries
India is planning on growing its clean energy sector over the next five years. Seventy-Five percent of India’s energy currently comes from dirty coal power plants, and as the world’s most populous country, they are the third-highest emitter of CO2 in the world. This shift away from new coal projects over the next five years is a clear signal from India that they want the future to come from cleaner sources.
The ‘lost’ underwater forests that came back from the dead
Kelp forests are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, protecting coastlines from erosion and storms, and are huge carbon sinks. Well, Sussex is providing more protection in the form of a trawling ban along coastal waters. In the two years since the ban took effect, signs of recovery are springing to life all over the seabed. Seaweed is returning, mussel colonies are returning for the first time in decades (essential for stabilizing the seabed), and fishermen report more diverse catches. This shows the power of grassroots moments to implement positive changes in their communities.
Meet the creators of a new social search engine aiming to change the way women share information
Emma Bates and Divia Singh want to change the way women search for information on the internet, and they created Diem to be that place. The Social Search engine, powered by AI and a community of users, is designed to be a place for women to find facts, conversation, and community.
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