James Poulos

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GOOD10 // The Earth Issue // The Product: An Adidas shoe made from recycled ocean plastic

The demand for these shoes has blown away expectations.

Eric Pfeiffer

James Poulos

Apr 20, 2020

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Google’s visit to Congress was a powerful reminder of who is really influencing our lives and culture.

When it comes to controlling the workings of the digital world, Congress is pretty much helpless.

James Poulos

Dec 17, 2018

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Let’s Be Honest – Everyone Really Wants A Lando Movie

Are you Team Solo or Team Lando?

James Poulos

May 16, 2018

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Most Of The U.K.’s Power Now Comes From Alternative Energy

For the first time, a majority of the U.K.’s energy needs were met by low-carbon sources.

James Poulos

Feb 20, 2018

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Most Of The Cars Sold In Norway Are Now Electric Or Hybrid

For years, electric cars have gone from outlier to mainstream. Now, they’ve broken a new record.

James Poulos

Feb 20, 2018

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Here’s How One Campus Is Crushing America’s College Dropout Rate

The breakthroughs haven’t come at the cost of the — they’ve strengthened it.

James Poulos

Feb 16, 2018

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How A Better Police Force Can Help Lower Crime Rates

Police reform that combines improvements in communications, technology, and resident relations is dramatically decreasing crime.

James Poulos

Feb 16, 2018

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Here’s Why LED Lights Might Be The Next Bright Idea On Climate Change

More artificial light, more energy used. But LEDs are changing the equation right when savings are needed most.

James Poulos

Feb 16, 2018

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Meet The Island-Hopping Emergency Team That Saved Polynesia’s Birds From Extinction

One species dropped to 200 birds. Another fell to just 12. It took a conservation supergroup to bring them back.

James Poulos

Feb 16, 2018

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Bacteria Might Hold The Answers In The Global Battle Against Oil Spills

The Gulf of Mexico is bouncing back from the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Scientists say it’s all thanks to one busy bacteria.

James Poulos

Feb 15, 2018

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Pakistan’s Simple Climate Fix Has The Whole World Watching

How great a difference can forests make to helping the world’s climate? Pakistan’s billion new trees are here to find out.

James Poulos

Feb 15, 2018

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There’s No Longer A Financial Reason Why We Shouldn’t Be Using Clean Energy

Last year, new research showed clean energy gains can go far beyond cuts in carbon. Now regulations are moving too.

James Poulos

Feb 14, 2018

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Go Inside The Texas Factory Fighting Blind Unemployment

Blind Americans have faced daunting job prospects for generations. One factory shows how all that could change.

James Poulos

Feb 13, 2018

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This Texting Service Can Save Lives

Crisis Text Line has taken help and intervention way beyond the telephone. And they’ve got the data to prove it.

James Poulos

Feb 13, 2018

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Argentina’s Government Has Its Own ‘Loveline,’ And It’s Changing Youth Politics

Young people have questions. They don’t always get answers. Argentina’s answer to that? A new kind of website.

James Poulos

Dec 22, 2017

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Bacteria-Basted Supertrees Are Sucking Pollution From Our Waste Sites

Scientists scored a special strain of bacteria that breaks down hazardous waste. Now the race is on to find the gene that made it happen

James Poulos

Dec 21, 2017

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How ‘Verbal Autopsies’ Are Helping Reduce Infant Mortality Rates Globally

India’s decreasing infant mortality was a mystery. Now, thanks to a decade of research, it’s an inspiration

James Poulos

Dec 21, 2017

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The demand for these shoes has blown away expectations.

When it comes to controlling the workings of the digital world, Congress is pretty much helpless.

Are you Team Solo or Team Lando?

For the first time, a majority of the U.K.’s energy needs were met by low-carbon sources.

For years, electric cars have gone from outlier to mainstream. Now, they’ve broken a new record.

The breakthroughs haven’t come at the cost of the — they’ve strengthened it.

Police reform that combines improvements in communications, technology, and resident relations is dramatically decreasing crime.

More artificial light, more energy used. But LEDs are changing the equation right when savings are needed most.

One species dropped to 200 birds. Another fell to just 12. It took a conservation supergroup to bring them back.

The Gulf of Mexico is bouncing back from the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Scientists say it’s all thanks to one busy bacteria.

How great a difference can forests make to helping the world’s climate? Pakistan’s billion new trees are here to find out.

Last year, new research showed clean energy gains can go far beyond cuts in carbon. Now regulations are moving too.

Blind Americans have faced daunting job prospects for generations. One factory shows how all that could change.

Crisis Text Line has taken help and intervention way beyond the telephone. And they’ve got the data to prove it.

Young people have questions. They don’t always get answers. Argentina’s answer to that? A new kind of website.

Scientists scored a special strain of bacteria that breaks down hazardous waste. Now the race is on to find the gene that made it happen

India’s decreasing infant mortality was a mystery. Now, thanks to a decade of research, it’s an inspiration