Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

An aerial view of a river in the middle of the Amazon rainforest

Good news: Deforestation in Earth's largest rainforest continues to plummet despite a rise in fires

According to new data from the Brazilian government, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped to its lowest level since March 2018.
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A Koloa Maoli (Hawaiian duck) sits in the water

Duck stamps have raised $1.2 billion for conservation since 1934 — and this year's design is cuter than ever

Hunters, birders, stamp collectors, and wetland enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on this year's Federal Duck Stamp design.
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The gulf of Alaska, with snow-topped mountains in the background.

A new animal with 200 legs was just discovered, and it's sucking up deep-sea trash

A team of scientists spotted a new species of sea creature, a helpful animal commonly referred to as a “janitor” of the sea.
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Three Leaders from island nations walk inside an office while surrounded by workers

Small island nations celebrate historic climate ruling against big polluters in international maritime court

Advocates say the ruling makes clear that complying with the Paris Agreement is not enough.
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A common area at an airport

Portland airport's new timber roof sets sustainability standards, highlights tribal partnerships

The soaring, nine-acre ceiling — which will have lots of natural sunlight streaming in through the skylights and windows — will feel a bit like a forest.
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A photo collage of a forest, a woman speaks before a crowd, an island in the middle of the ocean, an Iberian lynx, and an aerial view of Central Park and its surrounding buildings

Good News This Week: June 29, 2024 - Zoos, Trees, & Iberian Lynxes

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An aerial view of Trajan's Forum in Rome

Giant, ancient crabs live beneath Rome, and conservationists have their backs: 'They deserve to be saved'

The only freshwater crustaceans indigenous to Italy, experts hope to garner appreciation for these giant Roman crabs.
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Two women biking on a city street

Seattle, Minneapolis named best US cities for biking — see where yours ranks

The nonprofit PeopleForBikes released their city ratings for 2024, tallying up the largest cities in America by their bikeability.
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A bicyclist rides down a green bike lane in a city

This major city is on track to complete 150 miles of new bike paths in 2025

Chicago's Department of Transportation updated its 2024 bikeway plans, as part of an effort to add 150 miles of new bikeways and enhance city safety and sustainability.
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A man planting acacia trees

Major reforestation milestone: DRC plants 90% of 1 billion trees goal, despite unexpected obstacles

Congolese government program aspired to plant 1 billion trees, aiming to strengthen climate resilience, alleviate poverty, and protect biodiversity.
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Black-footed ferret

Size matters: How massive protected areas are the best solution to ensure the survival of endangered wildlife

From the 1970s through 2020, the annual rate of protected area creation on land increased, but these areas’ average size have decreased.
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A photo collage of two scientists crouched over a river, school buses lined up in a parking lot, men in a field, a tarpaulin poster that says 'Let's Fix Climate Finance', and a couple holding up a sign that says 'Welcome to the family #CAAdoptAPetDay'

Good News This Week: June 22, 2024 - Buses, Fishes, & Juneteenth

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