Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

A close-up of seeds cupped in a person's hand

These Palestinians protect their homeland's native plants from the other side of the world

“Aside from their cultural significance, these seeds carry options for our future survival as we face climate change and the erosion of agrobiodiversity worldwide,” the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library’s founder said.
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A photo collage of the Golden State Building, a building and its front lot, a woman with face paint holds an LGBTQ+ flag, an aerial view of a solar farm, and a fuel company's factory

Good News This Week: February 14, 2026 - Braids, Blankets, & Flowers

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A close-up of tomatoes on a vine

This approach to farming is better for the planet — and makes vegetables taste better

The practice dates back thousands of years among Indigenous tribes in the U.S., and it might hold the key to sustainable farming.
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Two rhinos walk in a grassy field

Artificial intelligence is aiding in efforts to end the illegal wildlife trade

Wildlife trafficking is one of the most lucrative illicit industries worldwide. It nets between $7 billion and $23 billion per year.
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A knife cuts into a thin strip of salmon scales

This Costa Rican co-op is turning fish waste into fashion

After four days of dyeing and four days of drying, the fish skin transforms into soft, pliable leather, perfect for a range of fashion accessories.
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Trees stand before the Melbourne skyline

Australians send emails to trees in 'Tree-Mail' project designed to improve urban green space

Ideally, your messages are finding the trees well, but you can also report damaged limbs or declining health to ecology experts.
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A photo collage of a solar panel, Jacquie Pierri pictured inside a hockey rink, a laptop screen showing the Wikipedia homepage, Alex Pretti posing with his bicycle, and an aerial view of a forest

Good News This Week: February 7, 2026 - Songs, Dogs, & Solar Panels

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Two women walk in rows of soil in a large prairie garden in Texas

This giant garden used to be a coal mine. Now, it feeds thousands every year

The garden has yielded about 10,000 pounds of produce for six food pantries since it began harvesting in April 2022.
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A florist arranges a bouquet of white and pink flowers

Grocery store flower bouquets have a big carbon footprint. The 'Slow Flowers' movement offers another way

The “Slow Flowers” movement urges shoppers to stop and think before they smell the roses.
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A woman dressed as a mermaid plays ukelele underwater, wearing a snorkeling mask

Every year, this underwater music festival is headlined by mermaids who want to save coral reefs

The Lower Keyes Underwater Music Festival has been an annual tradition for over 40 years.
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Items in a disaster preparedness kit: A first aid kid, water bottles, a mask, matches, and crackers.

8 simple ways to prepare for climate disaster (without panicking)

Being ready for an emergency is an act of care for yourself and your community.
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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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