Welcome to planet Earth, where wonderful things are happening. They're not always easy to find, but we're here to help you discover how....

* ... ex-military bases in Germany have been transformed into wildlife sanctuaries
* ... a start-up in the Philippines has created pencils that can be planted after use
* ... drones are being used to fight deforestation in Brazil
* ... a cheerleading squad in Japan is smashing stereotypes in sequins

So, make yourself comfortable, disconnect from your device and allow yourself a few minutes every night to dip into these tales of hope, and wake up feeling energised and inspired to take on the world anew.