Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

Two images side by side. On the left, a person cuts into a Thanksgiving turkey. On the right, a map shows a turkey's journey from Mayberry, NC to Plymouth, MA.

Interactive turkey tracker follows carbon emissions of Thanksgiving birds 'from farm to fork'

The tool follows a single turkey’s journey across the supply chain, with optimizations to help reduce its environmental impact.
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A thick, green Janis crystal absorbs water

'Smart crystals' that harvest water from the air could combat water scarcity, NYU researchers say

The organic crystals were modeled after desert plants and animals, which have evolved to have water-absorbing capabilities.
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on the left, a group of discarded fabric next to concrete column. On the right, a frayed carpet.

Clothes, carpet fibers destined for the landfill can be recycled into strong, crack-resistant concrete

Researchers from RMIT University in Australia found that they could even upcycle firefighting jackets into concrete using their methods.
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3 Bombas Products: Men's Vintage Strips Calf Sock, Men's Premium Weight T-shirt, and Men's Sunday Slippers

Men's Gift Guide: 8 Most Underrated Bombas Items To Get Him Instead of Plain Old Socks

Bombas is known for its give-back ethos and comfy socks, but here are a few other items to consider while shopping for the men in your life.
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3 Of The Best Bombas Products For The Woman In Your Life: Sunday Slippers, Bow Quarter Socks, and Ultra-Stretch Calf Socks

Gifts for Her: 9 Best Bombas Products for Every Woman in Your Life

Bombas is known for its give-back ethos and comfy socks. Here are our recommendations for the best Bombas items to get for the women in your life.
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A photo collage of a power plant factory, two veterans at the cemetery, a close-up of an iris, a group of women inside a conference room, and an Infowars news desk

Good News This Week: November 16, 2024 - Veterans, Braille, & Weather Kits

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A tiger stands in a field of tall grass at golden hour, surrounded by warm light

Tigers in this area disappeared 70 years ago. Thanks to reintroduction efforts, they’re coming back.

Amur tigers were declared extinct in Kazakhstan in the 1950s. Today, they have returned.
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Dallas's skyline sparkles in the night sky

Reducing light pollution, this city 'went dark' to save birds — and it worked

A hotspot for bird migration, this region has now found success in reducing avian deaths, simply by turning off the lights.
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A photo collage of a couple, a doctor checking a breast x-ray on a screen, a portrait of Sarah McBride posing for the camera, a hand submits a mail-in ballot, and two people inside a supermarket

Good News This Week: November 9, 2024 - Dogs, Ferrets, & Woodpeckers

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A gopher sits in a dirty, grassy area

Gophers were given one day to revive Mount St. Helens — and their impact on its ecosystem has lasted decades

By unearthing microbes and fungi, these rodents helped save an ecosystem almost decimated by the eruption of Mount St. Helens.
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A close up of two newborn black-footed ferret kits in the blue-gloved hands of a zookeeper

Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth in historic first, a victory for the highly endangered species

Meet Sibert and Red Cloud, baby black-footed ferrets that mark the first successful live births from a cloned endangered species.
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A photo collage of a person holding a disposable vape, a carved pumpkin, a wildlife refuge located from Minnesota to Illinois, a pumpkin, and three people inside a climate lab at the University of Chicago's Climate Institute

Good News This Week: November 2, 2024 - Vapes, Trees, & Pumpkins

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