Recent Good News

For 12 years, the “People’s Open” in Phoenix, Arizona has served as the largest zero-waste sporting event in the world.

Experts are getting their hands dirty — all with a good cause in mind.

Sustainability guided the development of the 2026 Olympic living quarters, featuring temporary mobile home units and apartments that will be turned into subsidized student housing.

After the world-famous tennis tournament, the balls go on to become artificial nests for mice.

First grader Julian has a form of dwarfism, and his cart helps him navigate the cafeteria and get his lunch with ease.

Meet the people preserving queer stories despite these recent efforts to erase LGBTQ+ history.

What makes Iceland the planet’s most peaceful country — and why is America slipping so far behind?

The initiative has inspired other school districts in the area to follow suit.

There are fewer than 100 speakers of the Arapaho language today — all of whom are above the age of 70. Researchers hope to preserve their voices.

In a year of global health upheaval, the Libro.fm Bookseller’s Choice Awards selected Green’s nonfiction book as their top pick. These are the runners-up.