Good News Stories for Monday October 28th
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Pete Kelly
Monday, October 28th, 2024 3:14pm
A new yellow powder invented by a students at the UC Berkley has the ability to remove substantial carbon from the atmosphere! Just a half a pound of this powder can remove the same amount of carbon dioxide out of the air as a mature oak tree! Read more about this powder here! (Good News Network)
A new study has found that plants absorb roughly 31% more carbon from the atmosphere than was previously thought! This will help scientists model out climate change and help them project changes in the future. This also means some of the dire projections for global warming may not be as extreme as originally thought, however it's still something to keep an eye on! Read more about it here! (Good News Network)
A 14-year-old from Georgia just won a $25,000 award for inventing a handheld device that can detect pesticides on produce! 70% of produce contains residues from pesticides so this could help us better know what we're putting into our bodies! Read more about this 9th grader and his device here! (Good News Network)
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ALERT: Child Reported Missing from AlbanyPolice need your help locating an endangered 17 year old
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How and When to Watch the Planetary Parade in the Capital RegionA rare celestial event is about to take place
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Glenville Bridge Destroys Another Tractor TrailerThe roof was ripped right off.
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Capital Region Cheesemakers Head to Global StageFind out who's participating at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest
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Saratoga’s Tastiest Week Starts NowThe week worth the calories starts NOW
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Capital Region Butcher Shop Primal Closes Both Locations After 17 YearsShops were located in Albany and Saratoga
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HS Basketball: The Road to Glens Falls and TroyPlayoff Schedules for Section 2's Boys and Girls Basketball [Updated 2/26]
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Field set for Wednesday's Sectional SemifinalsThe hockey doubleheader will take place in Schenectady
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Jelly Roll Returns to the Capital RegionHis last concert in the Capital Region sold out
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Eddie Bauer Closures Hit Colonie and Lake GeorgeCustomers with gift cards are being urged to use them by next month
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Project: Cameron's Story is Seeking Your HelpWith your help, every family in NICU's across New York State can still bond with their baby.
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Legendary Bands Santana and The Doobie Brothers Coming to SPACAdd this one to the summer lineup
