Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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Breakthrough research on tiny ocean creatures promises better CO2 removal

Tiny marine life forms called plankton play a huge role in ocean carbon cycling.
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Good news: Tiny urban green spaces can cool cities and save lives

A recent World Meteorological Organization report called heat waves the “deadliest meteorological hazard” from 2015 to 2019, affecting people living on all continents, and setting new national heat records in many regions.
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Two grizzly bear cubs sit in a grassy field, one has a stick in its mouth.

Grizzly bear baby boom in Yellowstone triples cub count in national park

A mother grizzly bear was spotted with a record five cubs, bringing the total bear cub count to 18, and highlighting the species' recovery.
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A melting glacier in Svalbard, Norway

Arctic glaciers are melting — but the microscopic fungi they leave in their wake could be the key to new life

Newly researched Arctic soil contains microorganisms capable of sequestering carbon and creating new life.
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A close-up of a beehive; a rendering of a home that utilizes terracotta walls to cool its interior

Engineers discover how to cool buildings without electricity — inspired by beehive architecture

An Indian architect created a company that designs cooling systems inspired by nature, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional air conditioning.
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Logging in Yabbra State Forest in northern New South Wales, Australia

Instead of planting new trees, this environmental researcher wants Australia to end native forest logging

Australia contains some of the world’s most biologically diverse and carbon-dense native forests.
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An aerial view of a river in the middle of the Amazon rainforest

Good news: Deforestation in Earth's largest rainforest continues to plummet despite a rise in fires

According to new data from the Brazilian government, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest level since March 2018.
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A Koloa Maoli (Hawaiian duck) sits in the water

Duck stamps have raised $1.2 billion for conservation since 1934 — and this year's design is cuter than ever

Hunters, birders, stamp collectors, and wetland enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on this year's Federal Duck Stamp design.
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The gulf of Alaska, with snow-topped mountains in the background.

A new animal with 200 legs was just discovered, and it's sucking up deep-sea trash

A team of scientists spotted a new species of sea creature, a helpful animal commonly referred to as a “janitor” of the sea.
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Three Leaders from island nations walk inside an office while surrounded by workers

Small island nations celebrate historic climate ruling against big polluters in international maritime court

Advocates say the ruling makes clear that complying with the Paris Agreement is not enough.
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Portland airport's new timber roof sets sustainability standards, highlights tribal partnerships

The soaring, nine-acre ceiling — which will have lots of natural sunlight streaming in through the skylights and windows — will feel a bit like a forest.
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A photo collage of a forest, a woman speaks before a crowd, an island in the middle of the ocean, an Iberian lynx, and an aerial view of Central Park and its surrounding buildings

Good News This Week: June 29, 2024 - Zoos, Trees, & Iberian Lynxes

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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