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Welcome to /c/UpliftingNews, a dedicated space where optimism and positivity converge to bring you the most heartening and inspiring stories from around the world. We strive to curate and share content that lights up your day, invigorates your spirit, and inspires you to spread positivity in your own way. This is a sanctuary for those seeking a break from the incessant negativity often found in today's news cycle. From acts of everyday kindness to large-scale philanthropic efforts, from individual achievements to community triumphs, we bring you news that gives hope, fosters empathy, and strengthens the belief in humanity's capacity for good.

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Just realized I still have half a cookie left! (self.upliftingnews)

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I made chocolate chip cookies today and brought one downstairs to where my main computer is and ate it - they really turned out good. So I've been sitting here wishing I had brought more than one cuz I don't don't feel like going back upstairs, then just now I look over to the side and boom, half of the cookie is still left. Sweet! And when I say these turned out really good I mean awesome.

Dictionary.com Names ‘Demure’ as Its Word of the Year for 2024 (time.com)

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Goodbye Microplastics: New Recyclable Plastic Breaks Down Safely in Seawater (scitechdaily.com)

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Rare Pink Pigeon Hand-Raised at UK Zoo for First time – a Milestone After Species Dropped to Just 10 Birds in the Wild (www.paigntonzoo.org.uk)

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Son surprises dad with car 41 years after he gave it up for diaper money (www.nbcdfw.com)

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Scientists find hip implant materials with the lowest risk of needing revision (www.commonwealthunion.com)

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Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history (apnews.com)

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Solar modules now selling for less than €0.06/W in Europe (www.pv-magazine.com)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/31695441

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Boy with rare skin condition sleeps with eyes closed for the first time (www.ctvnews.ca)

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Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya (www.rawstory.com)

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PAHO re-verifies Brazil as a measles-free country (www.paho.org)

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MIT engineers make converting CO2 into useful products more practical (news.mit.edu)

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World’s largest coral found in the Pacific near Solomon Islands (www.bbc.com)

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These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids (www.wired.com)

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Lack Of Interest In The PS5 Pro Is Forcing Scalpers To Sell Them For A Loss (www.thegamer.com)

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Growing food instead of lawns in California front yards (www.seattletimes.com)

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Summary

Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.

Crop Swap LA, founded by Jamiah Hargins, transforms Los Angeles lawns into microfarms that produce fresh, organic produce for local families while conserving water.

Operating three front-yard farms, the nonprofit serves 80 families within a 1-mile radius, prioritizing those with food insecurity.

Using solar-powered irrigation and recycled water, each farm reduces water use by 98% compared to traditional lawns.

Despite funding challenges, Crop Swap LA sustains itself through produce subscriptions, garden installations, and grants, fostering environmental benefits and community connections in Leimert Park.