Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

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Good News: U.S. Cities Turn Old Landfills Into Solar Farms

New federal funding aims to ramp up the use of former garbage dumps for renewable energy projects key to cutting cities' emissions
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Brazilian Nonprofit Turns Kids Into Superheroes With World-Saving Challenges

A social innovation organization is mobilizing young people to take meaningful action in their communities through collaborative games.
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These dog-powered goose patrol teams humanely 'harass' Canada geese & protect the environment

Nature lovers are making use of herding dogs to humanely move pesky geese out of their way and protect natural ecosystems.
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Good News This Week: July 8, 2023 - Corals, Microwaves, & Cancer Awareness

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This African Startup Uses Plastic Waste To Build Affordable Housing

A company in Kenya and Ethiopia takes 45,000 kilograms of plastic waste from landfills every day and turns it into houses.
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Good News This Week: July 1, 2023 - Lakes, Bees, & Gender Equality

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The 16 Best Eras Tour Outfit Ideas — Thrifted By Swifties

Struggling to find the perfect Eras Tour outfit idea? Check out these sustainable, thrifted looks for some inspiration!
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Dr. Dr. Regine Necessaire and Project HOPE CEO Rabih Torbay speak to a man in Haiti

Good News: Meet the Doctor Fighting Cholera in Haiti Despite Worsening Conditions

As Haiti confronts a cholera epidemic and multiple climate disasters, humanitarian efforts continue on.
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Good News This Week: June 26, 2023 - Reefs, Haircuts, & Weddings

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This Innovative Map Tracks The Ocean To Help Save It

A global nonprofit created the world’s first livestream map to monitor the global fishing fleet and keep our oceans safe and sustainable.
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Good News: The Cost of Solar Panels Has Fallen — Here's How

Humans have only recently managed to harness the sun's energy in a way that is also efficient, scalable, and relatively affordable. As efforts to increase solar energy production have grown, the cost of necessary components has decreased.
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25 Words About Climate Change You Should Know

As the climate change conversation becomes increasingly ubiquitous and complicated, it's helpful to grasp some of its most significant terms.
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