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Mental Health

New Girl Scouts data: 85% of girls say they admire people for what they can do — not how they look

A new study from the Girl Scouts of the USA surveyed girls between the ages of 5 and 13.

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Governments Doing Good

Alabama 'hurricane-prepped' the roofs of 53,000 homes. Here's how they measured up during an actual hurricane

Since 2016, the Strengthen Alabama Homes program has installed fortified roofs on more than 53,000 homes in the state.

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle laying on a beach covered in sand.

Animals

Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter — and one of the world's rarest sea turtles

It is incredibly rare for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to find themselves in South Carolina. One turtle took locals by surprise during a recent beach cleanup.

A mother and young polar bear stand on melting ice caps in Svalbard

Animals

Some polar bears are showing unprecedented resilience to climate change

Polar bears in Svalbard are better off than researchers anticipated.

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Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches

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A green sea turtle in a large aquarium pool.

Animals

An aquarium rescued a 240-pound sea turtle from a fishing line. They need your help saving her flipper

A green sea turtle the size of a manhole cover was found stranded by the San Gabriel River in January.

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Environment

Mongabay launches 'Solutions Desk,' sharing good news about what works for the planet

Mongabay has long stood as a trusted independent media organization reporting on nature and climate change, and now, it's expanding its good news bureau.

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle washed up on a beach

Animals

A lifeguard rescued a turtle with a fishing hook lodged in its throat. It's one of the world's rarest sea turtles

A lifeguard and marine biology student was shocked when she discovered one of the world’s rarest turtles on the sands of Mustang Island.

A woman bends down on the ground in Big Bend National Park, photographing something in the dirt using a smart phone

Environment

National park ranger photographs newly-discovered species for the first time while on the job

Alongside a park volunteer, the ranger unearthed a fuzzy new member of the Big Bend ecosystem.

Meteorology equipment in Great Smoky National Park

Environment

This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits

Penn State’s Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, protect natural sounds, and improve park management.

Recent Good News

Updated with new good news every day

New Girl Scouts data: 85% of girls say they admire people for what they can do — not how they look

Alabama 'hurricane-prepped' the roofs of 53,000 homes. Here's how they measured up during an actual hurricane

Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter — and one of the world's rarest sea turtles

Some polar bears are showing unprecedented resilience to climate change

Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches

An aquarium rescued a 240-pound sea turtle from a fishing line. They need your help saving her flipper

Mongabay launches 'Solutions Desk,' sharing good news about what works for the planet

A lifeguard rescued a turtle with a fishing hook lodged in its throat. It's one of the world's rarest sea turtles

National park ranger photographs newly-discovered species for the first time while on the job

This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits

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