January 21, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
In the UK, the government is investing £15 billion in energy upgrades for private households. In Paris, Europe’s longest urban cable car has opened, providing commuters in the suburbs with better access to public transport. And in Austria, people report being the happiest across the EU.
Enjoy reading, Selina
NEWS OF THE DAY
(Abre numa nova janela)UK invests £15 billion in green energy
With a new support program, the British government aims to help millions of households install solar panels and adopt green technologies. The “Warm Homes Plan” is designed to reduce energy bills and triple the number of solar rooftops. Source: BBC
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Europe’s longest urban cable car launches in Paris
Europe’s longest urban cable car now gives thousands of commuters south of Paris a new alternative to daily traffic jams. The 4.5-kilometer line connects several suburbs directly to the Paris public transit network, easing car congestion and shortening commute times. Source: FRANCE24
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New technology: Aircraft skin repairs itself
A new material could make airplanes significantly more durable: a U.S. research team has developed an aircraft skin that self-repairs when it cracks. Using embedded heating wires, the material melts and seals damage caused by hail or bird strikes. Early tests show great potential. Source: TECHNOLOGY NEWWORKS
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Austria is the happiest country in the EU
According to new Eurostat data, people in Austria rate their life satisfaction higher than in any other EU country. Despite crises in Europe, the Alpine nation is well above the EU average – with personal relationships playing a particularly important role in overall well-being. Source: DW
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How harmful is our online everyday life, really?
Streaming, searching, scrolling – every online activity leaves a footprint. A new tool from researchers at the University of Exeter shows how much CO₂, water, and energy websites consume, and what that means for animals and ecosystems. It also highlights where we can save resources online by making more conscious choices. Source: EURONEWS
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Clever cow surprises researchers
A cow in the Carinthian Alps is surprising researchers: it uses sticks and even a floor scrubber as tools to scratch itself – adjusting both technique and the side of the tool depending on the body part. Such flexible behavior had previously been observed almost exclusively in primates and sheds new light on cattle intelligence. Source: CTV NEWS
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