Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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Good News This Week: August 24, 2024 - Reservoirs, Trails, & Flowers

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A red 'i'iwi bird sits on a twig of Hawaiian sandalwood.

To save Maui's native birds, experts release 'Keurig pods' full of mosquitoes into national park

Using an unconventional method that reduces mosquito populations, the critically endangered birds may have a fighting chance.
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A beaver munches on a piece of wood

Indigenous tribe revives beaver population to boost Sierra Nevada's wildfire resilience

Beavers were once abundant in North America. Bringing them back could have serious climate benefits.
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Three bikers stop to rest on the side of a road

Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days... if people understand what they mean

Humidity doesn’t just make you feel sticky and uncomfortable — it also creates extra dangerous conditions on hot days.
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A view from the top of a red Hyundai 2022 Sonata Hybrid, showcasing its solar power roof.

Can electric cars be powered with solar panels?

Solar panels aren't perfectly efficient technology, as much of the energy collected is lost to heat. Today's most efficient panels generate power from about 22.8% of the sunlight it collects.
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An iPhone shows the Apple Pay screen, lain atop an image of Yosemite National Park

This week, Apple will donate $10 to America's national parks on every qualifying Apple Pay purchase you make

The initiative will be followed by a national park-themed Apple Watch challenge, as well as the rollout of new trail-guiding features on Apple Maps.
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Two photos. On the left, a group of dairy cows stand in a field. On the right, a liquified natural gas-powered ferry sits on the water in Japan

Cow poo-powered ships make first foray into Japanese waters, testing future feasibility

Sourcing biogas from local dairy farms, this initiative could reshape the maritime industry and help achieve Japan’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
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A Benedictine monk uses a chainsaw to cut away extra brush in the Gila National Forest

Benedictine monks partner with US Forest Service to prevent wildfires: 'They're some of the best people to share this message'

The Benedictine monks tend to the Gila National Forest with divine care and support from local and federal agencies.
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Heavy equipment buries tree logs in a freshly dug vault in a field

'Wood vaulting': A simple climate solution you've probably never heard of

Forests throughout the West are overgrown and full of flammable vegetation, fueling wildfires and carbon emissions. Could burying it help solve the problem?
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A palm tree by Lake Okeechobee in Florida

Florida is building a freshwater reservoir the size of Manhattan

The project is slated to supply clean drinking water to millions of South Florida residents.
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12 Ideas To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day

More than ever, the world needs humanitarian support — and those who step up to serve that role deserve our support.
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A photo collage of an illustration of a Narcan sensor implant, an aerial view of a Banyan tree, a lab-grown starfish, an aerial view of 3D-printed houses, and Neffy, the first FDA-approved non-injectable drug for severe allergic reactions

Good News This Week: August 17, 2024 - Starfish, Sensors, & Trees

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