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April 15, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

From record-breaking renewable energy in China to creative sustainability at the London Marathon, and a new invention making music more inclusive - these stories show how innovation and collaboration are driving positive change around the world. Let's carry this positive energy into the new week - have a great start!

Enjoy reading, Bianca

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China's wind and solar capacity surpasses fossil fuels in historic shift

By March 2025, China's wind and solar power capacity had reached 1,482 gigawatts, officially surpassing fossil fuel thermal power for the first time, according to the National Energy Administration. Renewables now account for more than half of installed capacity and provided 22.5% of electricity for consumers in the first quarter. Source: REUTERS

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London Marathon recycles urine for sustainable agriculture

At the 2025 London Marathon, around 1,000 litres of women's urine were collected to produce fertilizer, thanks to Peequal and NPK Recovery. According to estimates, that amount could fertilize crops equivalent to 195 loaves of bread. The project shows how human waste can be a valuable resource, reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular agriculture. Source: EURONEWS

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Vest turns music into vibrations for deaf and hard-of-hearing people

Not Impossible Labs has developed a wearable vest that lets deaf and hard-of-hearing people feel music through synchronized vibrations. Using multiple touch points across the body, it offers a new way to experience rhythm and live performances. Source: DW

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Renewable energies could improve global energy supply

According to a study by Stanford University, the transition from fossil fuels to green energy will ensure energy security. Researchers conclude that the global energy supply could even be improved and trade risks reduced by 2060. Source: ECOWATCH

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Indigenous women in Peru protect wildcats and restore forests

In Licapa, Peru, Indigenous women are leading conservation efforts to protect wildcats displaced by deforestation. Supported by biologist Merinia Mendoza Almeida, they are strengthening livestock protection, restoring habitats and building a future of coexistence and community leadership. Source: MONGABAY

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Meadowscaping reduces costs and increases biodiversity

Replacing lawns with native meadows cuts maintenance costs by up to seven times, saves water, stores more carbon, and attracts wildlife. Meadows also lower urban heat and stormwater runoff. In Pennsylvania, demand for lawn-to-meadow programs is rising as more homeowners seek climate-friendly yards. Source: BBC

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