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We are often bombarded with fear-mongering and shocking headlines that make us feel that the world is falling apart.

However, while it’s important to report on problems and issues, I believe there is so much good in this world that it needs to be found and promoted just as widely.

Because of that, I started The Happy Broadcast. It's an anti-venom to the vitriolic rhetoric that pervades our media. Also, this year, I’ve illustrated even more happy news than in 2018.

We need more positive news to acknowledge that the world is actually getting better little by little.

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When I'm working on The Happy Broadcast, I try to pick news that has an international appeal and touches themes like animal rights, climate change and science. News that shows how much we’re progressing on many fronts despite being often bombarded with few-mongering headlines.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so happy for their victory, but just find it bonkers that an indigenous tribe had to fight a legal battle to protect their land in the first place.

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I think there are many reasons why negative news is dominating the media. It's like a sudden disaster a, it's more compelling than, for example, little improvements. Bad things can happen quickly, but good things aren’t built in a day, and as they unfold, they're out of sync with the news cycle.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This must make many people happy due to one act. Lovely initiative.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I checked online and this conservation hero is named Jadav “Molai” Payeng. There is a documentary about his work called “The man behind Molai Forest”

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever says 'I'm just one person - I can't make a difference' I say 'Yes you can!!!'

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW! If we could do this around the world, it would increase the oxygen level and lower the carbon dioxide!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great that he had the gumption to do that. What he did will be rewarding for many many people.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An incredible man, lets hope many people around the world, will do the same, one man can create a forest, where there has been, such a great amount of forest destruction !!!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dosnt he deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, wonderful human being

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you love this, you might also love this >>>>>>>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7nJBFjKqAY

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FINALLY FREE FROM HERPES VIRUS. what a miracle i never believe there is cure because my doctor tested me herpes positive and she told me there is no cure, i’m very happy today that i’m having a free life without this herpes virus, i can remember some months ago when i was crying all through the night and day that i can’t get cured from this herpes, i found this herbal man called Dr Aadoo on internet when i was doing research on cure for shingle i contacted him to found out if i can get help from this herpes virus, i was so surprise when he told me that he have the herbs cure to it and he sent me the herbal in less down 5 days i was so happy when i get someone giving me hope that he can cured me i took the herbal for just 2 weeks, when i went for test after taking the herbal i found out that i am cured i was so happy and surprise, i want to use this opportunity to inform you that there is cured to herpes virus you can also contact him for his help as soon as possible so that you can get

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read about this what a wonderful man and what a great job he did.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why has his name not been publicised? Surely he deserves public respect..!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve always thought companies that harvest trees should be required to plant two trees for every one they take down.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He sure has done more then Gretta...no transportation, no camera crews, just going out and accomplishing something not just bitching about it...real actual accomplishments...and why isn't this guy on Time magazine...

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fabulous cities or people should do this for every child born or person that has died

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We need a heart emoticon as well .... the impact that one single person can make on earth is huge and inspiring !!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even the government plants trees with much fanfare but latter on forget to water them!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love ❤️ - what a wonderful habit. Imagine if every human did this.

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Mouni Roy Biography Mouni Roy is an Indian film actress and popular television personality. She is well known for her debut role in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. With Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev and Naagin serials, she became a household name. She also made her Bollywood debut with sport’s drama Gold opposite superstar Akshay Kumar. She is a trained Kathak dancer. Real Name – Mouni Roy (Mon, Maanya) Birthday – September Age – 33 years Birth Place – Cooch Behar, West Bengal Date of Birth – 28 September 1985 Caste – N/A Debut Movie – Gold opposite superstar Akshay Kumar Famous roles – Sati and Shivanya in television serial Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev and Naagin Hobbies – Dancing, reading and traveling Nationality – Indian Profession – Film and television actress and model Religion – Hindu Sun sign – Libra full story at : https://mediahindustan.com/mouni-roy-biography/

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who says one person can't make a difference! NICE!!!!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can never have enough trees! Nothing makes me angrier than seeing beautiful, big trees being cut down to make room for new houses or shopping malls!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was thinking about planting a tree every month, but we don't get enough rain and young trees need lots of water :(

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a great accomplishment! Certainly goes to show that one person doing one thing a day can make a huge difference.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He deserves a medal, or man of the century. Why don't we know more about this.....oh! yeah.....it's good news so the world couldn't possibly be interested.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is very good. The more trees we have, the more they soak up the excess Co2 and produce more oxygen for us and the animals.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish I had done this - but with my track record, I'd just have 35 dead sticks. :(

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know about it, I think either local news, or on a B.P. post, a fantastic man, and anyone where allowed could do the same, we need more trees desperately !!!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Miracles can be achieved with determination & good will ! What an achievement !

