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Green Building Helps Improve Urban Heat and Noise Pollution with a Vertical Forest
Green Cities

Green Building Helps Improve Urban Heat and Noise Pollution with a Vertical Forest

byGreatNewsPodMay 26, 2023June 16, 2023
Urban heat traps and noise pollution and can be reduced by building 'vertical forest' buildings…
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NASA Research Is Unleashing a Vertical Farming Boom
Food Sustainability

NASA Research Is Unleashing a Vertical Farming Boom

byGreatNewsPodMay 19, 2023February 20, 2026
NASA’s research has played a crucial role in the development of vertical farming techniques, which…
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Scientists prevent signs of aging in zebrafish by targeting the gut
Longevity

Scientists prevent signs of aging in zebrafish by targeting the gut

byGreatNewsPodMay 19, 2023February 20, 2026
Repairing molecular clocks known as telomeres in the intestines affected the entire body In a…
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55 Positive Quotes about human population growth
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55 Positive Quotes about human population growth

byAndrew McGivernMay 12, 2023February 13, 2026
Population Growth gets a bad reputation from the mainstream news and the entertainment industry. But…
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Smelling Methanol Improves Cognitive Decline Including Alzheimer’s Symptoms
The Brain

Smelling Methanol Improves Cognitive Decline Including Alzheimer’s Symptoms

byGreatNewsPodMay 11, 2023June 16, 2023
Researchers found that even brief exposure could prevent cognitive deterioration and may open the door…
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Music Can Combat Cognitive Decline in Seniors
The Brain

Music Can Combat Cognitive Decline in Seniors

byGreatNewsPodMay 11, 2023June 16, 2023
Scientists found that practicing music can prevent aging in specific regions. The brain loses neuroplasticity…
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30 Great Positive Quotes from the Movies
Great Quotes

30 Great Positive Quotes from the Movies

byAndrew McGivernMay 10, 2023February 13, 2026
Movies are a great source of entertainment and some have memorable and fun quotes that…
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Are Natural Resources Really Limited?
Economics

Are Natural Resources Really Limited?

byAndrew McGivernMay 9, 2023February 13, 2026
Our scarce natural resources are running out! Or so we keep being told. But what…
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New Road in Sweden Can Charge Vehicles As They Drive
Green Energy

New Road in Sweden Can Charge Vehicles As They Drive

byGreatNewsPodMay 2, 2023June 16, 2023
Imagine if you could eliminate range anxiety by charging your EV while you drive it…
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20 Positive Quotes about Capitalism
Great Quotes

20 Positive Quotes about Capitalism

byAndrew McGivernMay 1, 2023February 13, 2026
Capitalism gets a bad reputation from the mainstream news media and the entertainment industry. But…
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the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the Day
the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the Day

Tune in daily to get a short dose of daily inspiration to kick start your day in a positive way.

the Daily Quote brings you inspirational quotes to help motivate and inspire your day with positivity.
Listen to the show for positive quotes from Albert Einstein, Maya Angelo, Seth Godin, Tony Robbins, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr, John Lennon, William Shakespeare, Lao Tzu, Confucius and more…

Every single day you will hear a motivational quote to fire up your day.

Derek Sivers – “If information was all we needed, we’d all be billionaires with six-pack abs.”
byAndrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day

Welcome to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the Daily Quote⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and this episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Great News podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Because great news should be heard, and the link is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠right here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the show notes.

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Before we get to today's quote, here's a little background on the author. Derek Sivers is an American entrepreneur, author, musician, and speaker. He founded CD Baby, which became one of the largest online distributors of independent music. After selling the company in 2008, he turned his attention to writing, speaking, and exploring ideas about business, creativity, and how to live a meaningful life.

Derek Sivers once said:

”If information was all we needed, we'd all be billionaires with six-pack abs.”

Think about how much information we have access to today.

Want to learn how to start a business?
There's a book, a course, a podcast, or a YouTube video for that.

Want to get in shape?
There's more fitness information available than any of us could possibly consume.

Want to learn a new skill?
The information is right there at our fingertips.

So why aren't we all billionaires with six-pack abs?
Because knowing isn't the same as doing.

