http://www.globalgoodnews.com/global-news.html Good News From Around The World en-us Copyright Global Good News(sm) Service 2004 rss-feeds@globalgoodnews.com (webmaster) Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:24 EST Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:24 EST GlobalGoodNews.com In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=17767345944045574 Adam Rome is a professor and environmental historian at the University at Buffalo and author of ''The Genius of Earth Day: How a 1970 Teach-In Unexpectedly Made the First Green Generation.'' Rome states, '' . . . I am inspired by the story of the first Earth Day, which was totally unexpected and led, in all kinds of ways, to dramatic, measurable progress in dealing with environmental problems.'' He continues, ''Our air is much cleaner, our water is much cleaner, all the problems that people wanted to address in 1970, we've done a lot. We haven't solved them all, but we've done a lot. So I would say, read about the first Earth Day and see if that inspires you.'' Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=17767359214117025 Discover some of the amazing Earth Day 2026 events happening worldwide. With over 10,000 events on the Global Event Map, this is your chance to honor people power. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=17767355544095760 Earthday.org continues to build upon the work and legacy of its founders. With thousands of partners worldwide, the organization is building a historic movement as people around the world come together to demand the creativity, innovation, ambition, and bravery we need to meet our climate crisis and seize the opportunities of a zero-carbon future. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/government-news-a.html?art=17762669122554997 The twenty-fifth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place from April 20 to May 1, 2026, at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The annual session will bring together Indigenous Peoples' representatives, Member States, United Nations entities, and civil society organizations to discuss priorities and challenges affecting Indigenous Peoples around the world. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=17762677412671188 A research-led initiative in southern England is testing floating wetland systems as a means of restoring degraded coastal environments, including the introduction of a rarely trialled floating saltmarsh in a marine setting. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/government-news-a.html?art=17762688732866252 In 2023, Ecuador struck an unusual deal. Instead of simply paying back its debts, it refinanced part of them on better terms and promised to spend the savings protecting the Galapagos Islands. This type of transaction, known as a debt-for-nature swap, is often described as a ''win-win'': lower debt costs for governments, and long-term funding for some of the world's most fragile ecosystems. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=17762683972781321 In one of the first and biggest projects of its kind in Scotland, a landscape of more than 1,000 hectares of a globally rare and threatened habitat is being restored near Loch Ness, as part of Britain's largest rewilding initiative. A partnership of charities, landowners, and businesses has joined together to save and repair a connected area of blanket bog -- among the world's rarest habitats -- across three neighboring and diverse landholdings. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/government-news-a.html?art=17761347288345706 The Government of Canada is transferring 44 wood bison from Elk Island National Park to the State of Alaska. The Canadian government has been a leader in bison conservation for over a century and is committed to ensuring bison roam the North American landscape for generations to come. The survival of bison in Canada and their rescue from near extinction is one of the greatest conservation success stories of Parks Canada and its partners. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/business-news-a.html?art=17761340628250362 Norway is set to transform coastal transport with the introduction of ''flying'' electric ferries, as operator Boreal AS places an order for 20 Candela P-12 hydrofoil vessels. The landmark deal represents the largest electric passenger vessel fleet ever commissioned and signals a major leap forward for zero-emission maritime travel. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=17757969695858108 In a time of uncertainty, we must continue to be creative and courageous enough to imagine alternatives. One of the most powerful ways to do that? Paying attention to the communities, movements, and ecosystems that are doing just that. Here's some good climate news to start 2026. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=176665973437787992 Maharishi Mahesh Yogi replies to a question from the world press on the Vedic nature of Christ's words, 'Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven and all else will be added unto you.' - 25 December 2002, MERU, Netherlands. Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=176629534827610784 As global levels of stress, trauma, and fatigue continue to rise amid conflict, economic uncertainty, and climate-related pressures, the United Nations has designated 21 December as World Meditation Day, establishing an annual international event dedicated to promoting peace, mental well-being, and social cohesion. In recognition, the global Transcendental Meditation (TM) organization is hosting a 33-hour synchronized worldwide meditation, spanning more than 100 countries - starting at 8:00 a.m. in New Zealand and concluding at 5:00 p.m. in Hawai'i, following the sun across time zones. A total of 33 coordinated meditation sessions, each 20 minutes long, will take place at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time in participating regions worldwide. