Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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Hawaii divers clean up beaches devastated by floods: 'When the government won't care for our people, we will'

As Hawaiians await federal disaster aid, locals are taking care of their beaches and neighborhoods.

Four men ride in the bucket of a tractor amid catastrophic flooding in Hawaii, on their way to rescue neighbors in need

Neighbors use a tractor to lift a 98-year-old Hawaiian woman out of her flooding home

A man was surveying a neighborhood for help when he found an elderly woman in distress. And then he called in the “braddahs.”

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23 Best Ethical & Sustainable Places to Shop for Clothes Online (That Aren't Amazon)

Shop more consciously without sacrificing style or affordability.

A sea turtle holds a plastic bag in its mouth underwater

A new website calculates how many marine animals are saved every time you pick up trash

New research reveals what a “lethal dose” of plastic is for various marine animals, and now can help us better understand the impact of beach cleanup efforts.

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Good News This Week: March 21, 2026 - Trains, Mushrooms, & Mobile Clinics

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A Brazilian beach, with blue water lapping on the surf

For the first time ever, part of the ocean now has legal personhood. What does it mean for waves to have rights?

Waves at the mouth of the Doce River now have the “intrinsic right to existence, regeneration, and restoration”

Clemson Tiger mascot on a football field

Activists use sports mascots to fund conservation of real animals

A new study found that 727 professional sports teams across 50 countries use wild animals in their branding. The most popular species (lions, tigers, and wolves) face threats in the wild.

A close-up of a stack of plastic water bottles in a recycling plant

Scientists discover how to turn plastic waste into vinegar: 'We were inspired by mushrooms'

Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned into something useful.

A photo collage of a rainbow sidewalk in San Antonio, Texas in an aerial point-of-view, a bearded vulture mid-flight, bombs and weapons laid out on dirt in a flatlay arrangement, Paris Hilton smiles for the camera, and a chart about UK greenhouse gas emissions

Good News This Week: March 14, 2026 - Vultures, Crosswalks, & Ponytails

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Jessie Buckley holds her hands in prayer in "Hamnet"

A record number of Oscar-nominated films acknowledge climate change this year

To pass the ‘climate reality check,’ a movie must depict climate change in some way, and a character in the story must recognize it.

A close-up of a man's hand on a gas pump as he fills up his vehicle

Gas prices are on the rise. Here are 5 ways to cut back at the pump

What to do when you’re living through a surprise energy crisis.

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Wildlife-sniffing dogs detect hidden trafficked animals with 98% accuracy — all with a single air sample

A new method for tackling wildlife trafficking uses a tiny sample of air extracted from a shipping container — and the incredible power of a dog’s nose.