Good News for the Environment

Sustainable stories of progress for the planet

A yellow and blue comedy poster advertising the "Let's Not Die" comedy event with comedians (from left to right): Nick Kroll, Aparna Nancherla, Esteban Gast, Nikki Glaser, Maya May, and Sean O'Connor

Nick Kroll, Aparna Nancherla, Nikki Glaser are using humor to combat climate change: 'Let’s not die!'

Comedians are tackling climate change with humor to raise awareness and funds for climate activism through Yellow Dot Studios.
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Left: A photo of damage left behind by tornadoes in Nebraska; Center: Zach Bryan posing with a fan; Right: A screenshot of a TikTok showing Zach Bryan cleaning up damage left behind by tornadoes in Elkhorn, Nebraska

Zach Bryan aids in tornado relief efforts for Nebraskans before performing back-to-back concerts

Ahead of concerts in Omaha, Zach Bryan took a detour to help Nebraskans picking up the pieces after tornadoes ravaged the community.
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Scraps of donated fabric at the Seattle reuse center

More art, less trash: These 'reuse centers' promote upcycling in Washington

Similar to thrift stores, the shops keep potential waste out of landfills by repurposing ‘stuff’ in new sustainable ways.
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A cup of coffee and a coffee-making device, surrounded by several ingredients at the top

The most sustainable coffee could be one without any coffee... but it's still delicious

Climate change is expected to shift the areas where coffee can grow, with some researchers estimating that the most suitable land for coffee will shrink by more than half by 2050, and hotter temperatures will make the plants more vulnerable to pests, blight, and other threats.
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Train with 6189 plate number and the U.S. flag

These are the current 10 best cities for public transportation in the US

From coast to coast, we scoured the nation and found the cities that make getting from A to B easier than anywhere else.
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Jane Goodall, speaking in the Turbocharging Science, Culture and Action for Nature and Climate session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024

Jane Goodall: 'It will take hope, inspiration, and action to save the earth'

We need a new mindset but to change behaviors, we need to be more persuasive. Storytelling is one way to speak to the heart.
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Hundreds of youth climate activists hold banners during a demonstration demanding action to address climate change on March 15, 2019 in Paris.

Bloomberg funds youth-led climate action in 100 cities worldwide

The grants will ensure young activists can shape local climate actions.
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A photo collage of mangroves, the American Climate Corps logo, a street sign about penguins crossing, a mother holding her baby on her lap, and a Brightline train

Good News This Week: April 27, 2024 - Birds, Trains, & Mosquito Nets

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Aerial photo of a green cement plant in Redding, California

Green cement production is leaping ahead — and it could cut the carbon footprint of construction

The production of a more sustainable and cost-effective low-carbon cement, often nicknamed “green” cement, is scaling up with a new plant in California.
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A western red colobus monkey

This 'cacao project' boosts livelihoods and buffers biodiversity in Sierra Leone

A shade-grown cacao plantations project provides wildlife refuge while generating income for cacao farmers in the Gola rainforest in West Africa.
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The view atp Colville Reservation located at Washington State

Meet 3 Indigenous women who are leading the way on climate change

This compilation features Indigenous people and their knowledge in the climate realm.
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Left: A large office building in Portland, Oregon. Right: The Certified B Corp logo

B Corps have a new home base with co-working space in Portland

Place to B is a new co-working concept in Portland that connects ethical business owners in a communal space.
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