The Mostly Good Environmental News Report covers positive local and global environmental issues, milestones, and activities. The podcast shares good news about the environment, including new protections for sharks and rays, Hanoi's crackdown on toxic air, the Earthshot Prize, and various environmental initiatives and successes. The podcast aims to inspire optimism and hope for the future of the environment.

Takeaways

• Shark and ray protections
• Hanoi's air pollution crackdown
• The Earthshot Prize and environmental initiatives

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:06 New Protections for Sharks and Rays
• 4:54 Hanoi Curbing Air Pollution
• 09:09 The Earthshot Prize
• 12:22 Wildlife Crossings in New Mexico
• 13:17 Chippewa Sturgeon Restoration Project
• 14:21 California Curbing Methane Pollution
• 15:10 Crackdown on Illegal Mining in Indonesia
• 15:59 Legal Rights for Stingless Bees
• 16:55 Closing

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

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