Today, we have a guest post by Noah Sorin, the founder of Idiori, who writes about Idori's product Benjy the Treehopper and the environmental inspiration behind the company. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/idori-empowe... #happyeconews

New data reveals plastic recycling in Europe varies dramatically, with Belgium recycling 79.7 percent of packaging waste while Romania manages only 37.3 percent. happyeconews.com/plastic-recy... #happyeconews

New research shows that biodiversity improves tree defenses. The greater the variety of species in a forest, the stronger its trees become, evolving more balanced defenses against both leaf-eating insects and hungry herbivores. happyeconews.com/biodiversity... #happyeconews

England has extended its ban on burning in peat bogs, in a move scientists call critical to restoring the country’s “rainforests of the North.” happyeconews.com/englands-ban... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Sharon Michelle, who writes about Biologist Edward O. Wilson's book Half Earth and how conservation and preservation of our Earth is achievable. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/half-earth-a... #happyeconews

A group of fourteen Mexican women has completed a coastal ecosystem rehabilitation project that transformed barren wasteland into thriving mangrove forests over fifteen years. happyeconews.com/coastal-ecos... #happyeconews

Cate Blanchett seed bank ambassador work focuses on active ecosystem restoration rather than just preservation for future disasters. happyeconews.com/cate-blanche... #happyeconews

A national decree in the Democratic Republic of Congo has granted full legal protection of African gray parrots, marking one of Africa’s most significant wildlife conservation victories. happyeconews.com/congos-prote... #happyeconews

Ethiopia’s EV adoption policy aims to cut fuel costs, slash emissions, and transition the country toward a clean-transport future. happyeconews.com/ethiopia-ev-... #happyeconews

Turning agricultural byproducts into crop waste fabric could revolutionize textile sustainability while reducing pollution and emissions. happyeconews.com/crop-waste-f... #happyeconews

Community-led design transformed 34th Avenue into an NYC green street, creating a car-free space for play, safety, and stormwater management—and a model that other neighbourhoods can adapt citywide. happyeconews.com/nyc-green-st... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Jacob Weissman , the Program Specialist at Young Planet Leaders , who writes about the first graduating class of the Young Planet Leaders Changemaker Academy. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/first-young-... #happyeconews

France’s floating wind farm just became a reality, thanks to a dedicated team of engineers, technicians, and local workers who helped bring the project to life. happyeconews.com/frances-floa... #happyeconews

The pilot project demonstrates how natural invasive species control methods can replace chemical herbicides while providing long-term environmental benefits. happyeconews.com/natural-inva... #happyeconews

Lithuania is taking strong steps toward saving Baltic seals as melting sea ice and pollution threaten their survival. happyeconews.com/lithuania-st... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Kieran Mulvaney, a freelance writer specializing in ocean and polar issues, who writes about how Arctic communities are coming together to understand how to live among polar bears. happyeconews.com/polar-bear-c... #happyeconews @polarbearsinternational.org

A new molten salt energy storage system developed by Danish and Swiss companies can store renewable energy for up to two weeks, powering thousands of homes. happyeconews.com/molten-salt-... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Ivana Bilic, an architect, who writes about her project to connect children, birds and nature. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/a-place-for-... #happyeconews

Upcycled food refers to edible ingredients that would otherwise go to waste. Think of things like spent grain from brewing beer or the leftover pulp from juicing apples. happyeconews.com/what-upcycle... #happyeconews

French Polynesia has announced the creation of the largest marine park in the world. This new marine protected area spans the entire exclusive economic zone of the territory, an enormous 4.8 million square kilometers. happyeconews.com/worlds-large... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Jospin Issa Ludunge, the cofounder of the Green Congo Initiative, who writes about this organization and what they are doing to address environmental, social, and economic challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo. happyeconews.com/green-congo-... #happyeconews

Chevron has been ordered to pay $744.6 million in damages after a Louisiana jury found the oil giant responsible for decades of environmental damage to the state’s fragile coastal wetlands. happyeconews.com/the-chevron-... #happyeconews

Unlike traditional solar cells designed for outdoor sunlight, indoor solar panel technology materials can capture and convert indoor lighting into usable energy. happyeconews.com/indoor-solar... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Daniela Pereira, who writes about the origins of Wave Browser and its impact on the planet. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/the-origin-o... #happyeconews @wavebrowser.bsky.social

