The Spark: Would You Drive Six Hours to Save a Hummingbird?
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Editor's note
Why we picked this: the Spark: Would You Drive Six Hours to Save a Hummingbird? is exactly the kind of story that gets buried beneath the day's headlines. The summary from the original publisher captures the essentials, but what struck us is the broader picture: this is a reminder that progress in science and innovation often happens quietly, without fanfare. It scored 66/100 on our positivity scale — not the highest, but a solid reminder that good things are happening all around us. Read the full report at the original source below — they did the reporting, and they deserve the traffic.
Welcome back to The Spark, our monthly celebration of how people just like you are creating positive change, one meaningful step at a time. The Spark is generously supported by Laura Rice. Sign up to Reasons to be Cheerful’s weekly newsletter here and you’ll get The Spark in your
This good news was originally reported by Reasons to be Cheerful. We curate and add context — they did the reporting.
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