Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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Good News This Week: July 11, 2026 - Snails, Poems, & Leopards

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Meet the women who saved the country's climate data after the Trump administration took it offline

After losing their jobs at NOAA, Rebecca Lindsey, her sister, and another colleague teamed up to rebuild a pivotal resource the Trump administration took offline.
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Black bear standing on rocky ground next to a metal structure, captured on a trail camera on 05/21/2020 at 02:42 PM.

North Carolina just voted to protect animals in the Great Smokies with historic investment in wildlife crossings

Advocates say the historic investment will “improve safety for both people and wildlife” across the area.
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A young soccer player stands on the field in front of a banner reading "EVERYONE HAS A PART TO PLAY," embodying inclusive sports participation.

This champion soccer team teaches fans about climate change and DEI. They've sold out every game

Vermont Green FC has sold out stadiums and built a devoted fan base around an ambitious goal: becoming a climate-friendly, socially progressive soccer club.
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A man in a dark polo shirt and orange snorkel gear stands in shallow ocean water holding a wooden rake-like tool, with traditional fish traps visible in the background across the water.

New Indonesia roadmap aims to protect Indigenous knowledge for biodiversity

Indonesia is developing a roadmap to recognize and protect Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation, aligning with its commitments to international frameworks.
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A modern green and white electric train travels through a lush valley with forested mountains, with solar panels on the train tracks

Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants

The patented solar panels use existing unused space to generate clean electricity — without getting in the way of a single train.
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Wildlife overpasses allow animals and vehicles to safely coexist on highways, demonstrated by this two-lane underpass built into a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks visible in the distance.

Four states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings. The bipartisan effort is being called a 'blueprint'

Studies show that a single wildlife crossing can prevent around 1,400 accidents over a 70-year lifespan, saving billions of dollars.
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A photo collage of a shark swimming underwater, a nun and three girls posing for a photo together, a dog inside a cage with an open book in the foreground, a man signing a document with a woman behind him, and a forest

Good News This Week: July 4, 2026 - Pets, Cameras, & Rainforests

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Three people are seen sitting high in a tree with thick limbs and green leaves. A yellow rope dangles down from the tree.

Students trade lecture halls for tree canopies in hands-on forestry course

After observing how many forestry courses gave students limited chances to learn through hands-on experiences, one professor attended a workshop to gain tree-climbing skills and pass them on to her pupils.
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Parts of the US are about to see the hottest temps in over a decade. Here's how to stay safe

Know the warning signs of heat stroke — and how to prevent overheating in general — to protect yourself this summer.
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An aerial view of a wildlife overpass filled with lush green vegetation

This first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass crosses a 6-lane highway. People can walk across it, too

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has won awards for “balancing the needs of humans and non-humans alike.”
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A photo collage of a man pictured on a truck billboard, an elk caught on camera, a coral reef underwater with palm trees above it, a row of electric towers, and Miranda Kerr posing for a photo

Good News This Week: June 27, 2026 - Elks, Corals, & Wildlife Crossings

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