April 20, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
April 22nd is a very special day: Earth Day. What started at an American university in 1970 has since grown into a global movement. The goal: to advocate for a more conscious approach to our planet.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)Helsinki opens the world’s longest bridge for cyclists and trains
Helsinki is setting new standards: At 1.19 km, the Kruunuvuori Bridge is arguably the longest bridge in the world built exclusively for trams, cyclists, and pedestrians. Since April 2026, this new landmark has provided a car-free connection between the city center and the island suburbs. Source: NEW ATLAS
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Largest wind farm in the U.S. delivers electricity for the first time
In the U.S. state of New Mexico, SunZia—the largest wind farm in the United States—has gone online. The facility has a capacity of 3.5 gigawatts and can supply electricity to more than one million households. Despite political headwinds, the expansion of renewable energy continues to grow significantly. Source: E&E NEWS
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AI tool OrcaHello protects endangered orcas
The AI tool OrcaHello protects the last 76 Southern Resident orcas: the AI locates the animals in real-time via underwater microphones and stops loud construction sites or reroutes ships as they approach, allowing the endangered orcas to hunt without interference. Source: MONGABAY
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Research approach: Serotonin could trigger tinnitus
A research team from the U.S. and China has identified the "happiness hormone" serotonin as a possible trigger for tinnitus. Experiments show that as serotonin levels in the brain rise, activity in the auditory center increases as well—providing a starting point for new therapies. Source: MEDICAL XPRESS
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Self-determination leads to greater life satisfaction
A new study suggests that life satisfaction isn’t just about feeling good, but also about whether we experience our lives as self-determined. In the study, autonomy remained a significant factor even after accounting for emotions, personality, and other variables. Source: PHYS.ORG (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)
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From a U.S. classroom to a global movement for the planet: Earth Day
What began in 1970 as an initiative by Senator Gaylord Nelson and Denis Hayes now moves millions: This Wednesday, Earth Day calls for environmental protection worldwide to preserve the Earth as a home for eight billion people and trillions of organisms. Source: PHYS.ORG (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre)
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Date
22/04/2026