Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

A man with gloved hands holds up a solar panel

Germany's plug-in solar panels are finally coming to America

States are slowly adopting plug-in solar panels, an energy utility feature that’s long been popular in Germany.
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A North American right whale breaches in blue ocean water

There are just 380 of this whale species remaining on Earth. Now, they have a GoFundMe

A nonprofit that is vital in the protection of North Atlantic right whales is turning the tide on their annual fundraising.
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Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A row of homes in a neighborhood, with lots of native grasses and pollinator gardens in a path in front of them

This neighborhood is the first 'pollinator district' in the US. There's a park within walking distance of each home

In this strategically-planned neighborhood, humans and pollinators live in harmony.
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A family sits together looking at a mountain view

Climate activist hosts 'playdates' for parents to mobilize for the environment without having to find a sitter

Climate Dads are collaborating to figure out what their role is in a more environmentally-friendly future.
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A national park ranger in a black wetsuit snorkels in a shallow creek, his face in the water

National park ranger photographs rare species for the first time while snorkeling on the job

Biologist Michael Reichmuth captured something scientists had never photographed before in the wild.
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An electronic billboard in Times Square shows a map of the United States and a ticker tracking support for public lands

Taxpayers own 640M acres of public lands. Activists are selling symbolic stock in national parks to protect them

The “Going Public” campaign aims to ​​celebrate Americans’ pride for public lands and inspire people to help protect these national treasures.
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The Earth winking with a sassy smile

7 Small, Easy Ways You Can Protect the Environment on April Fools' Day

Here are a handful of ways each and every one of us can bring the climate crisis to a halt and create a future that is prosperous for both the planet and its people.
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Green awareness month calendar for April

April: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of April’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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13 Ways To Celebrate Earth Month

Earth Month is a month-long celebration that kicks off on April 1st. We’ve put together the best ideas and activities to help you meaningfully celebrate it...
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From the perspective of inside of a concrete tunnel, a view of a playground made with recycled cement features

Concrete production has a huge carbon footprint. This playground is made out of recycled cement pipes

The goal of the development was to “extend the life cycle of construction waste,” and provide kids an engaging place to play.
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A group of moss that has grown over a rocky formation next to a busy area in Rome

Cities across Europe install 'moss banks' to reduce pollution from busy roadways

As countries search for nature-based solutions to climate and environmental challenges, roadside moss is starting to attract attention.
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