Keywords
environment, conservation, wildlife recovery, urban gardening, positive news, climate change, biodiversity, turtle conservation, renewable energy, ecological restoration,arribada, Lenny Librizzi, Charlie Olson, Mark Latour, Dominique Borel, native plants
Summary
The Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive developments in environmental conservation, including wildlife recovery, urban gardening initiatives, and global efforts to protect biodiversity. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community involvement and innovative solutions in addressing environmental challenges.
Takeaways
The podcast aims to share positive environmental news amidst prevalent negative narratives.
Global bird populations are declining, but some species are recovering due to conservation efforts.
Green sea turtles have moved from endangered to least concern status due to successful conservation measures.
Urban gardening initiatives, like the Native Nursery in Brooklyn, are transforming polluted areas into green spaces.
The Arribada phenomenon in Costa Rica showcases local efforts to protect olive ridley turtles during nesting season.
Public lands are being preserved against proposals for sale to corporate interests in Montana.
New Zealand is taking drastic measures to eliminate feral cats to protect native wildlife.
Poland is transitioning to green energy, surpassing coal production for the first time.
Innovative wind-powered ships are reducing carbon emissions in global shipping.
Research shows that forest expansion can enhance agricultural productivity.
Sound bites
"Green sea turtles are recovering so well."
"New Zealand is eliminating these killer cats."
"Wind-powered ships are making a comeback."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Positive Environmental News
00:51 Wildlife Recovery and Conservation Successes
06:30 Urban Green Spaces: The Native Nursery in Brooklyn
11:21 The Arribada: Olive Ridley Turtles in Costa Rica
14:43 Short Good News Items from Around the World
In this episode of the Mostly Good Environmental News Report, hosts Lenny Librizzi, Charlie Olson and Mark Latour discuss positive developments in environmental news, focusing on the rise of electric vehicles in developing countries, the significance of peatlands in carbon storage, global investments in renewable energy, and community initiatives for environmental action. The conversation highlights the optimistic trends and efforts being made to combat climate change and promote sustainability.
00:00 Introduction
01:12 The Rise of Electric Vehicles in Developing Countries
07:22 The Importance of Peatlands in Carbon Storage
11:04 Norway is increasing investments in renewable energy
11:36 Canadian Sustainable Investing
12:09 Chicago River Swim event
13:07 South Carolina's largest ever conservation easement
13:51 Arnold Schwarzenegger advocates for climate action
14:45 Evangelical groups in Indiana pushing for environmental action.
keywords:
electric vehicles, renewable energy, peatlands, carbon storage, environmental news, climate change, sustainable investing, community action, positive environmental stories, global initiatives, Lenny Librizzi, Mark Latour, Charlie Olson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chicago River, South Carolina, Norway, Indiana, Canada
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Positive Environmental News
01:04 Harnessing Underground Energy for Sustainability
04:30 EPA is enforcing regulations on harmful forever chemicals.
08:28 Historic Treaty for Ocean Protection
12:36 The Rise of Renewable Energy
17:19 Conclusion
Summary:
The Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive developments in environmental issues, focusing on innovative solutions for clean energy, accountability for environmental carcinogens, international treaties for ocean protection, and the rapid growth of renewable energy worldwide. The conversation emphasizes the importance of these advancements in combating climate change and promoting sustainability.
Keywords:
environmental news, clean energy, renewable energy, PFAS, high seas treaty, geothermal energy, accountability, climate change, sustainable solutions, positive impact, solar, wind energy
00:00 Positive Environmental News Overview
01:12 Protecting Gazelles, Antelope and Oryx in the Sahara
04:38 Tidal Energy Breakthrough in Scotland
09:00 Environmental Concerns of Alligator Alcatraz
12:09 Crowd-Sourced Mapping for Climate Resilience
16:04 Balancing Good and Bad Environmental News
Summary
This episode of the Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive environmental initiatives, including conservation efforts in the Sahara, innovations in tidal energy in Scotland, and the importance of crowd-sourced mapping for climate resilience. It also addresses environmental concerns related to the Alligator Alcatraz detention center and discusses the balance of good and bad news in environmental reporting.
