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Major news from the UN International Court of Justice today, as they release an advisory opinion on the key responsibilities of nations to tackle climate change.
Full article online at environmentaloptimism.wordpress.com/2025/07/23/i...
#goodgreennews #climate #nature #justice #policy #action
Full article online at environmentaloptimism.wordpress.com/2025/07/23/i...
#goodgreennews #climate #nature #justice #policy #action
July 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Major news from the UN International Court of Justice today, as they release an advisory opinion on the key responsibilities of nations to tackle climate change.
Full article online at environmentaloptimism.wordpress.com/2025/07/23/i...
#goodgreennews #climate #nature #justice #policy #action
Full article online at environmentaloptimism.wordpress.com/2025/07/23/i...
#goodgreennews #climate #nature #justice #policy #action
The UK will ratify the High Seas Treaty, ministers have announced!
The Treaty is a vital global agreement to improve the protection of our marine #environment and the threatened wildlife that lives in it.
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#ocean #goodgreennews #nature
The Treaty is a vital global agreement to improve the protection of our marine #environment and the threatened wildlife that lives in it.
Read more: environmentaloptimism.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/u...
#ocean #goodgreennews #nature
June 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The UK will ratify the High Seas Treaty, ministers have announced!
The Treaty is a vital global agreement to improve the protection of our marine #environment and the threatened wildlife that lives in it.
Read more: environmentaloptimism.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/u...
#ocean #goodgreennews #nature
The Treaty is a vital global agreement to improve the protection of our marine #environment and the threatened wildlife that lives in it.
Read more: environmentaloptimism.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/u...
#ocean #goodgreennews #nature
BREAKING NEWS: Japanese scientists have developed a plastic that dissolves in water without releasing microplastics. 🧴🌊
This alternative biodegradable material could be key in tackling the plastic crisis and reducing plastic pollution in our oceans!
Find out more below.
#goodgreennews #nature
This alternative biodegradable material could be key in tackling the plastic crisis and reducing plastic pollution in our oceans!
Find out more below.
#goodgreennews #nature
April 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Japanese scientists have developed a plastic that dissolves in water without releasing microplastics. 🧴🌊
This alternative biodegradable material could be key in tackling the plastic crisis and reducing plastic pollution in our oceans!
Find out more below.
#goodgreennews #nature
This alternative biodegradable material could be key in tackling the plastic crisis and reducing plastic pollution in our oceans!
Find out more below.
#goodgreennews #nature
Oil Spills are devastating for our oceans, its marine life and our own health. But nanomaterials may be a saving grace!
These tiny particles could help us clean up oil spills, soaking up oil without releasing toxic chemicals into the ocean themselves.
#nature #goodgreennews #oil #gas #climate #eco
These tiny particles could help us clean up oil spills, soaking up oil without releasing toxic chemicals into the ocean themselves.
#nature #goodgreennews #oil #gas #climate #eco
April 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
850 NEW OCEAN SPECIES DISCOVERED! 🌊🦈
The Ocean Census project has made huge strides in exploring our oceans, discovering over 850 new species unknown to science! These amazing finds will help scientists improve conservation efforts for ocean ecosystems.
#nature #goodgreennews #ocean #animal #news
The Ocean Census project has made huge strides in exploring our oceans, discovering over 850 new species unknown to science! These amazing finds will help scientists improve conservation efforts for ocean ecosystems.
#nature #goodgreennews #ocean #animal #news
April 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
850 NEW OCEAN SPECIES DISCOVERED! 🌊🦈
The Ocean Census project has made huge strides in exploring our oceans, discovering over 850 new species unknown to science! These amazing finds will help scientists improve conservation efforts for ocean ecosystems.
#nature #goodgreennews #ocean #animal #news
The Ocean Census project has made huge strides in exploring our oceans, discovering over 850 new species unknown to science! These amazing finds will help scientists improve conservation efforts for ocean ecosystems.
#nature #goodgreennews #ocean #animal #news
Woodland Trust sows 75,000+ seeds across Devon and Cornwall in order to triple the area of temperate rainforest ecosystems in the UK! 🌱🌳👏
By taking to the skies, the Woodland Trust have been able to make a major step forwards in boosting British biodiversity!
#nature #flowers #goodgreennews #birds
By taking to the skies, the Woodland Trust have been able to make a major step forwards in boosting British biodiversity!
