Going vegan can help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions

Good News Notes: “India is the world’s third-largest carbon polluter, behind China and the United States. It accounts for about 6 per cent of the world’s carbon emissions. If India—along with the US and China—doesn’t take steps to combat climate change, we will continue to suffer the consequences: a warming climate, changing rainfall patterns, droughts,…

Tours at Animal Friends Sanctuary benefit shelter, promote compassion

Good News Notes: “Two-year-old Blake Burkley dissolved into a fit of giggles when it came time to feed the cows. Perched on her mother’s hip, the girl laughed as cows named Mary and Jesus searched with their tongues for a tasty treat. For Alexa Burkley of Irwin, a tour at Animal Friends Sanctuary in Unity was a…

This New York farm sanctuary livestreams storytime with its animals

Good News Notes: “The barnyard’s gone virtual. Goats, sheep, pigs, turkeys, cows, llama and other rescued farm animals at theWoodstock Farm Sanctuary in High Falls, New York are getting their fifteen minutes of fame as the stars of live, weekly storytimes and ‘Goodnight in Sanctuary’ sessions. Each week, the sanctuary goes live for 30 minutes…

25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips For When You Can’t Be There in Person

 Good News Notes: “Field trip out of the question? Think again. Thanks to technology, it’s now possible for kids to visit all kinds of places from the comfort of their classroom (or home!). We’ve compiled a list of the best virtual field trips for you, so enjoy your “visit”! Note: For anyone who needs it,…