Orlando Police Department donates cruisers to Puerto Rican city

Good News Notes: “Fifteen Orlando police cruisers that had been keeping city streets safe for the past seven years will soon be continuing their mission 650 miles away, in Puerto Rico.  “A lot of agencies out there are struggling and we don’t realize that here in this community, because it is the norm for us…

A Texas Zoo is opening back up to the public with a drive-thru experience

Good News Notes: “There have long been drive-thru theaters, fast food restaurants and even, in some places, pharmacies. Now, in Texas, there’s a drive-thru zoo — at least temporarily.” “Visitors will be able to see lions, tigers, and bears all from the security of inside their vehicle as they listen to an audio guided tour….

Tour buses enlisted in smog fight

Good News Notes: “The Tourism and Sports Ministry has a short-term plan to seek cooperation from 10,000 tour buses in Bangkok to tackle the smog problem, including the use of alternative routes. Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is cooperating with tour operators to strictly prohibit polluting buses…

Coldplay to pause touring, citing environmental impact of concerts

Good News Notes: “Coldplay wants to press pause on our planet’s warming.” “The British band announced that it won’t tour until it can find a way to make its concerts more environmentally friendly.” “The band’s frontman Chris Martin made the announcement to the BBC on Thursday ahead of the Friday release of its new album,…