#nature #flowers #goodgreennews #birds
April 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Woodland Trust sows 75,000+ seeds across Devon and Cornwall in order to triple the area of temperate rainforest ecosystems in the UK! 🌱🌳👏
By taking to the skies, the Woodland Trust have been able to make a major step forwards in boosting British biodiversity!
#nature #flowers #goodgreennews #birds
By taking to the skies, the Woodland Trust have been able to make a major step forwards in boosting British biodiversity!
#nature #flowers #goodgreennews #birds
With Monarch Butterfly populations seeing fewer numbers each year, this comes as great news!
The population of these pollinators have seen a rebound in Mexico thanks to recent #conservation efforts in the country. Find out more below!
#goodgreennews #nature #climate #animal #naturewriting #scicomm
The population of these pollinators have seen a rebound in Mexico thanks to recent #conservation efforts in the country. Find out more below!
#goodgreennews #nature #climate #animal #naturewriting #scicomm
April 7, 2025 at 6:48 AM
With Monarch Butterfly populations seeing fewer numbers each year, this comes as great news!
The population of these pollinators have seen a rebound in Mexico thanks to recent #conservation efforts in the country. Find out more below!
#goodgreennews #nature #climate #animal #naturewriting #scicomm
The population of these pollinators have seen a rebound in Mexico thanks to recent #conservation efforts in the country. Find out more below!
#goodgreennews #nature #climate #animal #naturewriting #scicomm
Happy #WorldAquaticAnimalDay! 🌊🐬🐙
Today is a day to celebrate and raise awareness for the wonderful #species that call our waters home - what’s your favourite aquatic #animal? Tell us in the comments below ⬇️
(Ours is the Green Sea Turtle!)
#goodgreennews #animal #nature #ocean #river #turtle
Today is a day to celebrate and raise awareness for the wonderful #species that call our waters home - what’s your favourite aquatic #animal? Tell us in the comments below ⬇️
(Ours is the Green Sea Turtle!)
#goodgreennews #animal #nature #ocean #river #turtle
April 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Happy #WorldAquaticAnimalDay! 🌊🐬🐙
Today is a day to celebrate and raise awareness for the wonderful #species that call our waters home - what’s your favourite aquatic #animal? Tell us in the comments below ⬇️
(Ours is the Green Sea Turtle!)
#goodgreennews #animal #nature #ocean #river #turtle
Today is a day to celebrate and raise awareness for the wonderful #species that call our waters home - what’s your favourite aquatic #animal? Tell us in the comments below ⬇️
(Ours is the Green Sea Turtle!)
#goodgreennews #animal #nature #ocean #river #turtle
Scientists discover the goings-on of the early months of a Polar Bear’s life!
Not much is known about a #polarbear cub’s first few months, but now, researchers have uncovered some fascinating detail, thanks to new evidence collected by camera. Find more below!
#nature #photography #goodgreennews
Not much is known about a #polarbear cub’s first few months, but now, researchers have uncovered some fascinating detail, thanks to new evidence collected by camera. Find more below!
#nature #photography #goodgreennews
April 2, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Scientists discover the goings-on of the early months of a Polar Bear’s life!
Not much is known about a #polarbear cub’s first few months, but now, researchers have uncovered some fascinating detail, thanks to new evidence collected by camera. Find more below!
#nature #photography #goodgreennews
Not much is known about a #polarbear cub’s first few months, but now, researchers have uncovered some fascinating detail, thanks to new evidence collected by camera. Find more below!
#nature #photography #goodgreennews
How could we improve #plastic recycling?
A new process has been able to recover 94% of the pieces making up plastic bottles, promising a more efficient and sustainable recycling method.
This is really positive news for tackling the plastic crisis!
#nature #goodgreennews #climate #naturewriting
A new process has been able to recover 94% of the pieces making up plastic bottles, promising a more efficient and sustainable recycling method.
This is really positive news for tackling the plastic crisis!
#nature #goodgreennews #climate #naturewriting
March 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
How could we improve #plastic recycling?
A new process has been able to recover 94% of the pieces making up plastic bottles, promising a more efficient and sustainable recycling method.
This is really positive news for tackling the plastic crisis!
#nature #goodgreennews #climate #naturewriting
A new process has been able to recover 94% of the pieces making up plastic bottles, promising a more efficient and sustainable recycling method.
This is really positive news for tackling the plastic crisis!
#nature #goodgreennews #climate #naturewriting
How successful are turtle releases?
Very, it turns out! Research by @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social has found that rescued sea turtles live for years after release back into the #ocean, proving this method of #conservation and protection is vitally effective!