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read his story and saw a news story on RV about him. He is a real hero. We have about 400 trees on our property, but we still plant more.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very glad you did this but the man looks like a European who hung on in India long after the country had gained independence.

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"They" reckon that planting a billion trees will do more for the environment than all the begging people to change.

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I guess he must have found spare land where he could do this

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to say that it is the perfect word. From his contribution, wildlife such as hundreds of elephants now live there. Here's more info: https://interestingengineering.com/jadav-payeng-the-man-who-planted-an-entire-forest-by-himself

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As humans, we have this thing called “negative bias” that make us respond quicker to bad or dangerous situations. Nowadays, this bias is getting in the way of our happiness and well-being, and even our productivity because most of the narrative surrounding us (print, online or mobile) is that the “world is ending".

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hopefully supermarkets worldwide can implement more eco friendly alternatives also.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More funding is needed for stem cell research. They have already discovered some incredible ways stem cells can help with paralysis and other movement disorders etc. Imagine what else they can discover.

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I think we should find a balance between negative and positive news. From politics to climate change and economy, negative and bad news surrounds us everywhere we go. A potential solution could be to limit the amount of bad news, basically slow down our personal news cycle, adding some positive news to our “news diet” to make sure that our outlook on the world is more optimistic. Also, it's very important to invest time to deal with misinformation and the reliability of news sources.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hm, I think Sweden must have forgot to apply then. We dont have stray dogs, at least for decades. Any lost dog gets collected, if no owner is found it gets adopted via Animal Protection. I have seen one or two lost dogs, where we found the owner, but never a genuine stray.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Steps like these show the power of the State in achieving large scale sustainable results if there is a will.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SOOOO not against this! But....shouldn't it be equal pay for equal skill? (meaning, no race, gender, age, or any discrimination at all!) If you have more skill in the task, you get paid more, if you have less you get paid less. Plain and simple (yet I know it is more difficult to prove wrong-doing that way too)

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a great contrast to all the negativity we hear about women's value in India.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The bees thank you, and I thank you.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have always hated circuses. Even when I was so young I did not have the words to explain why I was crying. So good to see this!!!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll believe it when I see it. There have been stories of oil eating bacteria, and all sorts of magical things that eat the bad stuff. I hope to see it, but until then....

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fantastic. Sooooo many people end up in jail or dead because we fail them as a society.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nairobi has a baby elephant orphanage. So I guess not. Of course, if they are brought up in the orphanage, which is by Nairobi National Park, then they are not sold to a zoo or circus.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's adorable. Not sure how something involving grown adults and the most massive terrestrial animals can be adorable, but somehow it is.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great for packaging! For almost everything else, not so much. But still a great step forward!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is brilliant! And this research has taken a very long time to bear fruit. Thank god for scientists ;p

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is great! This is what us grown ups need to do for the climate strike kids.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So wonderful to see compassion making the law. * cries just a bit *

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is definitely a good thing, but be careful to remember that fortnite is known for an especially toxic crunch culture. Employees are expected to work insane hours with no pay. Planting forests is good, but he should also be held responsible for the unfair and harmful working conditions his company creates.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The rabid, right-wingers still spewing their nonsense that renewables will drive prices up so high no one will be able to have electricity will not be noticing this development. The belief disconfirmation paradigm is too powerful for some people to overcome.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glad to see them come back. Sad that they died out there in the first place.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ironic to place greenery on the exact place where ice and snow should be.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is nice, but it would be better if children being educated wasn’t contingent on their parents paying any sort of fee.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweet! Now they just need to do something about the cattle ranchers.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*one of mathematics most prestigious awards. The Abel prize for mathematics. The most prestigious is the fields medal, was first (and so far only) won by a woman in 2014, Maryam Mirzakhani.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe so but what research has been made to find out the effects seaweed has on the cows body. We already know that corn isn’t very good for them yet they are still fed a high corn diet in some countries (US particularly).

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Although the use of solar panels is green, many solar panel manufacturing processes are not. To create a solar panel, caustic materials will emit greenhouse gases. Plus less than 11% of each panel has salvageable metals so they're not very recyclable once they're usable life has expired. Most people aren't aware that the 'green' alternatives often aren't.

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