Five Things Going Right: August 26, 2026

Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The world reached 3 terawatts of global solar capacity in early 2026, with the pace of deployment; Shellfish farming could help fix Florida's algal bloom problem by filtering excess nutrients from coastal; Horizontal levees, seeded with over 35 native plant species and designed with gradual slopes, are spreading; Scientists created a single-atom ruthenium catalyst that converts nearly all model lignin compounds into; A 20-year study of Miami-Dade County students found that children who attended public school pre-K performed. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/the-world-hit-3-terawatts-of-solar-power-faster-than-anyone-predicted/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/shellfish-farming-florida-water-quality/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bay-area-living-levees/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260824065601.htm https://scitechdaily.com/a-20-year-study-finds-preschool-can-influence-success-for-years/