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Environment

NASA’s Webb Discovers Hidden Planet in Famous Star System

Boston Aims to Tackle 100-year Flood Risks with $10 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia

Air pollution deaths in London fall 40 percent over five years
As the Ocean Warms, a 'Cold Blob' in the Atlantic Has Puzzled Scientists. It Might Be a Warning Sign About a Key Current System

Cement Kilns Could Become Carbon Negative if Run on Clean Energy as Limestone Absorbs CO2

270,000 Square Miles Around Easter Island to Become Indigenous-Managed Ocean Reserve
Could We Mitigate Super El Niños by Artificially Changing the Climate? A New Study Indicates Yes

Rainforest biodiversity rebounds within a single generation

NASA’s Experimental Fabrication Branch Fuels Aircraft Innovation

NASA’s Webb Finds Clues to Ancient, Distant Origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS

Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery From Bleaching is Aided by Monsoon

Europe removed a record 602 river barriers last year
Air Pollution’s Daily Pulse Over the Northeast
Highest Resolution View of the Sun Reveals Breaking Waves and Magnetic Mysteries

Japanese Team Develops ‘Eco-Fireworks’ with Water-Soluble Shells to Cut Back on Debris

Over 100 Refill Stations for Home/Laundry Cleaners to Open Across Singapore at 30% Discount

Radical change can lead to a fairer and greener world, says new report

How shark tracking data shaped Papua New Guinea’s ocean sanctuary

Canada’s Newest Nickel Mine Will Store 1.5 Millions Tons of Carbon Every Year During Operation

What went right this week: health wins, green energy victories and more

Scientists Develop Enzyme to Limit Environmental Impact of Mine Waste, Testing Underway

Climate-Friendly Heat Pumps Are Becoming Dominant Home HVAC System in America

NASA-Supported Small Spacecraft Launches to Study Solar Particles

Gaza sisters turn rubble into bricks to rebuild their community
Spreading Crushed Rock on Newly-Planted Forests Boosts Carbon Storing and Nutrients

Africa’s Wildfire Season Is Actually Getting Shorter, Scientists Think They Know Why

Did Scientists Just Detect the First Known ‘Exo-Moon’?

Hyundai Partners with Healthy Seas to Turn Scourge ‘GhostNets’ into Floor Mats for Cars

Europe’s Air Quality Dramatically Improves in 10 Years, With 39-59% Drop in Industrial and Road Toxins

A new study just debunked a heat pump myth

Coilable Stacked Solar Sails for Very High delta-V Missions

4 tips for everyday eco-friendly living

Meet the ‘Firefighting’ Donkeys of Spain, Chowing Down on Grass and Fire Risk from Dawn to Dusk

Would You Like Sugar With Your Stars? Sugar Detected in Interstellar Space for the First Time

Raising Rice and Fish Together Cuts Disease From Snails While Boosting Crop Yields by 25%

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Antarctic whale populations are rebounding, but there’s still more to do

Quebec Firm Pioneers Cyanide-Free Gold Extraction and Arsenic-Capture to Clean up Mining Industry

Canada Successfully Exploring for ‘White’ Hydrogen Gas, a Clean Power Source Beneath Existing Mines

Earth Prize 2026 part I: teenage teams tackling big global problems

Rooftop Solar Gave Power to Pakistan When Fossil Fuels Failed– it’s Now Called a Boom

The ‘Buy Nothing Rebellion’ is growing as more people opt out of modern consumerism

Are fire-loving fungi mother nature’s first responders after wildfires?

Simply Add Water to Diesel Fuel to Cut Engine Pollution by 67%–with No Loss in Efficiency

Turning Surplus into Support: Charity Doubles Impact in New Appeal

New Solar Tech Makes Desalinating Seawater Cheaper Than Producing Bottled Water

NASA’s Webb Studies How Planet Survived Death of its Star

Scientists Have Found Climate-Resistant Coral Reefs Around the World Totaling the Size of Wisconsin
NASA’s Hubble Detects First-Ever Spin Reversal of Tiny Comet
Podcast Transcript June 26th, 2026— Gig worker rights, cervical cancer wins, and a hopeful take on human cooperation

‘Step aside, humans’: how beavers solved a flooding problem in west London

USA’s Largest Renewable Project Comes Online–With More Power Than the Hoover Dam

Drought Parches Florida

Scientists find 64,000 sq miles of climate-resilient coral reef

With Plasma, Solar, Magnets, EU Aims to Help Decarbonize Industrial Heat Generation

UK Startup is Making Electricity From Bacteria in the Soil – Maybe Your Garden Will Power Your Home Some Day

Thawing Permafrost Not Only Emits CO2, It Absorbs it Too, Shows Landmark Study

Thousands of Flamingo Chicks Hatch in Major Comeback From Climate Disaster in Turkiye (WATCH)
That’s it for Environment. Keep scrolling for more good news from the full archive.
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Surgeons Perform First-Ever Surgery for Critically-Endangered Monkey Weeks Before She Gave Birth
Forgotten Centuries-Old Ball Game Making a Surprise Comeback After 50 years
NASA Webb Pushes Boundaries of Observable Universe Closer to Big Bang
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Lawyer explains why everyone should do 'mandatory hospice volunteering' when they turn 18