Keywords:
environment, conservation, tidal energy, climate change, mapping, wildlife, renewable energy, positive news, Sahara, community efforts, Alligator Alcatraz, Scotland, crowd-sourced mapping
The Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive environmental stories, focusing on conservation efforts and ecological restoration. The conversation covers the successful translocation of woodpeckers in Florida, the ecological impact of wolves on aspen trees in Yellowstone, the invasive python problem in the Everglades, and innovative solutions like the Staten Island Blue Belt. The report also addresses environmental challenges such as pesticide impacts on monarch butterflies and the importance of protecting water sources like Owasco Lake. The discussion concludes with a focus on the effects of marine heat waves and the resurgence of bobcats as a natural control for Lyme disease.
In this episode
00:00 Introduction to Positive Environmental News
01:12 Translocation Success: Woodpeckers in Florida0
5:35 Wolves and Aspen Trees: A Symbiotic Recovery
10:24 The Python Problem: Invasive Species in the Everglades
13:57 Staten Island Blue Belt: Innovative Stormwater Management
17:48 Bad News Snippets: Environmental Challenges
18:21 Monarch Butterflies: Pesticide Poisoning
Protecting water sources of Owasco Lake
The effects of marine heat waves
19:50 Bobcats: Nature's Lyme Disease Control
22:05 Conclusion
Keywords:
Bluebelt, Blue Belt, Albert Appleton, Natural drainage, Storm sewer, Staten Island bluebelt, Staten Island blue belt, Forebay, Red-cockaded woodpecker, Avon Park bombing range, Avon Park Air Force range, Bird translocation, Woodpecker translocation, At-risk species, Python, Burmese python, Everglades python, Marsh rabbits, Bobcat decline, Spy python, Yellowstone aspen, Quaking aspen, Rocky Mountain ecosystem, Elk browsing, Aspen canopy, Gray wolf, Gray wolf and elk
Chapters
00:00 Positive Environmental News Overview
01:06 Reforestation and Wildlife Recovery in Appalachia
04:33 Cities Leading Climate Action
08:27 Solar Energy Growth in the U.S.
12:32 Bird Conservation and Building Safety
15:48 Innovative Startups and Repurposed Materials
19:59 Contextualizing Good News with Challenges
23:43 Good News Snippets and Conservation Efforts
Summary
This Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive environmental developments, focusing on reforestation efforts in Appalachia, urban climate action, solar energy growth, bird conservation initiatives, and innovative startups utilizing repurposed materials. The conversation emphasizes the importance of local actions in addressing global environmental challenges, showcasing success stories and encouraging listeners to engage in sustainable practices.
Keywords
environment, reforestation, wildlife recovery, climate action, solar energy, bird conservation, repurposed materials, environmental news, Central flyway, bird-friendly glass, bird friendly glass, light reduction, silent spring, bird safe window, bird-safe window, warbler, Reunion Tower, McCormick Place, light glare, bird navigation, Appalachian Headwaters, soft edge, forest edge, milkweed corridor, beaver dam, Appalachia, decompacting, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation, inbreeding, wildlife passage corridor, hellbender, salamander diversity, bobcat, camera trap, undergrowth, wild turkeys, Ecovative, Recork, 20 minute neighborhood.
Mark Latour and Lenny Librizzi share postive environmental news stories.