The recognition of Breda as the first EU National Park City marks a new model for European urban development, focusing on sustainability and the integration of nature. happyeconews.com/breda-earns-... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Marielle Manansala from the Starfish Canada, who interviews Roots for Resilience coordinators Muzamil and Mahalia and learns about the inspiration and importance of youth gardening. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/roots-for-re... #happyeconews

Native title victory in Victoria grants exclusive land rights to three Aboriginal groups, empowering cultural and environmental stewardship. happyeconews.com/aboriginal-g... #happyeconews

Urine-based hydrogen presents a promising, eco-friendly alternative to conventional energy sources, harnessing human waste to power a cleaner future. #happyeconews

Study shows nano fertilizers may reduce pollution without hurting crop yield. happyeconews.com/nano-fertili... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Ajay Sawant, the president at ThinkOcean Society, who writes about the 2026 Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest and how the youth can take part and share why they think ocean conservation matters. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/2026-bow-sea... #happyeconews

Scotland’s ecocide law would criminalize large-scale environmental destruction with prison terms and unlimited fines. happyeconews.com/scotlands-ec... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Parisa Golchoubian, the founder of Artterra, who writes about the Blue Earth Box Initiative and the importance of combining art and community to protect the ocean. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/how-art-and-... #happyeconews

Scientists have discovered that ancient oak trees adapt their root systems to improve carbon absorption as greenhouse gas levels rise. happyeconews.com/how-ancient-... #happyeconews

Hydrogel water harvesting breakthroughs are transforming food waste into life-saving water sources, with new bio-based systems producing over 14 litres of clean drinking water per day from atmospheric moisture. happyeconews.com/hydrogel-wat... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Devi Dwi Damayanti, an undergraduate student from Brawijaya University, Indonesia who writes about Indonesia's transition towards 10% ethanol-blended gasoline. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/indonesias-e... #happyeconews

California dairy farms have achieved a landmark reduction in dairy farm greenhouse gas emissions, cutting methane equivalent to 5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. happyeconews.com/dairy-farm-g... #happyeconews

Dogs that protect penguins are helping save the world’s smallest penguin species on Middle Island, Australia happyeconews.com/dogs-that-pr... #happyeconews

Understanding the UK home solar panel installation costs savings becomes crucial as the Labour government prepares to require solar panels on nearly all new homes by 2027. happyeconews.com/uk-home-sola... #happyeconews

Today, we have a founder blog by Grant Brown who writes about the importance of the upcoming COP30 meeting in our ever-changing climate. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/action-cop-h... #happyeconews

Visitors to China’s zero carbon island, Dachen, experience sustainable tourism through electric homestays and green transportation options. happyeconews.com/chinas-zero-... #happyeconews

Grenada is exploring uses for sargassum to turn a smelly seaweed problem into clean energy and economic growth. happyeconews.com/new-uses-for... #happyeconews

New York City compost fines are now active, requiring residents to separate food waste or face penalties happyeconews.com/new-york-cit... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Alysa, McCall, the director of conservation outreach and a staff scientist at Polar Bears International , who writes about their new Tundra Buggy (used for polar bear viewing), that now runs on electric. happyeconews.com/charging-ahe... #happyeconews

The growing movement for whale legal personhood argues that if we can understand whale communication, these intelligent marine mammals deserve legal rights and stronger protections. happyeconews.com/whale-legal-... #happyeconews

The world’s former largest Staten Island landfill becomes an environmental showcase through a 50,000-violet planting initiative supporting ecosystem restoration. happyeconews.com/staten-islan... #happyeconews

ZukunftMoor’s sphagnum moss cultivation project in Northern Germany demonstrates how rewetting drained peatlands can prevent 440 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually while creating new agricultural income streams. happyeconews.com/new-sphagnum... #happyeconews

Today, we have a guest post by Maya Uhart, an eco-activist living in Madrid, who writes about Spain's efforts to address climate change. Read the article here: happyeconews.com/positive-act... #happyeconews

Chattanooga National Park City becomes the first city in North America to earn this prestigious environmental recognition after transforming from one of America’s most polluted cities. happyeconews.com/chattanooga-... #happyeconews

Utrecht’s innovative fish doorbell transforms conservation efforts by allowing people worldwide to help fish complete their natural migration. happyeconews.com/utrechts-fis... #happyeconews

Oregon is set to host the largest solar-plus-storage facility in the U.S. The Oregon Solar Plus system marks a significant milestone in renewable energy innovation. happyeconews.com/oregon-solar... #happyeconews