Good News for the Environment

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A palm tree by Lake Okeechobee in Florida

Florida is building a freshwater reservoir the size of Manhattan

The project is slated to supply clean drinking water to millions of South Florida residents.

12 Ideas To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day

More than ever, the world needs humanitarian support — and those who step up to serve that role deserve our support.

A photo collage of an illustration of a Narcan sensor implant, an aerial view of a Banyan tree, a lab-grown starfish, an aerial view of 3D-printed houses, and Neffy, the first FDA-approved non-injectable drug for severe allergic reactions

Good News This Week: August 17, 2024 - Starfish, Sensors, & Trees

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Hawaii youth force state to commit to decarbonizing entire transportation network

The historic agreement comes two years after 13 youth plaintiffs sued the state Department of Transportation.

Scientists combat PFAS contamination in water using 'oxidizing bubbles'

In a recent case study, the method was shown to remove 99.2% of PFAS from water every day for six months.

How biochar could be the secret weapon in the fight against climate change

A new study shows that Bhutan has the potential to sequester 68% of its greenhouse gas emissions through biochar, a carbon-rich material made from organic waste that is used to help plants grow.

A image of a blue, purple, and orange sunflower sea star on the ocean floor.

Lab-grown starfish released into wild for the first time ever, saving species from extinction

In the last decade, the sunflower sea star species dropped 90%. One researcher stepped up to save them from extinction.

A crew transfer vessel is connected to a wind-powered charging system in the water

The world's first wind-powered electric ship-charging station debuts in Belgian North Sea

A world-first wind-powered electric ship-charging station debuted in the Belgian North Sea, hoping to reduce atmospheric pollution.

A photo collage of a Powerfoyle solar cell, a hydrogen-powered hybrid train, a sea lion's point of view underwater, Olympic medalist Cindy Ngamba, and a hand holding a leaf

Good News This Week: August 10, 2024 - Trains, Trees, & Sea Lions

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A collection of banchan, small side plates of assorted foods, in a Korean kitchen

South Korea recycles 98% of its food waste, here's how they do it

Composting is not just commonplace in South Korea, it’s mandatory.

A grizzly bear sow leads her cub through a field of grass

Video captures adorable grizzly mama bear in Yellowstone with her 5 cubs — the biggest litter on record

The video was taken by a lucky Yellowstone wildlife guide who caught the moment on film.

Three photos. On the right, a big-horned sheep. In the center, a screenshot of the Selfie Control filter in action on Instagram. On the left, a close-up of a bison in the snow walking head-on.

With human-wildlife contact on the rise, Wyoming introduces new Instagram filter to keep visitors safe

The Selfie Control filter keeps visitors from getting too close to wild animals.