Information can tell us what to do.
But it can't make us do it.

We can know that exercise is good for us and still sit on the couch.
We can know how to start a business and still never launch one.
We can know exactly what habit we should change and still keep doing the same thing.

At some point, we have to stop consuming information and start applying it.

You don't need another ten books.
You don't necessarily need another podcast.
You might just need to take the first step.

So here's the question:

What do you already know that you simply haven't acted on yet?

Maybe today is the day to turn that knowledge into action.
Remember, information can change what you know—but action is what changes your life.

That's going to do it for today. I'm Andrew McGivern signing off for now, but I'll be back… tomorrow! Same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.

Derek Sivers – “If information was all we needed, we’d all be billionaires with six-pack abs.”
Derek Sivers – “If information was all we needed, we’d all be billionaires with six-pack abs.”
August 19, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Nick Cannon – “Your whole life can be altered just by associating with someone. So yes, be selective.”
August 18, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Thomas Fuller – “It’s always darkest just before the day dawns.”
August 17, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Paulo Coelho – “Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.”
August 16, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Isaac Newton – “Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy.”
August 15, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Zach King – “Be authentic; people can tell when it’s real.”
August 14, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Fred DeVito – “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.”
August 13, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Reginald Vincent Holmes – “The earth has music for those who listen.”
August 12, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Napoleon Hill – “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”
August 11, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Dr. Elizabeth Lindsey – “Dream like you’re a kid who hasn’t discovered self-doubt yet.”
August 10, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
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Great News | Inspiring Stories, Positive Developments and Good News
Great News | Inspiring Stories, Positive Developments and Good News

The Great News Podcast is your source for positive news, inspiring stories, and good news from around the world. We skip the doom and gloom of mainstream media to focus on scientific breakthroughs, environmental wins, and the inspiring news that proves the world is getting better. Join Andrew McGivern for a dose of optimism and uplifting stories that will change your perspective on human progress.
It is easy to find the
Keep looking for the good in the world, because it is not only there – its everywhere.

Great News – Coffee Edition
byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

Now, if you like the Great News Podcast, you’ll love the Great News Letter, because the Great News Podcast is great, but the Great News Letter is greater. The link is in the show notes.

All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

  • Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
  • Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
  • A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
  • Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
  • Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
  • Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
  • Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
  • Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
  • The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
  • The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
  • Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
  • As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
  • 2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

Great News – Coffee Edition
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June 25, 2026
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Smart Living Drugs and Turning Tumors into Vaccines
June 12, 2026
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Laser-Fast Internet and Epigenetic Health
April 14, 2026
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The Longevity Revolution: Replicating Decades of Aging and Turning Nuclear Waste into Power
April 9, 2026
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Reversing Blindness with Cellular Rejuvenation and the Beating Heart-on-a-Chip
April 1, 2026
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Self-Spreading CRISPR and the Sun Battery That Outperforms Lithium-Ion
March 18, 2026
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Cancer-Eating Bacteria, 10-Passenger Flying Taxis, and the First Moon Harvest
March 9, 2026
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Can We Bottle the Sun? Plus the AI Tool Outperforming Doctors in Rare Disease Diagnosis
March 7, 2026
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    Derek Sivers – “If information was all we needed, we’d all be billionaires with six-pack abs.”

    byAndrew McGivernAugust 19, 2026

    Nick Cannon – “Your whole life can be altered just by associating with someone. So yes, be selective.”

    byAndrew McGivernAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

    Thomas Fuller – “It’s always darkest just before the day dawns.”

    byAndrew McGivernAugust 17, 2026

    Paulo Coelho – “Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.”

    byAndrew McGivernAugust 16, 2026August 18, 2026
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    Great News – Coffee Edition
    byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

    Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

    First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

    New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

    Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

    A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

    While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

    Now, if you like the Great News Podcast, you’ll love the Great News Letter, because the Great News Podcast is great, but the Great News Letter is greater. The link is in the show notes.

    All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

    • Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
    • Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
    • A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
    • Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
    • Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
    • Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
    • Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
    • Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
    • The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
    • The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
    • Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
    • As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
    • 2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

    And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

    Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

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