Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

a snow-covered facility sits atop a dormant volcano in a bird's eye view

The 'world's largest vacuum' sits atop a dormant volcano in Iceland

Perched on an Icelandic volcano, the giant “Mammoth” vacuum sucks carbon from the air and locks it into stone, marking a major leap toward massive, scalable carbon removal.
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Sunlight filtering through the ocean's surface

A deep-sea discovery called 'Chonkus' could be our best bet against carbon emissions

Meet “Chonkus,” a super-dense, fast-growing deep-sea microbe that scientists say could become a powerful new ally for capturing carbon and cleaning up emissions.
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Low-hanging clouds gather on a mountaintop

'Cloud-milking' is keeping forests alive in areas devastated by drought

The Canary Islands are using innovative “cloud-milking” nets to capture fog water and restore drought-stricken forests.
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A cardboard protest sign reads: "Fight today for a better tomorrow."

A practical guide to calming your climate anxiety

Around the world, 84% of 16- to 25-year-olds currently experience climate anxiety. Here is some real-world advice to help soothe that fear.
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A red brick home with a grass roof in the Tapestry development in Frisco, Texas

All 121 houses in this neighborhood include a grass roof: 'Every single room has access to a garden'

Designers of the homes hope that the approach “blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.”
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A black snake species in the grass. In a circle atop the photo is Steve Irwin holding a koala

Scientists discover new black, glossy snake species. They named it after Steve Irwin

The wolf snake is one of at least three other species that have been named after the iconic Crocodile Hunter.
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A person tending to a plant

New directory of 125+ tree-planting nonprofits makes it easier to contribute to reforestation around the world

The Global Reforestation Organization Directory provides standardized information on more than 125 major tree-planting organizations.
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A smiling park ranger

Thousands of national park workers are still without jobs. So people are 'adopting' a park ranger this holiday season

Those interested can simply fill out a form to be matched with a park ranger out of work.
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A photo collage of a solar farm, Remy Tucker, entrepreneur and founder of 'On The House', a Black Rhino mother with its calf, Gary Sinise posing for a photo, and canyons

Good News This Week: November 15, 2025 - Veterans, Tribes, & Black Rhinos

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Gifts for environmentalists include a Lomi composter, Cariuma sneakers, and a Pela phone case

22 Best Gifts for Environmentalists

While it might initially feel intimidating, shopping for the environmentalists in your life is actually quite easy. 
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National Parks gifts: A Pendelton dog coat, trucker hat, and Toad&Co merino sweaters

38 Best Gifts That Give Back to National Parks & Public Lands

We’ve compiled a list of all the best national park-related gifts on the internet so you can spoil your loved ones — all while promoting the protection of these public lands.
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