#goodgreennews #nature #turtle #news
Very, it turns out! Research by @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social has found that rescued sea turtles live for years after release back into the #ocean, proving this method of #conservation and protection is vitally effective!
#goodgreennews #nature #turtle #news
March 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
How successful are turtle releases?
Very, it turns out! Research by @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social has found that rescued sea turtles live for years after release back into the #ocean, proving this method of #conservation and protection is vitally effective!
#goodgreennews #nature #turtle #news
Very, it turns out! Research by @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social has found that rescued sea turtles live for years after release back into the #ocean, proving this method of #conservation and protection is vitally effective!
#goodgreennews #nature #turtle #news
The #Future of the endangered African Penguin may be more secure thanks to new #conservation efforts!
The South African fishing industry has placed protections around key islands these rare #birds call home in efforts to reduce their risk of extinction.
#nature #spring #furry #goodgreennews #news
The South African fishing industry has placed protections around key islands these rare #birds call home in efforts to reduce their risk of extinction.
#nature #spring #furry #goodgreennews #news
March 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The #Future of the endangered African Penguin may be more secure thanks to new #conservation efforts!
The South African fishing industry has placed protections around key islands these rare #birds call home in efforts to reduce their risk of extinction.
#nature #spring #furry #goodgreennews #news
The South African fishing industry has placed protections around key islands these rare #birds call home in efforts to reduce their risk of extinction.
#nature #spring #furry #goodgreennews #news
Whale pee is saving the ocean!
New research has found that whale urine is able to move vast quantities of vital nutrients across thousands of miles - equivalent to the distance between #Hawaii and #Alaska - keeping the #ocean healthy and thriving!
The wonders of #nature!
#goodgreennews #wildlife
New research has found that whale urine is able to move vast quantities of vital nutrients across thousands of miles - equivalent to the distance between #Hawaii and #Alaska - keeping the #ocean healthy and thriving!
The wonders of #nature!
#goodgreennews #wildlife
March 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Ozone Layer Is Healing!
A new study has confirmed the hole in the #ozone layer - a vital barrier against highly #radioactive sunlight rays - is healing thanks to global efforts to reduce the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and gases!
Some great positive news!
#nature #sunlight #goodgreennews
A new study has confirmed the hole in the #ozone layer - a vital barrier against highly #radioactive sunlight rays - is healing thanks to global efforts to reduce the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and gases!
Some great positive news!
#nature #sunlight #goodgreennews
March 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The Ozone Layer Is Healing!
A new study has confirmed the hole in the #ozone layer - a vital barrier against highly #radioactive sunlight rays - is healing thanks to global efforts to reduce the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and gases!
Some great positive news!
#nature #sunlight #goodgreennews
A new study has confirmed the hole in the #ozone layer - a vital barrier against highly #radioactive sunlight rays - is healing thanks to global efforts to reduce the use of ozone-depleting chemicals and gases!
Some great positive news!
#nature #sunlight #goodgreennews
#CoralReef Fish are adapting to rising temperatures in the Arabian Gulf!
By analysing their genetics, scientists hope to identify these warming-resistant genes to boost the adaptability other #fish species to #ClimateChange!
#nature #wildlife #landscape #goodgreennews #naturewriting #climate #news
By analysing their genetics, scientists hope to identify these warming-resistant genes to boost the adaptability other #fish species to #ClimateChange!
#nature #wildlife #landscape #goodgreennews #naturewriting #climate #news
March 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#CoralReef Fish are adapting to rising temperatures in the Arabian Gulf!
By analysing their genetics, scientists hope to identify these warming-resistant genes to boost the adaptability other #fish species to #ClimateChange!
#nature #wildlife #landscape #goodgreennews #naturewriting #climate #news
By analysing their genetics, scientists hope to identify these warming-resistant genes to boost the adaptability other #fish species to #ClimateChange!
#nature #wildlife #landscape #goodgreennews #naturewriting #climate #news
What are your thoughts on bringing back #Wolves to #Scotland? 🐺🏴
New research has found that doing so could be vital in boosting Scottish #biodiversity and tackling #ClimateChange!
What will the future hold for these wonderful animals?
#goodgreennews #nature #conservation #climateaction #bluesky
New research has found that doing so could be vital in boosting Scottish #biodiversity and tackling #ClimateChange!
What will the future hold for these wonderful animals?
