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A group of women in surf wear run into the ocean with body boards and an inflated floatie

Therapists help clients ride emotional waves, with innovative mental health trend: 'We're swapping the couch for the surfboard'

More than a hippie wellness novelty or New Age fad, surf therapy is being embraced by psychologists and government agencies alike as a way to increase access to mental health care while delivering evidence-based, lasting results.

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.

A photo collage of two scientists crouched over a river, school buses lined up in a parking lot, men in a field, a tarpaulin poster that says 'Let's Fix Climate Finance', and a couple holding up a sign that says 'Welcome to the family #CAAdoptAPetDay'

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

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

11 medical breakthroughs that could forever change cancer treatment: 'There is good news'

Scientists are using artificial intelligence, DNA sequencing, precision oncology and other technologies to improve treatment and diagnosis.

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.

Two photos. On the left, Taylor Swift sings on stage in a navy blue, rhinestoned leotard. On the right, a birds-eye-view of the city of Liverpool

Taylor Swift made a secret donation to a Liverpool food bank during historic Eras Tour stop

Taylor Swift has once again donated to a local organization during The Eras Tour.

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.

Scotland's River Ericht on an overcast day

To protect Scotland's endangered salmon, these anglers purchased the same river they've fished for 100 years

The Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Angling Association has purchased a four-mile stretch of their beloved River Ericht.

An ad that says 'Let's fix climate finance' placed at a public space

Wealthy nations finally deliver promised climate aid, as calls for more equitable funding for poor countries grow

While they were two years late delivering on their promise, rich countries partially compensated for their earlier shortfalls, contributing nearly $116 billion in climate aid to developing countries.

A crowd of religious people and clergy supporting the LGBTQ+ community

Religious groups are protecting Pride events — upending the LGBTQ+ vs. faith narrative

More than 120 faith groups will fan out across 50 events this June to de-escalate extremist anti-LGBTQ+ protests from hate groups.

A black dog with pointy ears wearing a neon yellow bandana reading "adopt me." Two kittens; one brown tabby, and a tuxedo cat, sit side by side looking to the left.

Brand new holiday in California helps 3,600+ animals get adopted, nearly doubling goal

A new holiday in California made animal adoption free for one whole day, placing over 3,600 pets in forever homes.