Moving from global climate change issues, we have some excellent reports about the positive effects EVs are having on air pollution in our cities. Asthma and other allergies from which people suffer are due to air pollution – right down to air quality in immediate neighborhoods – the impact isn’t “off in the future” and “somewhere in the world.” It’s here and now.
In Norway, 93% of all new car 2025 sales were EVs. Don’t we deserve healthier air as well?… Keep reading
Good news on the health front. They finally produced a filter that pulls Pfas out of drinking water; the fear that it’s in your system forever is gone.
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New filtration technology could be game-change
in removal of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’
Researchers found a new way to filter and destroy
Pfas chemicals at 100 times the rate of current systems
The Guardian
23 Jan 2026
New filtration technology developed by Rice University may absorb some Pfas “forever chemicals” at 100 times the rate than previously possible,
which could dramatically improve pollution control and speed remediations.… Keep reading
Here’s a wonderful example of consumer pressure coming from people who love this geographic area. Some are part of non-government-organizations (NGOs), some are heads of businesses whose values are in line with preserving beautiful natural environments, such as Patagonia, and some are simply people who live or visit there.
Trina and I did spend a week at Explora, a resort there, offering as variety of day-long experiences, such as hiking, boating, and horseback riding. The beauty of this setting is unquestionably worth preserving. … Keep reading
Here’s a unique report of a lifestyle aspect that enhances our quality-of-life experience, a true part of Sustainable Living. I found this report personally satisfying because I have two Bachelor degrees, a Masters degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy. When I relocated from Washington to southeast Virginia, to develop the Garden Atrium net zero sustainable community, I discovered I could take courses, with no tuition fee, at any state university.
It was an opportunity to take courses that were never in my major, but seemed intriguing.… Keep reading
Here’s an interesting report about how an entire country’s citizenry made it the happiest country in the world for eight consecutive years. What are the factors that contribute to their feelings? And instead of living unhappily and complaining about things, what might we do – individually and as a nation – to apply those factors to live happier lives ourselves? Comments afterwards.
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How Finland continues its reign
as the happiest country on Earth
By Anna Grazulis
CBS News
September 27, 2025
Finland and the Boston Celtics have almost nothing in common besides one thing: The ability to win big, eight years in a row.… Keep reading
