Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

The view atp Colville Reservation located at Washington State

Meet 3 Indigenous women who are leading the way on climate change

This compilation features Indigenous people and their knowledge in the climate realm.
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Left: A large office building in Portland, Oregon. Right: The Certified B Corp logo

B Corps have a new home base with co-working space in Portland

Place to B is a new co-working concept in Portland that connects ethical business owners in a communal space.
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Piles of plastic containers

What to know about the new global plastics treaty currently being negotiated

This week, delegates continue negotiations for a global plastics treaty. They have a lot to do.
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A forest alight with fireflies on a summer evening.

This National Park is opening a 'firefly lottery' for lucky winners to see a rare firefly light show

Synchronous fireflies illuminate summer nights in national parks across the U.S., captivating spectators and prompting conservation efforts to protect these beloved insects.
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A green frog sitting in a branch of a tree.

Scientists finally pinpoint fungal virus harming frogs and toads, significantly aiding conservation efforts

A new study identified a novel virus, which has impacted over 500 amphibian species. The discovery could revolutionize conservation for frogs and toads.
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The American Climate Corps logo sits atop an imag of solar panels

You can now apply to join the American Climate Corps, with 2,000 new positions open across the country

Applications are now open for 2,000 jobs in the American Climate Corps, which are available in 36 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.
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A photo collage of an MRI scan on a computer screen, a vial and injection, a solar farm, a Southern white rhino, and a person holding a pillbot

Good News This Week: April 20, 2024 - Rhinos, Vaccines, & Pillbots

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Aria Mia Loberti stands in a classroom, with two braids in her hair, wearing a black t-shirt

Aria Mia Loberti, star of 'All The Light We Cannot See' is appointed as UNICEF ambassador

UNICEF has named Aria Mia Loberti, of "All The Light We Cannot See" as its newest ambassador. Her work focuses on education and climate justice.
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An iPhone with a screenshot of a Spotify playlist including songs that feature NATURE

Earth (yes, the planet) will now receive streaming royalties when you listen to nature sounds on Spotify, Apple Music

Thanks to a project from UN Live, NATURE is now an official artist on major streaming platforms, using royalties to fund climate projects worldwide.
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From left to right: a fishing cat, a mangrove forest, a hairy nosed otter

A mangrove expedition found a trove of 700 species — ‘We barely scratched the surface’

Biologists surveyed a Cambodian mangrove forest, finding 700 species and highlighting mangroves' crucial role in biodiversity conservation amid widespread loss.
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Left: Cate Blanchett speaks into a microphone in a recording booth. Right: The poster for Netflix's docu-series 'Our Living World' with green and blue hues

Cate Blanchett, Netflix celebrate Earth Day with release of docu-series 'Our Living World'

Netflix's latest nature docu-series is narrated by Cate Blanchett and explores the wondrous connections between species and ecosystems across the globe.
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A photo collage of a sea turtle, a man riding a bicycle, a chemical plant, a dog on top of a giant rock, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: April 13, 2024 - Turtles, Dogs, & Bicycles

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