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Edition 22

May 26, 2026

From tree-planting heroes to innovative purifiers and inspiring young athletes, discover stories of change and triumph.

Facing Desertification, Man’s Campaign Draws 30,000 Volunteers to Plant 1 Million Trees in his County

Facing Desertification, Man’s Campaign Draws 30,000 Volunteers to Plant 1 Million Trees in his County

One man's viral campaign inspired 30,000 volunteers to plant 1 million trees in China's Minqin County. This massive tree-planting effort is fighting desertification and protecting vital water and farming resources.

Good News Network

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Researchers upcycle pomegranate peel into high-performance water purifier

Researchers upcycle pomegranate peel into high-performance water purifier

Pomegranate peels are being transformed into a powerful nanoscale water purifier, effectively removing toxic industrial pollutants. This eco-friendly innovation offers a sustainable and reusable solution for cleaning contaminated water sources.

Phys.org

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White rhinos are back in Uganda

White rhinos are back in Uganda

White rhinos are making a triumphant return to Uganda! After decades of absence, conservation efforts have brought them back, boosting tourism and hope.

Conservation news

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Moise Kouame, 17, makes French Open history with victory over grand slam champion

Moise Kouame, 17, makes French Open history with victory over grand slam champion

Teen phenom Moise Kouame, 17, shocks Roland Garros, becoming the youngest man to win a Grand Slam match since 2009 by defeating a Grand Slam champion. A new French tennis star emerges on the clay!

Independent UK

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Lucknow’s Street Vendors Work Long Hours in Extreme Heat. This 22-YO Is Bringing Them Shade

Lucknow’s Street Vendors Work Long Hours in Extreme Heat. This 22-YO Is Bringing Them Shade

This 22-year-old is providing much-needed shade for Lucknow's street vendors during intense heatwaves. Project Chhanv distributes umbrellas, offering comfort and dignity to workers enduring the sun.

The Better India

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Did You Know?

We know less about our ocean floors than we do about Mars. Mars: mapped at 5 meters/pixel Earth’s land: 30 cm/pixel Oceans: most only mapped at 1.5 km/pixel Why? Light doesn’t reach the deep ocean.

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