Good News

Good Good Good’s collection of positive news stories

A mother elephant is surrounded by two baby elephants in a body of water

2023 was the first year without elephant poaching in Republic of Congo National Park

The achievement is attributed to a decade of collaborative efforts with the government, Wildlife Conservation Society, and local communities.
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A screenshot of a TikTok by @justflintisfine, as well as the cover of the 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey

TikTok creator reacts to new study on transgender joy amid hardship: 'We're out there alive and happy'

The National Center for Transgender Equality surveyed 92,000 trans individuals and their study shows that 94% of respondents are happier than ever post-transition.
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The faces of six victims of gun violence, beneath the text: "The Shotline: Voices lost to gun violence make the call for change"

AI deepfakes give a voice to victims of gun violence — and uses them to demand action from lawmakers

On the anniversary of the 2018 shooting in Parkland, Florida, gun law advocates have launched an AI project that leverages the voices of young people killed by guns to call elected officials. 
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A person sitting in a bench and reading a newspaper

New study finds stories of kindness may counteract the negative impact of reading bad news

A recent study has found that looking at positive news stories — specifically, videos and articles featuring acts of kindness — can actually counteract the ill-effects of seeing negative news stories.‍
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Charlotte Liebling stands next to a display for Loved Before in a department store; two plushies from Loved Before sit in a cardboard box

Company transforms pre-loved plushies into sustainable toys: 'We can change the industry forever'

The eco-friendly soft toy "adoption agency" encourages donors to share stories about their plush toys, emphasizing the value gained by pre-loved toys through their unique experiences.
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A flat-lay of items packaged in sustainable seaweed-based materials

Seaweed packaging startup to replace plastics for national retailers like J. Crew and Burton

California startup Sway pioneers compostable packaging made from seaweed-based polymers, offering a scalable alternative to single-use plastics in an age of increasing pressure for waste accountability.
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Two photos of drag queen Pattie Gonia and a headline from National Geographic, reading "They inspire us and teach us about the world: Meet our 2024 Travelers of the Year"

National Geographic names drag queen & climate activist Pattie Gonia Traveler of the Year 2024

Drag Queen Pattie Gonia was dubbed one of National Geographic's 2024 Travelers of the Year, joining a list of 8 other activists around the globe.
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A crowd of people looks on in awe during the M3F Music Festival

Meet M3F, the Phoenix music festival that donates 100% of its profits to charity

Since 2004, the M3F Music Festival has donated over $4 million to local Phoenix charities, all while bringing music lovers together.
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The wind-wave tank at the SUSTAIN laboratory

Good news: Artificial reefs could restore corals and protect coastal communities

Researchers in Florida are testing an artificial reef planted with live corals.
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A photo collage of a hand holding two vials, a close-up photo of a quarter featuring Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, screenshots from the digital climate event 'The Virtual March to Retire Big Oil', an aerial view of a farmer tending to his farm, and a flatlay photo of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: February 10, 2024 - AI, Laundry, & the Super Bowl

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A brown dog sits next to a pink poop bag with the name "Chad" written on it. Two Facebook comments surround them.

For a Valentine's Day donation, this animal shelter will write your ex's name on a dog poop bag

The Nebraska Humane Society's latest fundraiser hopes to turn "pettiness into a positive" for Valentine's Day.
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A screen shot of a TikTok video by Ms. Rachel and a photo of Mychal the Librarian holding a book

TikTok's 'Mychal the Librarian' is set to guest star in upcoming 'Ms. Rachel' episode

At the end of February two beloved creators are coming together to collaborate as Mychal the Librarian joins Ms. Rachel on her “Songs for Littles” Youtube show.
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