Mostly Good Environmental News

This podcast shares good news about the environment. In this episode Dominique Borel tells us about a ban on scallop dredging in Scotland, Charlie Olson gives a good news report about voters in Wyoming voting to preserve public land, Jim Scarcella has a story about how Native American tribes in South Dakota stopped a a mining company from despoiling tribal lands, Lenny Librizzi makes the case that bird watchers are good for the environment and Mark Latour has good news about land conservation efforts in 4 states: Tennessee, Massachusetts, New York and Maine.

Timing:

Scallop dredging - 1:15 - 4:54
Wyoming preserving public land - 5:09 - 9:41
Tribes stop a mining company - 9:56 - 13:40
Bird Watching - 13:45 - 16:58
Land Conservation in 4 states - 17:16 - 22:54

This podcast shares good news about the environment. In this episode Dominique Borel tells us about a ban on scallop dredging in Scotland, Charlie Olson gives a good news report about voters in Wyoming voting to preserve public land, Jim Scarcella has a story about how Native American tribes in South Dakota stopped a a mining company from despoiling tribal lands, Lenny Librizzi makes the case that bird watchers are good for the environment and Mark Latour has good news about land conservation efforts in 4 states: Tennessee, Massachusetts, New York and Maine.

Timing:

• Scallop dredging - 1:15 - 4:54
• Wyoming preserving public land - 5:09 - 9:41
• Tribes stop a mining company - 9:56 - 13:40
• Bird Watching - 13:45 - 16:58
• Land Conservation in 4 states - 17:16 - 22:54

This podcast shares good news items about the environment. In this episode there are news reports about a foundation saving birds in Ecuador reported by Dominique Borel, The successful reintroduction of the Przewalski wild horse to the desrts in China reported by Jim Scarcella, a new tree mapping tool developed by Cornell University reported by Lenny Librizzi and how butterflies are being preserved in Africa reported by Mark LaTour.

Timing:

Intro - 0:00 - 0:54

Saving Birds in Ecuador - 1:13 - 7:29

Przewalski Horses - 7:49 - 12:59

Tree Mapping Tool - 13:16 - 16:33

Butterfly Conservation in Africa - 16:51 - 19:36

Good Environmental News Stories highlighting positive things happening in the environment. Collaborators Dominique Borel, Charlie Olson, Mark LaTour, Jim Scarcella and Lenny Librizzi share stories about a bipartisan effort in Texas to save Big Bend National Park, New technology to detect forest fires early enough to prevent large scale fires, How the Phoenix Fund is helping endangered species, The Environmental benefits fof Farmers markets, Senator Mark Frist speaking about how environmental health improves human health, Replanting trees in Newfoundland after damage from Moose and how Minnesota has blocked all mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Oh and there is a River Otter living in the Bronx River.

Timeline

Intro - 0:00 - 1:30

Saving Big Bend National Park - 1:34 - 5:42

Preventing Wildfires - 5:57 - 11:23

Phoenix Fund Helping Endangered Species - 11:36 - 18:42

Farmers Markets - 18:45 - 22:01

Senator Frist on Environmental Health Improving Human Health - 22:14 - 24:09

Minnesota bans Mining in the Boundary Waters - 24:13 - 25:14

Newfoundland replanting forests destroyed by Moose - 25:19 - 27:28

Good Environmental News Stories highlighting positive things happening in the environment. Collaborators Dominique Borel, Charlie Olson, Mark LaTour, Jim Scarcella and Lenny Librizzi share stories about a bipartisan effort in Texas to save Big Bend National Park, New technology to detect forest fires early enough to prevent large scale fires, How the Phoenix Fund is helping endangered species, The Environmental benefits fof Farmers markets, Senator Mark Frist speaking about how environmental health improves human health, Replanting trees in Newfoundland after damage from Moose and how Minnesota has blocked all mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Oh and there is a River Otter living in the Bronx River.

Timeline

Intro - 0:00 - 1:30

Saving Big Bend National Park - 1:34 - 5:42

Preventing Wildfires - 5:57 - 11:23

Phoenix Fund Helping Endangered Species - 11:36 - 18:42

Farmers Markets - 18:45 - 22:01

Senator Frist on Environmental Health Improving Human Health - 22:14 - 24:09

Minnesota bans Mining in the Boundary Waters - 24:13 - 25:14

Newfoundland replanting forests destroyed by Moose - 25:19 - 27:28

Reporters Charlie Olson, Mark Latour, Jim Scarcella and Lenny Librizzi present news stories highlighting positive things happening in the environment. This episode covers the Urban Heat Island Effect, Raising Funds for Urban Parks in an unusual way, Sponge Cities, Morgan Freeman's Bee Sanctuary, Eagles in Chicago, Oyster Reefs in Florida and a thought provoking piece - Should we colonize the moon to save the earth?

