Grateful News July 2016

This month’s Grateful News focuses on bridging the gap between police and the community they serve; peace efforts in Colombia; research for greener chemistry; commitment to alternate power in Denmark; and music to heal us…

Police and Black Lives Matter Hold a Cookout, and Praise Rolls in

“It was a bonding moment where the police saw them as children and my [sons] got to see them as people! It was a great first step Chief Gordon Ramsey and Wichita PD!”
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As Colombia Peace Talks Advance, Groups Clear Land Mines

Getting rid of mines in Colombia – a land of mountains and jungle terrain – is a key challenge for the nation and is crucial for rural development and tackling poverty.
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Grinding Chemicals Together in an Effort to be Greener

Mechanochemistry is radically different from the traditional way of dissolving, heating and stirring chemicals in a solution. James Mack of the University of Cincinnati researches this technology to reduce the amount of harmful, flammable and volatile solvents.  » Full Story

Brave Little Denmark Leads War Against Coal

Denmark could be coal-free by 2025 — five years ahead of schedule — and generate more than 70 percent of its energy from renewable sources. A coal-free Denmark would be a beacon not just for Germany and the rest of Europe also but for a world gradually coming to grips with the reality of climate change.
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A Concert for our Time

Gregory Porter sings songs in NPR’s studio about how we treat and think about those who live on society’s margins, and about undying love, loyalty and trust. A timely reminder that we can all use comfort, counsel and guidance — and that music can be serious and heartwarming without losing its sense of wonder and delight. » See and Listen