Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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An aerial view of the Comeroo Station national park, showing red sand and green trees

New Australian national park the size of Las Vegas home to 12 threatened species

Australia's newest national park is teeming with an incredible array of wildlife, including 12 threatened or endangered species.

Workers install an example of a floating solar photovoltaic system in Walden, Colorado

Coming soon to a lake near you: Floating solar panels

New research finds that "floatovoltaics" could generate a substantial amount of energy worldwide.

Rarest wild cat in the world no longer endangered: 'The greatest recovery of a cat species ever achieved'

After 20 years of conservation efforts, the Iberian lynx population has grown from 94 to over 2,000, and has officially been taken off the endangered species list.