Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

An iguana stares into the distance. Illustrated text: "What is my purpose?"

A New Comedy Series Advocates for Biodiversity By… Putting Animals in Therapy

The series is the second installment of the “Animals in Therapy” project, where you can see celebrities chat with endangered and misunderstood species in a therapy-style video chat setting.
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Cassandra Marketos, the cover of "Compost This Book," and a pile of compost

This Author Wrote A Book About Composting — That You Can Actually Compost

The book takes readers through a journey of composting that helps break down the mechanics of decomposition, and hopefully, encourages folks to opt for composting instead of any myriad of extractive and harmful methods of waste disposal.
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Playground's pink "Love Sesh" bottle, a hand holding "shine" by maude, and toca by toto

11 Eco-Friendly Lubes for a Sustainable Sex Life

Looking to make your sex life more sustainable? These eco-friendly lube options are a great way to explore the possibilities.
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Illustration of Maui, viewed from above — on a fire orange background

How To Help Maui in the Wake of Lahaina Wildfires

While this event is truly devastating, as always, we know that there is hope in the heartbreak. Whether you’re local to Hawaii or want to extend your support from afar, your support makes a difference. 
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This Zero-Waste Grocery Service Makes Sustainability Convenient in Some of America's Largest Cities

A new membership grocery delivery service is taking a zero-waste approach to make grocery shopping both convenient and sustainable.
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Mattresses, bedding, candles, and other eco-friendly bedroom products

27 Best Eco-Friendly Products for Your Bedroom

Shopping for lasting and sustainable products for your home? Here's your guide to the best eco-friendly bedroom essentials.
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Grocery cart full of vegan foods

Vegan Grocery List: 555+ Ideas for Plant-Based Shopping

Whether you’re just testing the waters on eating a plant-based diet, you’re a seasoned pro heading out on a big grocery run, or you’re simply shopping for someone you love who eats a vegan diet — we hope this guide is helpful.
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Billie Eilish smiles as she performs on stage

Billie Eilish's Headlining Lollapalooza Set Was Solar-Powered

Billie Eilish's Lollapalooza set used solar-powered battery systems, with the help of the Music Decarbonization Project.
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An illustration of Pete Buttigieg. "In Conversation With U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg"

Why Pete Buttigieg is Hopeful About the Future of U.S. Transportation

Secretary Buttigieg sat down with us to talk about the importance of mobility, the future of transit, and how delivering for communities leads to a stronger democracy.
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Mangrove forests sit along a coastline in Mexico

Experts are Using AI To Save Mangroves — And the Planet

Major stakeholders have announced a new project to understand how mangrove ecosystems — and their contributions to coastal communities — are affected by climate change.
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A photo collage of a pair of TranscribeGlass glasses, bananas in a bowl, an oil pump in a field, a Maersk cargo ship at sea, and a beaver swimming in the water

Good News This Week: July 29, 2023 - Glasses, Beavers, & Clean Energy

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A photo collage of a Skyline train, a modern building, a person holding a BlocPower over a window, a close-up of Chef José Andrés grilling food, and a group of activists holding signs

Good News This Week: July 22, 2023 - Wooden Cities, Trains, & Gardens

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