#goodgreennews #nature #conservation #climateaction #bluesky
March 10, 2025 at 11:37 AM
What are your thoughts on bringing back #Wolves to #Scotland? 🐺🏴
New research has found that doing so could be vital in boosting Scottish #biodiversity and tackling #ClimateChange!
What will the future hold for these wonderful animals?
#goodgreennews #nature #conservation #climateaction #bluesky
New research has found that doing so could be vital in boosting Scottish #biodiversity and tackling #ClimateChange!
What will the future hold for these wonderful animals?
#goodgreennews #nature #conservation #climateaction #bluesky
A win for UK #Conservation!
#Beavers, extinct in the UK since the 16th century, though they have been reintroduced to some private lands, are being welcomed back with open arms. The UK government has announced its support of wild reintroductions!
#nature #bluesky #goodgreennews #animal #wildlife
#Beavers, extinct in the UK since the 16th century, though they have been reintroduced to some private lands, are being welcomed back with open arms. The UK government has announced its support of wild reintroductions!
#nature #bluesky #goodgreennews #animal #wildlife
March 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A win for UK #Conservation!
#Beavers, extinct in the UK since the 16th century, though they have been reintroduced to some private lands, are being welcomed back with open arms. The UK government has announced its support of wild reintroductions!
#nature #bluesky #goodgreennews #animal #wildlife
#Beavers, extinct in the UK since the 16th century, though they have been reintroduced to some private lands, are being welcomed back with open arms. The UK government has announced its support of wild reintroductions!
#nature #bluesky #goodgreennews #animal #wildlife
Vital action for #nature has been agreed! World governments at #COP16 have agreed to provide $200 billion a year to boost #conservation and the protection of the world’s nature and #biodiversity.
The world now waits to see if this action is taken.
#landscape #goodgreennews #StandUpForScience
The world now waits to see if this action is taken.
#landscape #goodgreennews #StandUpForScience
March 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Vital action for #nature has been agreed! World governments at #COP16 have agreed to provide $200 billion a year to boost #conservation and the protection of the world’s nature and #biodiversity.
The world now waits to see if this action is taken.
#landscape #goodgreennews #StandUpForScience
The world now waits to see if this action is taken.
#landscape #goodgreennews #StandUpForScience
Some great #positive news for the world’s #coral reefs!
Newly designed underwater lights could boost coral recovery by attracting the zooplankton they feed on for growth.
This could prove vital in future #conservation efforts for the world’s reefs and #oceans.
#nature #wildlife #goodgreennews
Newly designed underwater lights could boost coral recovery by attracting the zooplankton they feed on for growth.
This could prove vital in future #conservation efforts for the world’s reefs and #oceans.
#nature #wildlife #goodgreennews
March 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Some great #positive news for the world’s #coral reefs!
Newly designed underwater lights could boost coral recovery by attracting the zooplankton they feed on for growth.
This could prove vital in future #conservation efforts for the world’s reefs and #oceans.
#nature #wildlife #goodgreennews
Newly designed underwater lights could boost coral recovery by attracting the zooplankton they feed on for growth.
This could prove vital in future #conservation efforts for the world’s reefs and #oceans.
#nature #wildlife #goodgreennews
It’s #WorldWildlifeDay, so here’s our favourite positive #wildlife news of the last few weeks!
Scientists have created an AI able to predict where #whales will be found along the coast to help guide ships away and reduce collisions!
#goodgreennews #positivenews #news #animal #conservation #ocean
Scientists have created an AI able to predict where #whales will be found along the coast to help guide ships away and reduce collisions!
#goodgreennews #positivenews #news #animal #conservation #ocean
March 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM
It’s #WorldWildlifeDay, so here’s our favourite positive #wildlife news of the last few weeks!
Scientists have created an AI able to predict where #whales will be found along the coast to help guide ships away and reduce collisions!
#goodgreennews #positivenews #news #animal #conservation #ocean
Scientists have created an AI able to predict where #whales will be found along the coast to help guide ships away and reduce collisions!
#goodgreennews #positivenews #news #animal #conservation #ocean
We’re hopping mad for this! 🐸
33 baby Southern Darwin’s Frogs were recently born at @londonzoo.bsky.social.
This is a great step in the effort to rescue the #endangered species from a deadly fungus tearing through the population in their native home of #Chile.
#frog #nature #goodgreennews #birds
33 baby Southern Darwin’s Frogs were recently born at @londonzoo.bsky.social.
This is a great step in the effort to rescue the #endangered species from a deadly fungus tearing through the population in their native home of #Chile.
