The Supreme Court effectively guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marry nationwide. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Australia to offer three hours of free solar power daily
Australia is gearing up to launch a major initiative called the “Solar Sharer” scheme, which will guarantee households in certain states at least three hours of free electricity each day — even for those without rooftop solar panels.
The plan, set to begin in July 2026 in New South Wales, South Australia, and southeast Queensland, is built on a simple premise: there’s so much solar power being generated in the middle of the day that supply often exceeds demand, and wholesale prices sometimes fall to zero or even go negative. By encouraging people to shift appliance use and EV charging into that midday window, the government intends to maximise clean power use, ease strain on the grid, and deliver cost-of-living relief.
To qualify, households will need a smart meter and must actively select a plan that includes the free-power window. While the scheme is designed to benefit renters and those without solar installations, some critics warn that the pricing structure outside the free hours could shift costs elsewhere.
If successful, this scheme represents a win-win: making renewables more accessible and ensuring excess solar generation doesn’t go to waste — that’s what’s right with the world.
What’s right: Colorado commits to feeding every public-school student
Voters in Colorado have approved Proposition MM, a ballot measure designed to raise additional funds for the state’s “Healthy School Meals for All” program. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: South Korea mandates solar roofs on large parking lots
South Korea has officially passed a landmark law requiring all parking lots with 80 or more spaces to install solar canopies or carports. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
The Vatican Museums returns Indigenous artifacts to Canadian communities
The Vatican has taken a major step in reconciliation by preparing to return several dozen culturally significant artifacts to Indigenous communities in Canada. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Bamboo-based plastic that’s strong and recyclable
Scientists in China have developed a breakthrough bioplastic made entirely from bamboo cellulose. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: new hope for Alzheimer’s recovery
Researchers in Japan have taken a major step forward in neurodegenerative disease treatment. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Early peanut introduction reduces childhood allergy rates
New research shows that changing infant feeding guidelines has led to sharp reductions in peanut allergies among young children. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Global comeback for the Green Sea Turtle
The Green Sea Turtle has been reclassified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: England and Wales approve a game-changing HIV prevention jab
A breakthrough in HIV prevention is on its way to patients in England and Wales. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Fluoride in Queensland bring sharp drop in tooth decay
Rates of tooth decay among primary school children have plunged following the expansion of water fluoridation programs. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: California gives residents a one-click way to opt out of data collection
California has just passed a major upgrade to its privacy laws. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Michigan boosts cash support for new moms
A story coming out of Michigan shines light on how targeted support can really make a difference. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Switzerland launches world-first solar furnaces to recycle steel
In La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, recycling just got a major upgrade. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Landlines are coming back
In a creative pushback against children’s early smartphone use, some families in Maine are turning back the clock. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: California bans excessively loud ads on streaming platforms
California has passed a new law aimed at putting a stop to those jarring moments when a streaming ad comes in way louder than the show. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: New blood test spots head & neck cancer up to 10 years early
A groundbreaking advance in cancer detection is here. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: U.S. solar to outpace wind in 2025
The U.S. energy landscape is on the cusp of a major shift: get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Early colon cancer diagnoses rise among younger adults
Detection rates for early-stage disease are rising among people aged 45 to 49. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
What’s right: Phone ban in Kentucky boosts book reading
In Louisville’s Jefferson County Public Schools, a recent ban on student cellphone use has sparked an unexpected cultural shift. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!