Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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Good News This Week: March 9, 2024 - Grannies, Parrots, & Buses

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A rebooted community solar program provides support for for lower-income Minnesotans

A new state law is ushering in several changes to the state’s community solar program, with developers seeing new rules and requirements, as well as new opportunities.
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These are the 'climate grannies' — and they'll do whatever it takes to protect their grandchildren.

They have the generational wisdom, environmental activism experience, free time — and they're not afraid of getting arrested.
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Good News This Week: March 2, 2024 - Park, Trees, & Free Tuition

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A new study found the shift to EVs could prevent millions of childhood asthma attacks

For the millions of children who live near highways, transitioning to zero-emission vehicles will improve their health — and the planet's too.
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Good News This Week: February 24, 2024 - Rhinos, Space, & Transplants

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Discover the important history behind the country's newest national park

The Amache National Historic Site is the newest designated site of the National Parks Service, honoring a painful chapter of American history.
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Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia dropped a new queer anthem — and we’re all crying

The song serves as an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community, drawing a parallel between their resilience and birds singing after surviving the night.
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Here's how Bridgit Mendler's new space startup could help save the planet

Former Disney star and singer Bridgit Mendler unveiled Northwood Space, a startup aiming to revolutionize satellite data collection by creating a data highway between Earth and space.
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How do you talk to your kids about climate change? Just ask 'Future Chicken'

The new kid's education platform helps combat climate anxiety with lessons, games, shorts, and more.
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Networks of crafters around the world are creating crocheted coral reefs to advocate for climate action

The detailed art project, supported by over 25,000 volunteer crocheters, utilizes colorful hand-stitched coral to address climate change.
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Good News This Week: February 17, 2024 - Moccasins, Reefs, & AI

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