Urban Heat Island Effect 1:45 -9:20

Raising Money for Urban Parks 9:34 - 11:59

Sponge Cities 12:25 - 17:13

Snippets:

Morgan Freeman Creates Bee Sanctuary 17:26 - 18:30

Bald Eagles Return to Chicago 18:33 - 18:49

Oyster Reefs grow in Florida 18:50 - 19:36

Moving to the Moon to Save Planet Earth 19:37 -21:36

The Mostly Good Environmental News Report covers positive local and global environmental issues, milestones, and activities. It highlights the environmental benefits of dam removal, the recovery of mangrove forests, advances in solar power and land conservation and Black Rhino conservation efforts. The podcast aims to share good news about the environment and raise public awareness.

Takeaways

• Positive environmental news is important for raising public awareness and promoting environmental action.
• Mangrove forests play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and marine life support.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introducing the Mostly Good Environmental News Report
• 01:48 Benefits of Dam Removal
• 09:10 Recovery of Mangrove forests
• 12:43 Advances in Solar Power
• 14:42 Land Conservation Efforts
• 17:32 Black Rhino Protections

We cover positive local and global environmental issues, milestones and activities that you may not hear about. Very often the news about the environment is not good. We hear about Climate chaos in all of its manifestations. Drought, Wildfires, Floods, species loss or the weakening of environmental regulations. But There are good things happening in the environment we will share with you in this podcast. This episode's good news includes How Giant Tortoises are Repopulating the Galapagos, Debunking Solar Myths, Ospreys returning to their former habitats, Advances in Car Batteries and the state of Vermont,s ban on the pesticide Paraquat.

Segment Timing

1:24 - Tortoises Repopulating the Galapagos

6:48 - Debunking Solar Myths

13:57 - Ospreys Return to their former habitats

17:32 - Advances in Car Batteries

20:16 - Vermonts Ban on Harmful Pesticides

Lenny Librizzi along with Dominique Borel, Mark Latour, Charlie Olson and Ed Linderman present The Mostly Good Environmental News Report covering positive local and global environmental issues, milestones, and activities. The conversation highlights the implementation of Green Amendments for environmental protection, innovative architectural solutions for urban greening, community-based environmental restoration projects, and legislation for wildlife habitat connectivity.

Takeaways

• Green Amendments for environmental protection
• Innovative architectural solutions for urban greening
• Community-based environmental restoration projects
• Legislation for wildlife habitat connectivity

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Positive Environmental News

01:37 The Green Amendment Movement

07:47 Innovative Urban Greening Projects

12:01 New York Restoration Project: A Case Study

18:22 Legislative Actions on Data Centers

22:42 Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Initiatives

The Mostly Good Environmental News Report covers positive local and global environmental issues, milestones, and activities. The conversation highlights the restoration of wetlands with beavers, Canada's plan to plant 2 billion trees, the increase in the number of monarch butterflies overwintering in Mexico, the protection of mountain lions under California's Endangered Species Act, the ban on new mine applications for coal in New South Wales, Australia, the practice of sheep and solar panels as a sustainable farming practice, and the recovery of the Yangtze River in China.

Takeaways

• Beavers restoring wetlands in the western United States
• Canada's plan to plant 2 billion trees
• Increase in the number of monarch butterflies overwintering in Mexico
• Protection of mountain lions under California's Endangered Species Act
• Ban on new mine applications for coal in New South Wales, Australia
• Sheep and solar panels as a sustainable farming practice
• Recovery of the Yangtze River in China

Good news stories about the environment reported by Mark Latour, Lenny Librizzi and Charlie Olson. In this Episode we cover the increasing use of Solar Energy in South Africa, Long Island Sound : the cleanest it has been in many years, how 3300 acres of Texas coast has been preserved and tribal Lands returned to the Washoe tribe in California. We also covered stories on the conservation of 10,000 acres of woodlands in the Florida panhandle and how HOA's are going green.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:33 - Solar in South Africa

06:52 - Long Island Sound Cleaned Up

10:28 - 3300 Acres of Texas coast preserved

12:38 - Tribal Lands returned to Washoe tribe in California

13:45 - 10,000 acres of woodland in the Florida Panhandle conserved

15:21 - HOA's Going Green

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 rainforest protection in Panama, biodiversity preservation at archaeological sites, congestion pricing in New York City, creation of national parks and wildlife corridors, an incubator program for Indian condor chicks, and the legalization of balcony solar systems.

