Change is not only possible,
it’s happening all around us every day

Change is not only possible, it’s happening all around us every day

Change Milestones

The latest good news for climate, justice, democracy, poverty alleviation, and more from around the world

U.S. Department of Energy announces breakthrough in residential cold climate heat pump technology

Madeline Simmons June 24, 2022

Under this program, Lennox is committed to developing a new electric heat pump that will heat homes in colder climates with greater efficiency. By doing so, carbon emissions associated with residential heating will be vastly reduced.

The E.U. to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars starting in 2035

Megan Richardson June 17, 2022

In concert with increased taxes for gas and diesel, consumers will have a much stronger incentive to move toward EVs.

Comoros to create five new national parks

Brett Strizich June 17, 2022

The new parks will model a co-management system that prioritizes the biological, economic, cultural, and political concerns of local communities. 

U.K. workers begin world’s largest four-day week trial

David Schakarov June 11, 2022

Similar pilot programs have been implemented in Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, based on the 100-80-100 model: 100% of pay for 80% of the time, in exchange for a commitment to maintain 100% productivity.

The world’s first hydrogen-powered airplane takes flight

Brett Strizich June 3, 2022

ZeroAvia’s goal is to replace standard fossil fuel combustion engines with clean energy solutions that will lower the impact of the commercial flight industry on the carbon levels in the atmosphere. 

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• Revolutionary new photoimmunotherapy lights up and wipes out cancer cells

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• Zero-emissions hydrogen cargo airship prototype planned for 2025

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• E.U. extends carbon market to shipping and road transportation industries

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• The Flipflopi Project empowers local communities in Kenya to upcycle plastic waste into boats 

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• New biodegradable, plant-based, spray-on coating offers alternative to plastic food wrap and containers

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• Canada bans manufacture and import of single-use plastics

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• Many U.S. states now allow mental health absences for students

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• Colombia elects first Black woman vice president, Francia Marquez

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• New Chinese EV boasts groundbreaking 578-mile range

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Your genius

Peter Schulte June 20, 2022

Everyone has their own genius waiting to be tapped into. And everyone’s genius is powerful in its own special ways. One task of the change agent then is to unearth and articulate their own unique brand of genius.

Your core values

Peter Schulte June 12, 2022

On our hero’s journey, if passion is the fuel and talent is the vehicle, our values are the compass that orients us in the right direction for our own unique quest.

Your passions and talents

Peter Schulte June 6, 2022

Passion is what fuels us. Talent is what we excel at. The role of the change agent is first and foremost to seek out these areas of overlap. These are our true areas of genius.

What is genius?

Peter Schulte May 23, 2022

Genius is not something people are, genius is something people have. Genius is a capacity that every human has.

What is change? (Part 2: Well-being, well-doing, and integrity)

Peter Schulte May 16, 2022

Think of change more like a stew. It requires many different ingredients interacting with and blending together to bring out the right taste and texture.

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