Two Hours to Change a Life: Millions of Brits Ready to Volunteer in 2026

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Animals are Streaming into 400 Children’s Hospitals From San Diego Zoo’s Dedicated 24-hour Channel

Virunga National Park Sees Hundreds of Elephants Return and Rare Gorilla Twins Born During Hopeful Year

New Drug Could Change Lives of Kids with Resistant Epilepsy, Patient Trials Concluded

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Hundreds of Pounds of Baby Essentials Donated to Struggling West Norfolk Families

Seniors Who Eat More Meat Are Less Likely to Develop Dementia Study Find

Volunteers Plant ‘Mega Hedge’ 15 Miles Across England, Connecting Wildlife in Two National Parks

Elderly Father and Son Feast on Free Oysters After Cashing in on Decades-Old Restaurant Promise
Monks Arrival After 15 Weeks of Walking Fills DC Streets With Peace and Compassion

Good News This Week: February 7, 2026 - Songs, Dogs, & Solar Panels

Tiny 28-Inch Pony Is Now thriving After Being so Sick He Couldn’t Stand

Diver Finds Crusader Sword in the Same Place He Found a Crusader Sword 5 Years Ago

Teen Lifesaver Awarded One of Scouting’s Highest Honors After Harrowing Whitewater Rescue

‘Call a Boomer’ Payphone Instantly Connects Youth with Seniors to Tackle Loneliness Across Generations
Good Samaritans Sprang into Action to Save Baby That Fell into Lake Michigan

Community Rallies Around Local Autistic Barista After His Tip Jar Was Stolen

The ‘Miracle Berry’ Helps Chemo Patients Remove Metallic Taste So They Can Enjoy Food Again

Multiple Types of Plastic Are Turned into Vinegar Using Sunlight-Powered Process Without Emissions
Pet Sanctuary Takes in Overflow from Homeless Shelter Amid Unprecedented Cold Snap
Steps of Faith: How "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis and friends brought hope to amputees

Teens Recycle Old Pickleballs and Tennis Balls to Avert Millions From Landfills –And You Can Help

Woman’s Viral Video of Elderly DoorDash Driver Channels $1 Million to Help Him Retire

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The Tiger Population Doubled in India in Just Ten Years
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Intrepid Teens Channel Donations of Old School Uniforms to 1,400 Families, Saving Them $140K

19-Year-old Abandoned at Birth Without Legs Leads USA to Sled Hockey Gold at Paralympics

Dialing ‘867-5309’ Will Now Connect You with a Professional Cancer Support Line Free of Charge
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Mountain Rescue Script Flipped as Hiker Saves Lost Dog Instead of a Dog Saving Hiker

Jim Henson interviewing with Muppets is a delightful reminder of his magical genius
Loyal Dog Who Lived by Owner’s Grave Inspires New Law Allowing Pets a Place in Family Plots
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Airline Welcomes VIP Endangered Turtle Who Needed Hospital After it was Blown Off Course By Powerful Winter Storm
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Jaguars Recorded Meowing for the First Time Ever (LISTEN)

Gene from High Altitude Yak Protected and Repaired Myelin Sheath in Early MS Study

3 New Lizard Species Discovered in Australia–Including Stunning Orange-Headed Rock Monitor

Postal Worker Drives 52 Miles After Work to Return Lost Wallet Found in -11F° Weather
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Schoolboy With ‘Can-Do’ Attitude Has Recycled a Million Cans and Donated the Proceeds to Charity
Croatia Declared Landmine-free After More Than 2 Decades of Demining Efforts

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This cat was rescued from a brutal coyote attack. Six months later, he finally had his 'rabies graduation'
First-of-its-kind study reveals a potential 'seventh sense' in humans: Remote touch

Boy Selling Towel That Stays Cool for 2 Hours Wins $200,000 in Prize Money

Waste Plastic Turned into Parkinson’s Drug Thanks to Helpful Bacteria

660-Square Miles of Critical Biodiverse Forest Now Protected in Bolivia

Waitress Has Fed 270,000 Meals to Homeless Floridians Thanks to a Family That Gives Their All

Doctor Adopts 4-yo Patient Who had No Family When he Arrived for Heart Surgery –And Found Homes for his 5 Siblings Too

Farmer Saved From Ruin After Strangers Rally to Pay $40k to Remove Tons of Rubbish Dumped on His Land

Rescued Bear Family Celebrates First Natural Hibernation After Dramatic Rescue

Rare Species of Pink ‘Fairy Club’ Fungus Discovered in UK for First Time

Kind Restaurant Owners Take Entire Staff on Paid Bahamas Vacation
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Message in a Bottle Discovery on Tasmanian Beach Leads to 25-year Intercontinental Friendship

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