Five Things Going Right: September 2, 2026

Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Seven years after London's ULEZ introduction in 2019, children's lung function improved measurably, with FEV₁; The Ocean Cleanup has removed over 66,000 metric tons of plastic trash cumulatively and aims to remove 90% of; Friends Center for Children in New Haven, Connecticut implemented a free teacher housing program to address; An environmental DNA study identified 487 unique marine taxa across Exmouth Gulf, revealing it as a globally; A study of 25 teachers in Anchorage found that ending universal free school meals was associated with. 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.positive.news/environment/londons-ulez-linked-to-healthier-lung-growth-in-children/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/could-plastic-eating-robots-clean-up-our-oceans/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/affordable-childcare-free-staff-housing/ https://phys.org/news/2026-09-survey-reveals-marine-biodiversity-hotspot.html https://phys.org/news/2026-09-elementary-school-teachers-student-hunger.html