
Edition 50: August 7, 2026
Can you believe there’s now 50 editions of Good Climate News that cover hundreds of stories of progress on climate?
A weekly periodical about evidence-based progress on climate written by sustainability scientist Alaina Wood.
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Can you believe there’s now 50 editions of Good Climate News that cover hundreds of stories of progress on climate?

From Greenpeace going after the world’s biggest meat company to scientists discovering a once believed dead coral reef is actually full of life, all hope is certainly not lost for saving our planet.

It's still not to late to address the climate crisis despite all the horrific wildfires, heatwaves, and floods the world has experienced over the past couple months.

Turkish activists help take down a coal-fired power plant expansion, New York enacts a moratorium on data centers, and more!

From Arizona building dozens of wildlife crossings to the Philippines quickly becoming the world's largest purchaser of solar panels, the fight to protect our planet is far from over.

There is still hope between the heatwaves because electric vehicles are helping save thousands of lives across China, researchers are discovering more climate resilient coral reefs, and more!

From a record-breaking nesting season for leatherback sea turtles to solar-powered fridges reducing food waste for farmers across Africa, the fight to save our planet is far from lost!

Read about how a California community permanently banned data centers, why clean energy is helping Europe save billions in energy imports, and more in the latest edition.

Between rapid battery deployment in Australia and recent clean energy investments across Africa, 2026 sure is looking like it’ll be a pivotal year for climate action.

Between a major city banning climate-damaging advertisements and nearly 60 countries agreeing to phase out fossil fuels, there's still plenty of hope for a better future.