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. Daily Edition • September 27, 2025 SUPPORTED BY In Hermosa Beach, California, Robert Fortunato’s home stands as a symbol of sustainability. Dubbed the “Green Idea House,” the building produces more energy than it consumes. Better yet, he told NPR it was made with “standard construction materials and off-the-shelf technologies that anyone can use” — meaning we could all learn a thing or two from it. Read five lessons from the Green Idea House (and see what it looks like). Must Reads Meet the…Read more
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Daily Edition • November 11, 2024 SUPPORTED BY It’s Veterans Day, an opportunity to honor all who have served in the military. If that describes anyone in your life, be sure to give them a ring and let them know how much you appreciate their service — and maybe also tell them about some of the freebies on offer for vets today. Must Reads Actionable ways to prevent the onset of osteoporosis at any age The Nature’s Best Photography Awards winners are always fantastic — and 2024’s group is no...
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Sunday Edition • November 10, 2024 SUPPORTED BY On Nov. 1, we shared our Cause of the Month, benefitting those affected by Hurricane Helene. Within hours, our generous Nice News community surpassed the fundraising goal. Today, we’re giving you another opportunity to contribute — and get some of your holiday shopping done at the same time. Many small businesses in Buncombe County, North Carolina, were hit hard by the storm, and you can support them by making a purchase through Love Asheville...
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Daily Edition • November 9, 2024 SUPPORTED BY Composting has become popular in recent years as a way to reduce the amount of food waste heading to landfills and, for those who keep gardens, improve soil health. But in cities like New York, where compost is collected by sanitation workers, where does all that decomposing food go? New York Times reporter and restaurant critic Priya Krishna went on a fascinating journey to find out — watch the video. Must Reads Plants get the winter blues too —...