Progress

Things getting measurably better.

Mongabay16 Oct, 17:49
Amazon deforestation falls 42% to a record low
Good Green News16 Oct, 16:25
Electric vehicle adoption has saved oil-importing countries an estimated $20 billion since the start of the Hormuz Crisis, reducing their exposure to oil price shocks.
NASA16 Oct, 12:28
Artemis II Heat Shield After Splashdown
Good News Network16 Oct, 07:00
Largest Private Conservation Project in the US Hits Major Milestone as Free-Roaming Bison Pass 1,000
The Revelator15 Oct, 11:00
Whale of the Month: Humpback Whales
Agência Pública15 Oct, 11:00In Portuguese
Povos da floresta e do mar contra a extrema direita
Brazil recorded a historic low in deforestation in 2025, with Deter data showing a 30% drop in Cerrado clearing in September, as forest and coastal communities organise against land privatisation threats.
Good News Digest15 Oct, 04:26
Conservationists reported a boost in Arizona's population of black-footed ferrets, a species once believed extinct.
Mongabay14 Oct, 23:23
From paper parks to lasting protection, here’s what works in marine conservation
Our World in Data14 Oct, 20:00
A long-term perspective on humanity’s battle against malaria
EurekAlert!14 Oct, 16:50
A global study estimates 27% of Earth's land may already be conserved for biodiversity when counting locally recognised areas, close to the 2030 target of 30%.
Good Good Good14 Oct, 16:24
Homicide rates dropped across the US. Experts say community-led intervention programs helped aid the decline
Mongabay14 Oct, 12:54
Mangroves gain ground globally, marking turnaround after decades of loss
The Economic Times14 Oct, 08:17
India has restored 21.76 million hectares of deforested and degraded land, reaching about 84% of its Bonn Challenge pledge.
Mongabay14 Oct, 00:39
Two rare pregnancies spark hope for Sumatran rhinos — but also concerns about inbreeding
bloomberg.com13 Oct, 19:00
India's installed renewable energy capacity has reached 300 gigawatts, a milestone highlighted ahead of the COP31 climate summit.
theguardian.com13 Oct, 18:03
Rooftop solar now provides nearly 14% of Australia's electricity, up from under 3% a decade ago, with about 4 million homes and small businesses fitted with panels.
NASA13 Oct, 13:42
Perseverance Navcam Image Marks Record Drive
NASA13 Oct, 13:11
Voyager Technologies’ Griffin-1 Completes Environmental Testing at NASA JPL
pv magazine Global13 Oct
System-level costs for sodium-ion batteries were about €120 per kWh capacity in 2025 and could fall to €28.5-51.9 by 2050, making them cost-competitive with lithium-ion for renewable energy storage.
Our World in Data12 Oct, 20:00
China reduced extreme poverty fast, but Indonesia hasn’t been far behind
pv magazine Global12 Oct
Battery storage now costs less than gas peaker plants in all 43 markets studied, and solar is the cheapest new power source in 43 of 48 markets.
Best Friends Animal Society11 Oct, 15:05
Wyoming became the sixth US state to reach no-kill status, with every shelter saving at least 90% of dogs and cats for 12 straight months and a statewide rate of 92%.
kenyanews.go.ke11 Oct, 14:16
Vaccination programmes have saved an estimated 51.2 million lives across Africa over 50 years, expanding from protection against six diseases in 1974 to 13 today.
mexiconewsdaily.com11 Oct, 09:46
Mexico's government reported daily homicides down 53% in its latest security update, presented at the president's Tuesday morning press briefing.
theguardian.com8 Oct, 15:45
Seychelles giant tortoise population has reached a record 180,000, attributed to decades of conservation efforts.
euronews8 Oct, 04:53
A roundup highlights conservation successes with growing populations of species including tigers and turtles, suggesting wildlife recovery efforts can work.
The Friday Times7 Oct, 15:23
Pakistan imported 41 gigawatts of solar panel capacity over the past three years, a rapid expansion of rooftop and grid solar power.
Mongabay7 Oct, 13:23
International pledge to fund forest rights exceeds target, but direct funding remains low
Clean Energy Wire6 Oct, 19:15
Germany's fossil fuel electricity generation fell from 174.6 billion kWh to 94.2 billion kWh between the first halves of 2018 and 2026, with renewables supplying 59% of power, up 6.5 points on 2025.
techspot.com6 Oct, 09:15
Several retailers are reducing self-checkout lanes after finding the technology increased theft, errors and did not save customers meaningful time.
Our World in Data5 Oct, 20:00
Child mortality has declined in all world regions
Electrek5 Oct
Gasoline-only vehicles dropped below half of all new cars sold worldwide, a milestone in the shift toward electric and hybrid vehicles.
Common Dreams4 Oct, 18:21
US utility solar capacity rose 33% and battery storage doubled over the past 18 months, adding 89 gigawatts combined while coal capacity fell 2.4%.
UN News4 Oct, 08:00
Global life expectancy has recovered to nearly pre-pandemic levels, the WHO reported, after years of covid-related declines.
yahoo.com3 Oct, 14:58
Florida has recorded 2,209 leatherback turtle nests in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 2,012 set in 2025, while loggerhead nests have also broken the state record.
Good News Digest3 Oct, 06:30
Large swarms of bogong moths have returned to parts of Australia, suggesting the species may be recovering after sharp population declines.
euronews2 Oct, 13:35
Solar power deployment across the EU saved an estimated €37.4 billion since the conflict involving Iran began, cushioning energy costs.
Good Good Good1 Oct, 15:45
Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances, and more
Good News Network1 Oct, 14:30
‘Flourishing’ Sycamore Gap Tree Has Ring of New Shoots Already 3-Feet Tall
Mongabay1 Oct, 09:26
From ‘community-based’ to ‘community-led conservation’ in Kenya: Interview with Dickson Kaelo