The Good News Podcast

An experiment from the 80s is still yielding results today- and it's all thanks for gophers!Read more about the gophers and the fungi here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, new tech hopes to help kids with shots and adults with chronic pain!Read more about the technology here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new rule should help you cancel a membership you forgot about.Read more about the click to cancel rule here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

African giant pouched rats are full of surprises- they can sniff all sorts of things! Read more about the rats here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, the spooOOOkiest season gets a spooky poem! Happy Halloween! 🎃 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From Australia, conservationists engineer a special pathway for turtles.Read more about the tunnels here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A simple product that can help make household appliances a bit easier to use.Read more about kit here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a library has added to its collection and very fun and furry way. Since this episode first aired, these cats have caught on in libraries all over- from Colorado to Connecticut! (And also, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and I'm sure other places too!)Read more about library robopets here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Space seeds are thriving here on Earth- the moon trees!Learn more about recent moon tree plantings here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A story right in the TGNP wheelhouse- a pooch going above and beyond to find help for her puparent. Read more about the good pup Gita here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A painting that was found in a basement and (moderately) loved by a family, is the real deal.Read more about the painting here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An amazing competition to help folks get in touch with nature. Read more about tree hugging and forest bathing here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's almost fat bear week again, so this episode from the archive is right on time! Check out some bears and maybe help a hiker too.Learn more about the bears here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A potential frustration is turned into a fanciful, fish-full neighborhood landmark.Read more about the aquarium here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

California is going back and closing a loophole to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in the world. Read more about the new rules here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new and valuable way to use AI chatbots- tailored debunking!Read more about Debunkbot here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An impressive (and unexpectedly international) tale of maritime rescue.Read more about the rescue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Big energy news coming out of the UK and a very real example of the green energy transition. Read more about the station shut down here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, sheep practicing "solar grazing" can be a win-win! Read more about sheep helping out here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, research from the UK has identified a quick, easy, and cheap way to help keep playground air clear. Read more about the published study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a story from last year- the migration is happening now and it's trackable! Learn more about the team and their progress here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

LEGO has been on an eco-journey for years at this point. Now, they're making more and shelling out for the green stuff. Read more about LEGO's efforts here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A discovery from the bottom of the Baltic Sea shines light on our love of bubbly drinksRead more about the shipwreck here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new addition to the Portland International Airport employee roster is making flying a bit more fun.Read more about the therapy llamas here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dogs are getting to work reintroducing native plants to an urban nature reserve. Read more about the project (and see some pup pics) here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, three tales of tomes taking their time to tour... and come back home. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Drones are coming to Everest to grab trash and safely zip it down the mountain. Read more about the cleanup efforts here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a story from a year ago- the Klamath Dams are on the way out! Read more about the progress here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An internship opportunity for the college-bound cow cuddler. Read more about the internship here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An experiment in Copenhagen to make tourism a little easier on the environment!Read more about CopenPay here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Royal Mint in the UK is experimenting with doing something a little different with trash- mining it! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A cat makes a break from it- and gets his freedom!Read more about Chapo here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a (surprisingly) developing story about an old, famous tree!Read more about the Sycamore Gap tree shoots here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, universal images are being made more universally accessible!Read more descriptions in the article here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A cat has been hired to a VERY serious role in the Lithuanian government. Good for you Rango!Read more about Rango here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The US Women's Water Polo team has an amazing fan, sponsor, and ambassador. And her wears a clock! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new drone that looks like a dog wearing a vacuum! Now THAT is some good news.Read more about VERO here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a novel and lovely way to slow folks down ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A science-y food startup called Savor is building the butter of... the FUTURE!Read more about future-butter here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Researchers have used radar data to learn more about our lunar dance partner. Read more about the tunnel here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

More dogs with jobs on in this episode - lifesaving pups out on the beach! Listen to NPR's interview here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For the first time, new parents at the 2024 Olympics will have a special spot to connect with their little ones. Read more about the nursery here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A midnight theft. A mysterious stranger. A squad of gnomes. It's a good news caper!Read more about the gnomes here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Goats are coming back to Riverside Park in NYC! According to the Riverside Park Conservancy:“Thanks to the goat crew’s hard work at 120th Street over the past four summers, the human staff at the Conservancy and NYC Parks now have access to a much clearer slope, with the success of the goats’ work at that location, native understory and large trees to fill in gaps can be installed, protecting the existing mature tree canopy. The Conservancy is thrilled for the goats to bring their big appetites further uptown.”This year's goats are: Charlise, Chico, Godiva, Mallomar, Paris, Romeo, and Turbo. Like past years, New Yorkers can vote for best goat- can't wait to find out who wins! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A YouTube lawncare creator helps a cat and the cat helpers too!Check out the GoFundMe here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After a passionate public campaign, trains in Boston are getting a fun upgrade- a fungrade! Read more about the upgrade here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a rose breeding company makes history with their newest type. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A thrift store find turns out to be second hand or maybe like... 200th hand. Read more about the repatriation here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two solar projects are popping up in neat spots! Solar for everybody! Learn more about the Detroit project hereLearn more about the coal mine project hereRead more about solar power milestones here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a story about a cool tool for cleaning up water ways. Since this first aired, WasteShark has gone to work in all sorts of places like Lake Ilopango in El Salvador and Hudson River Park in NYC. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★