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A groundhog stands amidst tall grass

Groundhogs don't make the best weather forecasters, but they are still important for the planet

This Groundhog Day, find a little more appreciation for the marmots of the world.
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A happy beagle pants with its tongue out as it throws its head back.

These beagles were slated for euthanasia. Now they’re living their best life beside pigs, goats, and sheep on a farm in Wyoming

The Kindness Ranch was the first animal sanctuary of its kind to rehabilitate former research animals with the goal of eventually rehoming them.
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A woman wearing a knitted hat, a person hands money to a cashier, a wide shot of windmills and people on a hill, a woman prays in front of a vigil, and a knitted hat

Good News This Week: January 31, 2026 - Taxis, Monks, & Knitted Hats

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Illustrated February awareness calendar

February: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of February's awareness days, national months, and more...
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Three women in red shirts hug a llama and alpaca outside of the Portland airport

At the Portland airport, find an alpaca to ease your flight anxiety

Traveling through PDX? Keep your eyes peeled for Beni the llama and Captain Jack the alpaca.
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A sea otter swims in the water

Could otters slow climate change by munching on sea urchins? Scientists think so

From kelp forests to sea grass meadows, these charismatic predators are quietly holding parts of the coast together.
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A beach entrance at Cape Cod National Seashore on a sunny blue sky day

Cape Cod National Seashore is bringing a 445-million-year-old species back from the brink

An ancient species is thriving again at Cape Cod after vanishing for more than a century.
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A group of researchers kneel outdoors over a patch of soil, listening with headphones and holding a laptop

Scientists plant microphones to hear 'the sounds of the underground.' It could transform soil health

The creative method could pave the way for researchers to detect — and fix — soil degradation.
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A photo collage of a house with solar panels on the roof, Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks in front of a crowd, people playing musical instruments in front of a crowd, a man holds a microphone while smiling, and an aerial view of crowded pews inside a church

Good News This Week: January 24, 2026 - Birds, Brass Bands, & Clinics

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A baby tree kangaroo joey peeking out from under his mother's legs as he eats a carrot.

A baby tree kangaroo was just born — and its 'pouch cam' gives rare insight into one of the world's most endangered species

Kayjo’s arrival marks a major milestone for the incredibly rare marsupial.
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A close-up of someone holding a sea turtle in their hand.

This state just made it easier to save endangered animals, simply by checking an extra box on your taxes

Only 18% of Americans approve of the way their tax money is being spent. With this new program, taxpayers can gain more control over their finances.
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A close-up of a dog's paws in green grass

Dog ownership comes with a major carbon 'paw' print. Here are 5 realistic ways to reduce it

Your love — and a safe planet to snuggle on — really are just about all your pups need.
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