Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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Good News This Week: June 8, 2024 - Parks, Pride, & the Olympics

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A beach in Ocean City, Maryland, with umbrellas, towels, and beach goers dotted throughout the sand.

Once dubbed 'Ocean S****y,' this vacation spot is on track to become the first zero-waste resort town in America

A coastal beach town in the Northeast is trying to clean up its trashy reputation by going green.
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A protest sign that says 'Planet over profit'

UN chief urges PR firms and ad agencies to drop fossil fuel clients immediately

"There is no longer any cover for agencies to say that they are doing the right thing when working with polluters," said one campaigner. "Everyone knows this is wrong, and everyone needs to act."
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A map of the world from Global Fishing Watch that denotes vessels like fish farms, oil rigs, wind farms, and more.

Google announces AI oceans project to track, mitigate human harm at sea

A new AI map announced by Google and Global Fishing Watch aims to bring transparency to human activity at sea.
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A rendering of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California, viewed from the highway

Construction underway for world's largest wildlife crossing, 30 years in the making

After decades of advocacy work, the world's largest wildlife crossing is under construction in California.
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Three pictures, from left to right: a drawing of geothermal pipes beneath two houses, a suburban street, a green banner that reads "first-in-the-nation."

These families feel like they 'won the lottery' after their neighborhood was picked for first-ever geothermal heating & cooling network

An energy provider's new project will provide cheap, eco-friendly heating and cooling for an entire neighborhood. And this first-of-its-kind network hopes to inspire more opportunities for other lucky homeowners and renters.
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A sign to a room that says 'Alaska Gasline Development Corporation'

Eight young Alaskans sue to block massive gas pipeline construction over climate concerns

The plaintiffs, who range in age from 11 to 22, say the pipeline will contribute to climate change that harms their ability to access fish, wildlife, and natural resources
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A worker in a factory stands next to a large, suspended, cylindrical metal container with pipes and attachments, operating machinery in an industrial environment. The background shows a row of similar machinery and overhead lights.

Innovative aluminum plant to reduce CO2 by 75% and double US production, after federal funding

Aluminum is a crucial raw ingredient in the fight against climate change. But to ensure the transition off fossil fuels is a clean one, the industry needs a serious makeover. A new federally funded “green smelter” could help make that happen.
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A gray seal swims through turquoise waters

Biden admin rolls out first-of-its-kind ocean conservation plan, prioritizing Indigenous knowledge

The Smithsonian and NOAA have launched the first-ever National Ocean Biodiversity Strategy, aiming to unify ocean conservation efforts through research, collaboration, and advanced tech.
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A large Toyota yellow truck

Carmakers are making more hybrid vehicles than ever. Here's who is dominating the eco market

Demand for hybrid vehicles is surging, and carmakers are quickly shifting gears to stay relevant in the market.
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The best good news stories you may have missed this week — June 1, 2024

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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National parks just got $700 million in federal funds to fight climate change. See some of the projects already making a difference.

Conservation and restoration projects are happening across the country to help protect national parks, historic sites, and seashores.
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