Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

A deer-shaped metal power line in Austria

Austria is turning its boring power lines into giant metal animals — and it's not just for looks

It’s part of an effort to increase public acceptance of expanding electrification.
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A red cottage on a scissor lift

More than a cozy cottage, this lifted home was designed to adapt to climate change

It can be lifted during extreme weather events and then brought back down in safety.
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3 Of The Best Eco-Friendly Gifts: A Take Back Bag, a cutting board, and a solar charger

These Are the 36 Best Eco-Friendly Gifts For Any Occasion

If you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint when it comes to gift-giving, these eco-friendly gifts will be the perfect addition to your list.
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A close-up of a woman's torso, where she carries a white H&M bag on her arm and holds a phone in her hand

In Europe, lawmakers are cracking down on fast fashion through taxation. Will it work?

The European Commission has proposed a processing fee of €2 for each fast fashion shipment to the E.U.
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A photo collage of seaside mountains and cliffs, a man standing in front of a podium, a sea turtle up-close, a person raking forest leaves, and an upcycled skyscraper

Good News This Week: October 18, 2025 - Turtles, Reefs, & Skyscrapers

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Under an inky sky, fishing nets are covered in green LED lights. In the corner, another photo shows a person holding a sea turtle

Solar-powered, light-up fishing nets are saving sea turtles: 'Reduces entanglement by 63%'

Arizona State University’s Senko Lab is studying ways to make fishing gear less harmful to sea turtles, sharks, and other threatened species.
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A person picks up a block of condensed recycled plastics from a garbage bin

This new at-home appliance turns your plastic bags into recyclable blocks — and later, park benches

“The trash can hasn’t changed in 100 years,” the device’s inventor said. Clear Drop aims to change that.
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Sustainable Stocking Stuffers: Reusable produce bags, Conscious Step socks, and Cadence Capsules

38 Sustainable Stocking Stuffers to Gift this Season

The biggest culprit of excessive gifting during the holidays? Stocking stuffers. We've got the guide to help you reduce waste and give high-quality gifts this season.
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Visitors walk through Zion National Park

From trash pickup to ranger food banks, volunteers step up for national parks amid government shutdown

In an already tumultuous time for national parks, a government shutdown exacerbates staffing shortages and visitor concerns.
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A group of flamginos stands in shallow water

Flamingos are nesting in Florida after 100 years. An ecologist explains why they may be returning for good

Ecologists are calling the resurgence of flamingos in the area "the pink wave."
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Three consumable gifts including chocolate, stationery, spices, and a plant

54 Best Consumable Gift Ideas: Ultimate List

A consumable gift is a gift that can be used up one way or another. They’re the perfect gift for minimalists, environmentalists, or the person who has everything.
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