Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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This Foldable Coffee Cup Wants Us To Ditch Plastic Lids for Good

The Good Cup, invented by Cyril Drouet, hopes to eliminate the need for plastic lids and plastic-lined takeout cups; replacing them with a fully recyclable, foldable paper option.
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25 Highest Rated Kids Movies About the Environment

There is a way to start conversations with children about our relationship with nature, hopefully leading to questions about human influence, delicate ecosystems needing protection, and climate change, all with deserved and informed hopefulness.
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13 Best Eco-Friendly & Organic Mattress Toppers

If you’re a conscious consumer, that means you want to find products that are good for you and the planet — right down to your mattress topper. This guide will help you find the perfect fit.
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4 of the top fiction, nonfiction, and children's books about climate change

38 Best Books About Climate Change

Immerse yourself in the best climate change books, chosen for their ability to inform, captivate, and empower readers of all ages to make a lasting positive impact.
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Climate Action Gets a Groovy Makeover in Artist's Woodstock-Inspired Poster Series

Artist Hannah Rothstein is combining climate action with artistry as she uses Woodstock-inspired festival posters to inspire progress in the face of climate change.
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Reefs, Charity Soap, & Beds - Good News This Week: April 29th 2023

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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The stage design at TED 2023, with the theme 'Possibilities'

10 Best Good News Stories from 2023's TED Conference

As the world’s most creative minds convened to talk about ideas that are far-out and far-reaching, TED maintains its foundation in finding the good — in making more room for possibility.
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“We are on Earth to take care of life. We are on Earth to take care of each other.” — Xiye Bastida

73 Best Earth Day Quotes for Inspiration & Action

As we celebrate Earth Day this year, may we reflect on the wise words of environmentalists, climate activists, faith leaders, lovers of nature, and the youth of the world.
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Scientists Invent Solar Panels That Provide Wireless Energy From Space

The Space Solar Power Project has demonstrated how to use solar power to provide wireless energy from space.
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TED2023 Kicks Off with Good News

TED2023’s theme is ‘Possibility,’ and the conference began with a celebration of good news from around the globe.
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Meet the TED 2023 'Audacious Project' Cohort: Doing Good With $1B in Grants

The Audacious Project is a collaborative funding enterprise housed at TED. Meet the 2023 cohort of grant recipients who are changing the world.
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Good News This Week: Mushrooms, Beer, & Free Haircuts - April 15 2023

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