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Jane Goodall's Final Interview: "Just Do Something
Planet Wins17h ago

Jane Goodall's Final Interview: "Just Do Something

In her last interview before passing at 91, Jane Goodall shared powerful advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the world's problems. Her message: start small, act locally, and inspire others through your own actions.

Good Good Good2 min read
Five Choirs Sing Together to Save Lough Neagh
Planet Wins3d ago

Five Choirs Sing Together to Save Lough Neagh

Community choirs gathered around Northern Ireland's largest lake to use the power of song to demand action on toxic algae blooms. Their harmonized voices carried a message of hope and solidarity for Lough Neagh's recovery.

BBC Science2 min read
Climate Activists Share Stories at SF Event April 23
Solutions5d ago

Climate Activists Share Stories at SF Event April 23

Three climate leaders are gathering in San Francisco to share the personal moments that sparked their environmental work. The event shows how real-life experiences drive powerful climate solutions.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Kazakh Poet Helped Close World's Largest Nuclear Test Site
Community HeroesApr 15

Kazakh Poet Helped Close World's Largest Nuclear Test Site

In 1989, a writer turned public outrage into action and helped shut down a Soviet testing ground where 450 nuclear bombs had exploded over 40 years. His movement inspired a UN international day against nuclear testing.

Euronews2 min read
Swimmer's 90-Day Journey Unites New Zealand for Ocean
Planet WinsApr 12

Swimmer's 90-Day Journey Unites New Zealand for Ocean

Jono Ridler just completed the longest unassisted staged swim in history, covering 1,367 kilometers over 90 days to save New Zealand's oceans. Thousands lined Wellington Harbour to welcome him home after his epic 468-hour journey fighting for an end to destructive fishing practices.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Swimmer Breaks Record, Rallies 66K Against Bottom Trawling
Community HeroesApr 4

Swimmer Breaks Record, Rallies 66K Against Bottom Trawling

A New Zealand ultra-marathon swimmer just completed a record-breaking 1,400km journey down the North Island coast wearing only togs and goggles. His 90-day odyssey united more than 66,000 people behind a petition to ban destructive bottom trawling fishing.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Swimmer Completes 850-Mile Ocean Journey to Save Seafloor
Community HeroesApr 4

Swimmer Completes 850-Mile Ocean Journey to Save Seafloor

Jono Ridler just finished a 90-day, 1,367-kilometer swim down New Zealand's entire coastline to protest destructive fishing practices. The 36-year-old's epic journey has rallied more than 67,000 people to demand protection for ocean ecosystems. #

Google News - World Record3 min read
Mumbai Dad Leads 20,000 Volunteers in Beach Cleanup
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Mumbai Dad Leads 20,000 Volunteers in Beach Cleanup

A father who watched his kids pick up trash instead of playing on a polluted Mumbai beach turned weekend family cleanups into a movement. The Vasai Beach Cleaners now mobilizes 20,000 volunteers every Saturday.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Wildlife Comedy Photos Turn 8.7M Viewers Into Conservationists
Acts of KindnessApr 2

Wildlife Comedy Photos Turn 8.7M Viewers Into Conservationists

A photography contest proving animals are hilarious is turning millions of people into conservation champions. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards uses laughter to make people care about protecting nature.

TED2 min read
Swimmer Completes 1,325 km to End Harmful Fishing Practice
SportsApr 1

Swimmer Completes 1,325 km to End Harmful Fishing Practice

After 87 days at sea, ocean swimmer Jono Ridler is about to finish his record-breaking swim along New Zealand's North Island to ban bottom trawling. Despite online threats, over 55,000 people have signed his petition for ocean protection.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Americans Claim Free "Shares" in National Parks to Protect Them
Planet WinsMar 31

Americans Claim Free "Shares" in National Parks to Protect Them

Two conservation groups launched a stock market-inspired campaign where Americans can claim free symbolic shares in their favorite public lands. The initiative aims to turn widespread support for national parks into visible action that influences political leaders.

Good Good Good3 min read
Teen's Climate Legacy Lives On in Greenwich Beach Cleanup
Planet WinsMar 28

Teen's Climate Legacy Lives On in Greenwich Beach Cleanup

A Connecticut beach cleanup honors Luke Meyers, a teenager who spent his final months creating a climate education exhibit. His passion for protecting the planet continues to inspire his community every Earth Day.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
He Walked 5,000 km to Save the Himalayan Forests
Community HeroesMar 26

He Walked 5,000 km to Save the Himalayan Forests

When loggers came for the trees, villagers wrapped their arms around trunks and refused to move. One man's epic journey turned their courage into a movement that saved an entire mountain range.

The Better India2 min read
Shailene Woodley Pushes for Global Ocean Protection Laws
Planet WinsMar 26

Shailene Woodley Pushes for Global Ocean Protection Laws

Actress and activist Shailene Woodley is championing international agreements to legally protect our oceans. National Geographic named her one of 33 changemakers tackling the world's most critical challenges. ---

National Geographic2 min read
Faith Leaders Walk 328 Miles for New Mexico's Climate Future
Global NewsMar 15

Faith Leaders Walk 328 Miles for New Mexico's Climate Future

Three religious environmentalists trekked 25 days through oil fields and desert to advocate for climate action in New Mexico. Even though their target bill failed, they're planting seeds for future change.

Inside Climate News3 min read
Ex-Cop Reunites with Protester He Arrested 40 Years Ago
Community HeroesMar 11

Ex-Cop Reunites with Protester He Arrested 40 Years Ago

A retired Tasmanian police officer discovered photos of himself as a 19-year-old in a protester's memoir, sparking a heartwarming reunion four decades after a historic environmental blockade. Their reconnection reveals a moment when protests and policing looked remarkably different.

ABC Australia2 min read
Cumnock's Citizen of the Year Tackles Litter Crisis
Acts of KindnessMar 3

Cumnock's Citizen of the Year Tackles Litter Crisis

Keith Campbell has collected thousands of bags of rubbish and painted bridges in his Scottish town, earning him Citizen of the Year. Now he's pushing for government-funded litter crews and school education programs to solve the problem at its roots.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Nobel Laureates Head to Kenya for Climate Justice Summit
Planet WinsFeb 23

Nobel Laureates Head to Kenya for Climate Justice Summit

Four Nobel Peace Prize winners will visit Kenya in March 2026 to honor environmental champion Wangari Maathai and mentor young women climate activists. The gathering brings together leaders who've fought for human rights, peace, and environmental protection across four continents.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Wildlife Trusts Add 3 New Voices to Conservation Team
Community HeroesFeb 18

Wildlife Trusts Add 3 New Voices to Conservation Team

The Wildlife Trusts just recruited an actor-ecologist, marine biologist filmmaker, and musician-zoologist to inspire the UK's push to protect 30% of nature by 2030. Their mission: prove that caring about wildlife isn't just for the privileged few.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
Goa Carnival: 300-Year-Old Festival Thrives With Hope
Planet WinsFeb 14

Goa Carnival: 300-Year-Old Festival Thrives With Hope

Goa's vibrant Carnival has survived 300 years, transforming from an exclusive Portuguese celebration into a community festival where neighbors build floats together to share messages about saving trees, honoring local railways, and celebrating the spirit that makes Goa home.

The Better India2 min read

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