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A house roof partially ripped off, under a backdrop of stormy weather,

Alabama 'hurricane-prepped' the roofs of 53,000 homes. Here's how they measured up during an actual hurricane

Since 2016, the Strengthen Alabama Homes program has installed fortified roofs on more than 53,000 homes in the state.

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle laying on a beach covered in sand.

Beach cleanup uncovers 10,000 pieces of litter — and one of the world's rarest sea turtles

It is incredibly rare for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles to find themselves in South Carolina. One turtle took locals by surprise during a recent beach cleanup.

A mother and young polar bear stand on melting ice caps in Svalbard

Some polar bears are showing unprecedented resilience to climate change

Polar bears in Svalbard are better off than researchers anticipated.

A photo collage of a solar farm, a signage with ASL illustrations, a rhino, a park next to the ocean, and a church

Good News This Week: April 11, 2026 - Rhinos, Playdates, & Churches

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A green sea turtle in a large aquarium pool.

An aquarium rescued a 240-pound sea turtle from a fishing line. They need your help saving her flipper

A green sea turtle the size of a manhole cover was found stranded by the San Gabriel River in January.

A gorilla pictured with a background of plants

Mongabay launches 'Solutions Desk,' sharing good news about what works for the planet

Mongabay has long stood as a trusted independent media organization reporting on nature and climate change, and now, it's expanding its good news bureau.

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle washed up on a beach

A lifeguard rescued a turtle with a fishing hook lodged in its throat. It's one of the world's rarest sea turtles

A lifeguard and marine biology student was shocked when she discovered one of the world’s rarest turtles on the sands of Mustang Island.

A woman bends down on the ground in Big Bend National Park, photographing something in the dirt using a smart phone

National park ranger photographs newly-discovered species for the first time while on the job

Alongside a park volunteer, the ranger unearthed a fuzzy new member of the Big Bend ecosystem.

Meteorology equipment in Great Smoky National Park

This 'listening lab' is eavesdropping on national parks to improve your visits

Penn State’s Protected Areas Research Collaborative Listening Lab records sounds that help manage wildlife populations, protect natural sounds, and improve park management.

A close-up of a person touching a microscope

5 citizen science projects that have actually made a real difference for the environment

Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve are concerned with spreading the net wider — or getting more helping hands on the task.

Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia

Virginia megachurch donates $1M to wipe out rent for 300+ families and keep them from being evicted

Alfred Street Baptist Church stepped up for Alexandria residents who were facing eviction.

An smiling Asian man wearing an orange utility jacket and a yellow helmet.

In California, 'green house calls' offer free energy efficiency and water conservation services

Services include LED light bulbs, power strips, weather stripping products, and water-saving devices.