Good News for Humankind 🌏
Spark of Genius curates the latest good news for climate, justice, freedom, peace, and health from around the world
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Landslide victory in South Korean elections sets the stage for EU-style Green New Deal
South Korea, well ahead of the curve compared to many countries in its COVID-19 response efforts, also leads the way in touting renewable energy investments as a way to lead us back to thriving, secure economies.
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Scientists develop world’s most efficient solar cell
While the six-junction III-V technology underlying these new cells is likely too costly at this time to be put to use in everyday rooftop applications, the new cell has great potential for application in concentrated solar panel arrays.
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The EU to allow markets to sell insect-based foods in ‘breakthrough moment’
In the next few weeks, the European Union’s Food Safety Authority is expected to classify several types of insects as safe for human consumption.
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72% of new energy capacity worldwide came from renewables in 2019
In 2019, nearly three-quarters of all new energy sources were renewable, the most ever since data collection began in 2001, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
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New magnetic brain therapy relieved depression in 90% of the participants in small trial
“There’s never been a therapy for treatment-resistant depression that’s broken 55% remission rates in open-label testing,” the team says.
Purpose 101 💡
Essays on purpose, leadership, personal transformation, and social change so you can harness your unique spark of genius
The path of purpose: Harness your passions in service to the world
What it means to be purpose-driven
Inner and outer purpose
There’s more to life than purpose
Stop trying to be the hero
The ecosystem of change
Purpose is not improv. You have to say “no.”
Stop trying to save the world
Antidotes to meta-crisis despair
About Spark of Genius
Spark of Genius is a 501c3 nonprofit inspiring a more conscious, caring, and creative world, founded and led by purpose coach Peter Schulte.
We publish a free newsletter with global good news for climate, justice, freedom, peace, and health; and reflections from Peter on navigating our overwhelming world.
We offer 1:1 coaching for those wanting a greater sense of purpose, passion, and peace in their lives and careers and make their own good news for the world.
1:1 Coaching
Peter is to help you find your unique spark of genius and make your own good news for the world. He is here to serve as your coach, guide, thought partner, sounding board, mirror, cheerleader, and confidant through your life’s greatest challenges, questions, and opportunities.
- Sustain a more fulfilling, successful career
- Transition into a new role or project
- Cultivate authentic, inspiring leadership
- Foster a lasting sense of peace and balance
- Make a real difference for our world