Feel Good Friday

“A rapid global shift to clean electricity could trigger a ‘cascade’ of progress towards repairing the damage to the planet by the climate crisis, according to a report identifying the environmental solutions most likely to bring about change.” Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists.

+ “A North Carolina climber was leading an ascent with his son on Shortoff Mountain, a rugged, remote wall in Linville Gorge, on August 30, when he fell 20 feet. Jacob Gregory, the climber, slammed into a rock and suffered a critical injury. He needed a blood transfusion to save his life. So, Will Soper ran, literally, to the rescue.”

+ NYPD reports safest summer on record for murders and gun violence.

+ Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated.

+ “Chilean researchers have designed a therapeutic suit from copper and zinc to speed the recovery of penguins after surgery for wounds often sustained when they ​become trapped in fishing nets.” (And they look damn good.)

+ “The felines, owned by Heidi Korte, a content creator in the Temiskaming region, have captured the hearts of more than one million followers across all their platforms, trading typical indoor pet life for outdoor escapades.” Outdoor-loving northern Ont. cats take the internet by storm. (Hurry up and enjoy this before someone slaps a tariff on it…)