World Leaders Meet for Climate Summit and Promise to End Deforestation
Last year’s world climate summit was cancelled due to covid. Now, over 120 leaders have come together in Glasgow, Scotland to reduce the negative impact of humans on planet Earth. BBC reports that over 100 leaders from around the world, including Brazil, have promised to sign a pledge to end and reverse deforestation by 2030. Read more about the two week COP26 Climate Summit and the deforestation pledge here.
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Two Middle School Students Act Quickly to Save Bus Driver
Conner Doss and Kane Daugherty are two Atlanta middle school students whose quick thinking saved their bus driver. Read more about it here.
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Top 10 CNN Heroes
CNN is in its 15th year of celebrating heroes. On December 12, they’ll be recognizing their top 10 picks for 2021 who each receive $10,000 and announcing who received the most votes for hero of the year. Read more about the top 10 heroes from CNN.
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A Dog Named Bear has been Recognized as a Hero for Saving Koalas
A dog named Bear recently won an award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for saving 100 koalas from Australia’s bushfires last year. Before being trained to rescue koalas, Bear had been rescued himself from a shelter where his former family gave him up due to behavior issues and his “boundless energy and obsessive enthusiasm for play.” You can read more from the Good News Network and watch the video:
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November 2, 2021 at 1:46 pm
It’s indeed great news that world leaders at the Climate Summit have promised to end deforestation. Now, it’s up to we the people to ensure that they keep their promise by changing our consumption habits.
November 2, 2021 at 9:03 pm
Good point, Rosaliene. I’m going to continue to look at my driving habits, reduce consumption, and support efforts for community grocery store near my food desert neighborhood.
November 3, 2021 at 1:28 pm
That’s great, JoAnna! It all adds up.
November 3, 2021 at 7:14 am
Obviously the Climate Summit; also Kane and Conner’s action should share top spot
November 3, 2021 at 10:06 pm
I agree! Thanks for supporting the good news, Derrick!
November 3, 2021 at 9:16 pm
The Climate Summit is wonderful news, JoAnna. I hope it fulfills its promise! ❤
November 3, 2021 at 11:27 pm
I hope so, too, Cheryl. At least they’re trying. It seems like more people are taking climate change seriously.