#frog #nature #goodgreennews #birds
February 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We’re hopping mad for this! 🐸
33 baby Southern Darwin’s Frogs were recently born at @londonzoo.bsky.social.
This is a great step in the effort to rescue the #endangered species from a deadly fungus tearing through the population in their native home of #Chile.
#frog #nature #goodgreennews #birds
33 baby Southern Darwin’s Frogs were recently born at @londonzoo.bsky.social.
This is a great step in the effort to rescue the #endangered species from a deadly fungus tearing through the population in their native home of #Chile.
#frog #nature #goodgreennews #birds
Some great #Insect news for your feed!
16 new species of #grasshopper have been discovered in the deserts of the #USA and #Mexico!
This is #positive news for #conservation of grasshoppers, the #birds that rely on them and other species in the ecosystem.
#nature #landscape #wildlife #goodgreennews
16 new species of #grasshopper have been discovered in the deserts of the #USA and #Mexico!
This is #positive news for #conservation of grasshoppers, the #birds that rely on them and other species in the ecosystem.
#nature #landscape #wildlife #goodgreennews
February 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Some great #Insect news for your feed!
16 new species of #grasshopper have been discovered in the deserts of the #USA and #Mexico!
This is #positive news for #conservation of grasshoppers, the #birds that rely on them and other species in the ecosystem.
#nature #landscape #wildlife #goodgreennews
16 new species of #grasshopper have been discovered in the deserts of the #USA and #Mexico!
This is #positive news for #conservation of grasshoppers, the #birds that rely on them and other species in the ecosystem.
#nature #landscape #wildlife #goodgreennews
How could the Ice Age be helping our modern #conservation efforts? 🥶
#IceAge plants are helping us to prepare for future extinctions caused by #climatechange.
🧬 Using #ancient plant DNA, we could predict which plants need the most protection.
#goodgreennews #naturewriting #nature #news #positive
#IceAge plants are helping us to prepare for future extinctions caused by #climatechange.
🧬 Using #ancient plant DNA, we could predict which plants need the most protection.
#goodgreennews #naturewriting #nature #news #positive
February 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
How could the Ice Age be helping our modern #conservation efforts? 🥶
#IceAge plants are helping us to prepare for future extinctions caused by #climatechange.
🧬 Using #ancient plant DNA, we could predict which plants need the most protection.
#goodgreennews #naturewriting #nature #news #positive
#IceAge plants are helping us to prepare for future extinctions caused by #climatechange.
🧬 Using #ancient plant DNA, we could predict which plants need the most protection.
#goodgreennews #naturewriting #nature #news #positive
Who doesn’t love a turtle? 💙
10 endangered sea turtles were recently released back into the ocean after rescue and rehabilitation by the @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social.
This is wonderful news for these beautiful species 🐢
#nature #turtle #animal #conservation #goodgreennews #ocean
10 endangered sea turtles were recently released back into the ocean after rescue and rehabilitation by the @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social.
This is wonderful news for these beautiful species 🐢
#nature #turtle #animal #conservation #goodgreennews #ocean
February 14, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Who doesn’t love a turtle? 💙
10 endangered sea turtles were recently released back into the ocean after rescue and rehabilitation by the @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social.
This is wonderful news for these beautiful species 🐢
#nature #turtle #animal #conservation #goodgreennews #ocean
10 endangered sea turtles were recently released back into the ocean after rescue and rehabilitation by the @newenglandaquarium.bsky.social.
This is wonderful news for these beautiful species 🐢
#nature #turtle #animal #conservation #goodgreennews #ocean
Have we told you about the FireAid concerts?
#FireAid was held in late January to raise money for those who lost their homes in the LA #wildfires last month, and so far it’s raised $100 million for fire relief! Donations are still welcome.
#goodgreennews #positivenews #naturewriting #nature #news
#FireAid was held in late January to raise money for those who lost their homes in the LA #wildfires last month, and so far it’s raised $100 million for fire relief! Donations are still welcome.
#goodgreennews #positivenews #naturewriting #nature #news
February 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Have we told you about the FireAid concerts?
#FireAid was held in late January to raise money for those who lost their homes in the LA #wildfires last month, and so far it’s raised $100 million for fire relief! Donations are still welcome.
#goodgreennews #positivenews #naturewriting #nature #news
#FireAid was held in late January to raise money for those who lost their homes in the LA #wildfires last month, and so far it’s raised $100 million for fire relief! Donations are still welcome.
#goodgreennews #positivenews #naturewriting #nature #news