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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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

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SEEd - Sustainability and Environmental Education @seeducating.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Just 1 week to go to complete our Attitudes to Sustainability Survey! This survey is a global representative of the views and thoughts of youth on sustainability and climate change, and in this data collection period, we're near 1,000 voices! Help us reach the target: se-ed.org.uk/how-to-get-s...

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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

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SEEd - Sustainability and Environmental Education @seeducating.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Did you know young people are positively impacting the mental health of their schools and communities? 🌱💙 Our Young Changemakers students are doing just that - and a group at Clifton College, Bristol have created a positive eco newsletter to do so! 😊🌍 Give it a read at: issuu.com/cliftoncolle...

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SEEd - Sustainability and Environmental Education @seeducating.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Calling all nature lovers! What are you doing this #EarthMonth to support our planet? 🌍🌱 Here's three easy actions you can take at home to boost your #sustainability in April. Let us know which you'll try and what ideas you have! If you need us, we'll be out creating a compost heap... 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 #nature

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Possibly a very exciting revelation in ocean research reducing the risk posed to researchers in more remote and treacherous regions of the ocean!

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 07/04/2025

The future of vehicles is electric, there are fantastic European electric cars available now - we need to be talking about how consumers are switching and how charging point infrastructure has improved - we need to keep talking about that because fossil fuel companies keep spreading misinformation

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

New paper alert! This study has found that making use of small, molecular heaters, we could improve crop yields! Not only will this boost the amount of food we can produce to sustain our growing population, but it could mean we can use less land and space to do so, leaving more for #nature!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

This is very exciting! Finland is now incredibly close to cutting out coal from its power system entirely, with the last coal-powered power plant shutting down in favour of renewable energy! Go Finland! 🇫🇮🥳 #goodgreennews #nature #coal #climatechange #climate #renewables

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

This new study reveals a concerning concept - that the ocean warming in the Southern Ocean could be more damaging to the planet than that in the Arctic. Warming in the Southern Ocean is wreaking havoc on the ice of Antarctica and tropical rainfall - all the more reason to tackle climate change!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Awesome news this - get on there while it’s still available!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Any ecologists out there who can help? Get in touch with Jack!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Happy Earth Month to all who celebrate! 💚🌍 By which we mean everyone! We’re so grateful to all those fighting for our planet! Despite the state of the climate crisis, we truly believe if we all keep fighting, we can make change in the systems oppressing our home. #earthmonth #earth #nature #birds

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

How Wild Forests Change Rivers* A branch covered in ivy falls into a river during a storm, and begins to collect leaves, twigs, + other debris, creating a dam. With a flood, there's every chance a new, different, channel will be carved out. Such processes are a constant in the rainforest here. 🌎

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

As vital as wind farms are - and we certainly need more - putting one on peatland is a rather silly idea. Peat is vital in a springing and storing #carbon from the atmosphere and is key in tackling #climatechange so destroying it to creat wind farms may not be the best… petition away! #nature #act

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Adam Markham @adammarkham.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Fantastic thread by @patricepottier.bsky.social summarizing their team's work on climate threats to amphibians. Over 100 species already at thermal limits, & many more will be. Extreme heat really important, including at hourly level, & conserving microclimate refuge vital. Read the thread! 🐸 🧪 🌎

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

More evidence of the need to put better emphasis on protection of key species and implementing more fishing quotas!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Another cool paper out recently! This explored the role of sea urchins in habitat creation off New South Wales, Australia. Though finding warming oceans are pushing them out of northern NSW, migrating south and developing warm temperature adaptations could help them mitigate climate change’s impact

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

This vital new paper has discovered that some #lizard species are adapting (slightly) to #climatechange. Pregnant females are finding ways to ensure their eggs are kept at a safe temperature so a healthy clutch of babies are born, despite this adaptation having adverse impacts on the mother.

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

This is great news for both science research and climate science alike - with the defunding of research in the USA, it’s great to see European universities supporting the amazing scientists out there to continue their work!

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WWF UK @wwf.org.uk · 23/03/2025

A big THANK YOU to everyone who took part in #EarthHour 🌎 Whether you were able to switch off or not, be sure to take some time today and get your #DailyDoseOfNature! 🌳✨

Image of a hedgehog photographed in a garden at night, UK.

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

A new study has revealed the rising global temperature will affect our ability to grow 30+ major crops in low-latitude regions (close to the equator). It also highlights the potential for us to adapt to this change, shifting to growing crops better suited to these temperatures. #nature #climate

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

#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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Exciting discovery and research that could help us better equip coral reefs for life in a warmer climate!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Impressive feat of nature caught on camera

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SEEd - Sustainability and Environmental Education @seeducating.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

"To live sustainably, we need to something harder than caring for humanity: prioritise the interests of the rest of creation." Read our latest blog, "From Protest to Partnership" by James Hollway and explore his journey in fighting for change! se-ed.org.uk/from-protest... #edusky #protest #blog

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From Protest to Partnership: A Shift in Perspective | SEEd Blogs

James Hollway explores his journey from protests with Extinction Rebellion to partnering with organisations such as SEEd to enact change.

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 13/03/2025

In 2025, Mongabay will be increasing coverage of pangolins, the world’s most trafficked mammals. As part of this effort, we are hosting a webinar on March 27 to discuss how journalists can improve reporting on their illegal trade. Live on YouTube and LinkedIn. Register: forms.gle/ZEkevwtD8SVK...

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Awesome new research proving the importance of ensuring ocean ecosystems and habitats are properly connected with others and freshwater/estuarine ones! By enhancing connectivity between ecosystems we can promote better carbon uptake and mitigate climate change!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Another study proving the detrimental impacts of 1) deep sea mining and 2) attacking nature before understanding what exactly we are doing to it. All more evidence for the need for a deep sea treaty!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Great news for the fired staff of America’s National Parks - the first step in tackling the insanity of destroying these vital areas for nature and the livelihoods of those who have dedicated their life’s work to caring for them 💚

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Beavers are officially, legally, coming back to the UK - if you’ve not heard much about these wonderful creatures, here’s a few facts about their role in ecosystems!

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

If you’re US-based and truly believe in the importance of science and research, see if there’s a rally event near you to show your support!

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 03/03/2025

Renewable hydrogen could be the key to a clean, fossil-free future - but how do we scale it up sustainably? Gustav Berggren @uu.se is pioneering a new approach, replacing rare metal catalysts with a blend of biological processes and synthetic chemistry. 👉 buff.ly/438BunK #FrontierResearch 🧪

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A groundbreaking approach offers clean hydrogen using synthetic biology

Renewable hydrogen fuel has for many years loomed on the horizon, promising the ultimate clean energy carrier. Using electricity to split hydrogen from water would allow us to capture the energy…

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Environmental Optimism @envoptimism.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

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

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