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=173442315011338675 Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation in the USA, will appear on ABC TV's 'Good Morning America' show today, at 8:30am* (US Eastern Time), along with GMA co-anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Roth will talk about the benefits of Transcendental Meditation, and the exciting launch of Meditate America - a nationwide initiative to make the TM programme accessible to everyone. (*Check local listings) Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=17264208765465214 Don't miss this special live introduction to the Transcendental Meditation technique, this Sunday, September 15, with Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, interviewing Tony Nader M.D., Ph.D., Harvard-trained neuroscientist and international director of the TM organizations. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=172612016018691005 Tonight the David Lynch Foundation's Institute for Mental Health and Resilience launches 'MEDITATE AMERICA' at a benefit gala in New York City hosted by Hugh Jackman. The event is being live-streamed worldwide, inaugurating a global effort to promote collective healing and mental well-being through evidence-based Transcendental Meditation - and especially to combat the 'stress epidemic' in America. At the New York event, Mr. Jackman will interview Dr. Tony Nader, neuroscientist, global Transcendental Meditation expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Consciousness Is All There Is. Among many distinguished honorees, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy will receive the 'Enlightened Doctor of the Year Award', and international women's health activist Maria Shriver will receive the 'Enlightened Woman of the Year Award'. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/education-news-a.html?art=172620665918046262 In response to growing demand, Maharishi International University (MIU) in the USA is offering an extra entry this fall for its online undergraduate (bachelor's) programmes. This presents a remarkable opportunity, for those eager to embark on your journey of higher education and personal growth. For this new fall entry, applications must be submitted by 15 September. Classes will begin 30 September. MIU is the only university to incorporate Transcendental Meditation practice into its curriculum, providing a unique, transformative educational experience. It blends academics with Consciousness-Based principles to nurture personal development and expand career opportunities. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/world-peace-a.html?art=17002890175498589 An Open Letter to the President of the United States and All World Leaders appeared on Friday, 3 November, as a full-page advertisement on page A9 of The Wall Street Journal. The Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered 'a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict' in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world. Dr. Tony Nader, Chairman, said this innovative solution would 'cost less than one day of war'. '[It] is based in the most fundamental value of life: consciousness. Research has found that small groups practicing the Transcendental Meditation and advanced TM-Sidhi program together create a coherence effect that significantly reduces violence, crime, and war. This technology of consciousness has been confirmed in 56 empirical studies, 28 of which have been published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals. From research over 40 years, we can say definitively: this solution works. ... It can be tried even while the fighting is still going on. Our world cannot afford to wait.' Dr. Nader invited 'well-wishers [to] now step forward to permanently establish these groups. I invite all angel philanthropists to immediately create permanent world peace.' Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=16740985051441822 Do you bargain with yourself about whether to meditate once or twice a day? In this webinar for health professionals, students and physicians at Loyola University in Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine will share their discovery that Transcendental Meditation practice twice a day provides exponential rewards for learning and life. Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., will reflect with them about their experiences. Dr Nader is an MIT- and Harvard-trained medical doctor, neuroscientist, and leading authority in the field of consciousness. He directs the nonprofit organizations that teach TM in over 100 countries. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/health-news-a.html?art=16734132393923355 In the coming week, the Transcendental Meditation programme in the USA is hosting two nationwide, live intro talk webinars on the TM technique. Whether you're interested in the TM technique for deep inner calm, personal growth, improved health, greater happiness, or anything else, a TM Intro Webinar is the best way to learn more about it. If you and your friends and colleagues have been been meaning to look into TM, join certified TM teachers Bob Roth and Raisa Martinez - a great opportunity for everyone. Admission is free, the main presentation will be followed by a Q and A. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST http://www.globalgoodnews.com/science-news-a.html?art=16721172412577238 A study published this month in the World Journal of Social Science found that group practice of the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi techniques by the square root of 1% of a population decreased multiple stress indicators in the U.S. The study is the longest and most comprehensive of 50 studies to demonstrate the Maharishi Effect, named in honour of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) programme and Maharishi International University (MIU). The paper concludes with a call to create a permanent 'square root of 1%' group for the whole world - 8,000 participants practising the TM and TM-Sidhi programme together in one place. The world is interconnected, no one is safe until everyone is safe, living in harmony. This is easily within reach of any government or the world's wealthiest citizens. The person who does it will be remembered as the greatest leader in history. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EST