In this episode:
00:00 Positive Environmental News Introduction
01:28 Protecting Apalachicola Bay
05:29 Johnston Atoll Wildlife Refuge
09:18 Reintroduction of Sea Otters
13:00 Agrivoltaics: Merging Agriculture and Solar Energy
Key Words: HB1143; Apalachicola Bay; Apalachicola River; Deepwater Horizon; Riverkeeper; Kill the Drill; DeSantis; Allison Tant; Jason Shoaf; environmental legislation; estuarine reserve; oyster collapse, environment, positive news, legislation, wildlife, wildlife refuge, conservation, solar energy, agrivoltaics, sea otters, Johnston Atoll
Keywords
environment, positive news, climate change, sustainability, innovations, youth activism, river restoration, cool roofs, composting, environmental protection
Summary
In this episode of the Mostly Good Environmental News Report, hosts Lenny Librizzi and Mark Latour discuss various positive environmental developments. They cover innovations such as a new dissolvable plastic, the restoration of rivers through legal protections, the benefits of cool roofs, and a high school student's successful composting initiative. The episode concludes with snippets of environmental news highlighting significant changes and efforts in sustainability.
Takeaways
Scientists in Japan developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater.
The Klamath River restoration shows the impact of dam removal.
Cool roofs can significantly reduce urban heat and energy costs.
Youth activism can lead to real change in schools.
Vermont's plastic bag ban has drastically reduced usage.
India's solar energy is becoming the cheapest power source.
Legal protections for rivers are gaining traction globally.
Cool roofs can help combat climate change effectively.
One student's determination led to composting in her school.
Environmental news often highlights positive changes and innovations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Positive Environmental News
01:09 Innovative Ocean-Degradable Plastics
03:18 Reviving Rivers: Legal Protections and Restoration
06:28 The Impact of Cool Roofs on Urban Environments
09:57 Student-Led Composting Initiatives in Schools
13:05 Good News Snippets: Environmental Success Stories
16:13 educational-transition-high.wav
In this Episode:
00:58 Wildlife Bridge Project in Arizona
03:22 Isle of Nevis: A Renewable Energy Leader
06:35 Microsoft's Green Cement Initiative
09:30 Dolphins in the East River
13:35 Monarch Butterflies: A Good News, Bad News Story
17:14 Fighting Wildlife Smuggling with Ex-Agents
22:06 Innovative Sand Battery Technology
25:37 Positive Environmental Developments
26:54 Concerning Global Environmental Issues
In this episode
00:00 Introduction to Mostly Good Environmental News
01:06 Chesapeake Bay's Oysters Comeback
05:16 Breaking Through Climate Apathy
08:49 Protecting Wildlife from Offshore Wind Farms
12:26 Improving Public Transportation to Reduce Car Use
15:55 Blocking Phosphate Mining Near National Parks
18:38 Reviving Wind Power in Shipping Industry
21:43 Activating the Climate Silent Majority
In this episode:
Newly Protected Parklands in Mexico
Church Forests In Ethiopia Saving Trees
Climate Change to be Taught in Illinois High Schools
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The Controversial De-Extinction of Dire Wolves
Recycling Food Waste
Sandhill Crane Migration
In this episode we share good news about :
How Switzerland Cleaned up Its Rivers,
Boise, Idaho using Geothermal Energy to heat 500 buildings,
Cactus poachers being caught and heavily fined,
More people riding bikes in the USA ,especially young people,
Australia saving 75 million acres of bushland,
iNaturalist citizen scientists discover or rediscover species,
Drones and Sensors being used to detect wildfires,
A quieter New York City thanks to Congestion pricing
In this episode:
US Fish and Wildlife reimbursing hunters for Using Lead free bullets
Europe's New Dark Sky Sanctuary
New York's solar installations a year ahead of schedule
Small Urban Patches of Wildflowers as good for biodiversity as large meadows
Geothermal and hot rocks energy storage
Giant Batteries (caverns and pumped storage may be answer to intermittent energy from wind and solar
Short reports on:
Cloud Milking
Azores Marine Protected Area : A Model for Conservation
Tulip Trees: Nature's Carbon Capture Champions
Urban Beekeeping : Buzzing Good News from NYC
Paris Goes Green : Replacing Parking with Trees
Illegal Fishing : Drug Cartels and Their Environmental Impact