Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

A black and white photo of drag queen Pattie Gonia and Imogen Heap in black gowns adorned with feathers from their music video for "Have You Considered?"

Imogen Heap joins activist drag queen Pattie Gonia to release new song about climate anxiety

The new song, “Have You Considered?” has been released with an accompanying short film.
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Billie Eilish stands on stage smiling at a concert.

Half a million unsold concert t-shirts sat in a warehouse for years. Billie Eilish gave them a second life

Roughly 400,000 shirts were destined for a landfill. Then the “Birds of a Feather” musician stepped in.
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A woman cuts tape off a package as she sits on the floor next to a pile of clothes.

These consumers are mailing worn-out clothes back to the shops that first sold them: 'Take It Back'

Eco-activist Wendy Ward has started a new form of protest in the United Kingdom.
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Nate Bergatze smiles as he holds a microphone by a red curtain in a promotional still for the stand-up special "The Tennessee Kid."

Nate Bergatze and more are finding the funny side of the climate crisis

Stand-up comedians have increasingly turned to climate change as the hottest topic of conversation in their comedy sets.
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Two students converse next to a 3D model of a wind turbine, trees, and houses

A new law requires Illinois high schoolers to learn about climate change. It was written by two local teens

Two high schoolers themselves were foundational in efforts to mandate climate curriculum in Illinois high schools.
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An aerial view of a dish of chickpeas, rice, vegetables, and pita bread on a table

Thinking about going vegan but don't know where to start? Try these 9 resources

Whether you’re just testing the waters on plant-based eating or you’re already a nutritional yeast fanatic, we’ve got some resources for you.
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In a still from the movie Don't Look Up, Leonardo DiCaprio stands near a white board with mathematical equations.

These movies pass the 'Bechdel Test' for climate change

The nonprofit Good Energy has created a test akin to the “Bechdel Test” to evaluate whether the reality of climate change is being reflected in films and television.
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Dirty old sneakers in a mud puddle

Most sneakers are tossed after 8-12 months of wear. This recycling program gives them a second life

Over 300 million shoes are thrown away each year in the United States alone.
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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

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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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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