We are being overwhelmed with news right now and you’re likely plugged into it because, well, it’s important! A lot of it is very upsetting though which is adding to all of our stress and feelings of depression. It’s not all gloom and doom though! There’s good news and Just Give Me Positive News will help you find it.
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Info: Donyae’s love for technology is based on a need to survive our future robotic overlords. Know thy enemy as you know yourself. But since even odds are on the zombie future, she has also learned how to prepare squirrel. You can find her on Facebook until the robots - or zombies - rise up.
Free Mediation Resources – check out this list to take your mind off of things
We are living in a very trying time. Stress is high, we’re all scared for ourselves and worried about loved ones. It’s okay to have these feelings, they’re normal and valid as well as a host of other ones. In this time of uncertainty, check out this list of free mediation resources to help calm your mind.
Read MoreSeeing The Invisible Effects of Plastic – new equation will help determine scope of pollution
Plastic pollution is a big problem but how large of one isn’t really known. Just that it’s. . . big. New research has given scientists a way to start analyzing the size of the issue so that we can get a better handle on what types of waste are doing the most harm.
Read MoreElectric Cars Are The Cleaner Choice – new study shows they produce less pollution
The jury is in, electric cars actually do produce less emissions than standard vehicles. Data was collected from 59 different regions and then analyzed. The answer was clear. Electric cars were producing less CO2.
Read MoreShould You Work Out Now? – quick answer, yes
If you’re wondering about working out right now, whether you should or shouldn’t, well you should. This isn’t about meeting some fitness goal because you have time now, this is about simple health. You will feel maybe a little bit better if you spend some time getting physical.
Read MoreBinge Together – watch movies and shows even when you’re apart
You know what’s a good time? Watching a movie with your friends. You know what you can’t do right now? Watch a movie with your friends. Oh wait! Yes you can. Even if you can’t chill at their house or go to a theater, Binge Together is the website that lets you watch something together, even though you’re apart.
Read MoreClean and Disinfect Your Space – some quick cleaning tips to keep you healthy
If you’re home right now then you may be feeling like you should be doing something so what better time than now to break out those cleaning supplies and have a go at your place? Here’s a handy article with the down low on how to clean and disinfect your living space.
Read MorePhysical Distancing – the new social distancing (stay home)
Social distancing is dead, long live Physical Distancing! This doesn’t mean you should leave your house! Stay inside! The new term is meant to help people better understand what they should be doing in this time.
Read MoreOur Dirt Is Wonderful – the amount of soil we have can store massive amounts of carbon
Hey, good news! We already have enough soil to absorb 5.5 billion tonnes of CO2 every year but we have to make choices to protect it so it can help us out. If we just leave the dirt alone, it will do the work for us but the hard part is. . . leaving it alone.
Read MoreNew Coronavirus Test Gives Fast Results – have answers in less than an hour
In this time of uncertainty, getting tested for the coronavirus has been difficult to access for many people and for those that are tested, the wait for answers can be torturous. The FDA has approved a test that can give answers in 45 minutes.
Read MoreNew Freshwater Found – underground reserve located off the coast of New Zealand
Fresh water is so important to pretty much all life but we only have so much of it. Which is why finding more is so exciting! A new freshwater reserve has been discovered offshore of New Zealand. The new reserve could help areas that regularly struggle with drought.
Read MoreToilet Paper Calculator – how much do you really need?
People have panic bought all the toilet paper everywhere. That’s not cool but luckily, stores are restocking the shelves so hopefully we don’t find ourselves in dire straights. Wondering how much you’ll need to last a prolonged home stay? Check Toilet Paper Calculator.
Read MorePlastic Eating Worm – this little insect loves plastic
Plastic is a huge problem. Wouldn’t it be handy if something could just eat it all up? Well, turns out there’s a very small worm that does. The waxworm is a very unassuming larvae that can make its meals from our plastic waste.
Read MoreStop Flushing Non-Toilet Paper – more blocked pipes as paper disappears from shelves
Please stop flushing things that aren’t toilet paper down the loo. Seriously, it’s a bad idea. People flushing non-toilet paper items like paper towels and tissues are causing huge backups in the sewage systems all over the place.
Read MoreDoes Your Park Feed You? – new study shows that public green space could fight food scarcity
Food scarcity is one of the big concerns in the climate crisis. Most people don’t live in an rural area so they probably think that they can’t grow their own food but it turns out that growing food in the city on empty land and it could feed a lot of people.
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