Takeaways

• Rainforest protection in Panama
• Biodiversity preservation at archaeological sites
• Congestion pricing in New York City
• Creation of national parks and wildlife corridors
• Incubator program for Indian condor chicks
• Legalization of balcony solar systems

Chapters

• 00:08 Introduction
• 01:08 Protection of the Darien Gap National Park
• 06:14 Biodiversity at Archaeological Sites
• 09:15 Update: Better News About Congestion Pricing
• 10:30 New National Park in Chile
• 12:13 Florida Wildlife Corridor Protected
• 15:55 Indian Condor Breeding Program
• 17 :21 Legalization of Balcony Solar Systems

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

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

In this episode of the Mostly Good Environmental News Report, hosts Lenny Librizzi, Charlie Olson and Mark Latour discuss positive developments in environmental news, focusing on the rise of electric vehicles in developing countries, the significance of peatlands in carbon storage, global investments in renewable energy, and community initiatives for environmental action. The conversation highlights the optimistic trends and efforts being made to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

00:00 Introduction

01:12 The Rise of Electric Vehicles in Developing Countries

07:22 The Importance of Peatlands in Carbon Storage

11:04 Norway is increasing investments in renewable energy

11:36 Canadian Sustainable Investing

12:09 Chicago River Swim event

13:07 South Carolina's largest ever conservation easement

13:51 Arnold Schwarzenegger advocates for climate action

14:45 Evangelical groups in Indiana pushing for environmental action.

keywords:

electric vehicles, renewable energy, peatlands, carbon storage, environmental news, climate change, sustainable investing, community action, positive environmental stories, global initiatives, Lenny Librizzi, Mark Latour, Charlie Olson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chicago River, South Carolina, Norway, Indiana, Canada

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Positive Environmental News

01:04 Harnessing Underground Energy for Sustainability

04:30 EPA is enforcing regulations on harmful forever chemicals.

08:28 Historic Treaty for Ocean Protection

12:36 The Rise of Renewable Energy

17:19 Conclusion

Summary:

The Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive developments in environmental issues, focusing on innovative solutions for clean energy, accountability for environmental carcinogens, international treaties for ocean protection, and the rapid growth of renewable energy worldwide. The conversation emphasizes the importance of these advancements in combating climate change and promoting sustainability.

Keywords:

environmental news, clean energy, renewable energy, PFAS, high seas treaty, geothermal energy, accountability, climate change, sustainable solutions, positive impact, solar, wind energy

00:00 Positive Environmental News Overview

01:12 Protecting Gazelles, Antelope and Oryx in the Sahara

04:38 Tidal Energy Breakthrough in Scotland

09:00 Environmental Concerns of Alligator Alcatraz

12:09 Crowd-Sourced Mapping for Climate Resilience

16:04 Balancing Good and Bad Environmental News

Summary

This episode of the Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive environmental initiatives, including conservation efforts in the Sahara, innovations in tidal energy in Scotland, and the importance of crowd-sourced mapping for climate resilience. It also addresses environmental concerns related to the Alligator Alcatraz detention center and discusses the balance of good and bad news in environmental reporting.

Keywords:

environment, conservation, tidal energy, climate change, mapping, wildlife, renewable energy, positive news, Sahara, community efforts, Alligator Alcatraz, Scotland, crowd-sourced mapping

The Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive environmental stories, focusing on conservation efforts and ecological restoration. The conversation covers the successful translocation of woodpeckers in Florida, the ecological impact of wolves on aspen trees in Yellowstone, the invasive python problem in the Everglades, and innovative solutions like the Staten Island Blue Belt. The report also addresses environmental challenges such as pesticide impacts on monarch butterflies and the importance of protecting water sources like Owasco Lake. The discussion concludes with a focus on the effects of marine heat waves and the resurgence of bobcats as a natural control for Lyme disease.

In this episode

00:00 Introduction to Positive Environmental News

01:12 Translocation Success: Woodpeckers in Florida0

5:35 Wolves and Aspen Trees: A Symbiotic Recovery

10:24 The Python Problem: Invasive Species in the Everglades

13:57 Staten Island Blue Belt: Innovative Stormwater Management

17:48 Bad News Snippets: Environmental Challenges

18:21 Monarch Butterflies: Pesticide Poisoning

Protecting water sources of Owasco Lake

The effects of marine heat waves

19:50 Bobcats: Nature's Lyme Disease Control

22:05 Conclusion

Keywords:

Bluebelt, Blue Belt, Albert Appleton, Natural drainage, Storm sewer, Staten Island bluebelt, Staten Island blue belt, Forebay, Red-cockaded woodpecker, Avon Park bombing range, Avon Park Air Force range, Bird translocation, Woodpecker translocation, At-risk species, Python, Burmese python, Everglades python, Marsh rabbits, Bobcat decline, Spy python, Yellowstone aspen, Quaking aspen, Rocky Mountain ecosystem, Elk browsing, Aspen canopy, Gray wolf, Gray wolf and elk

Chapters

00:00 Positive Environmental News Overview

01:06 Reforestation and Wildlife Recovery in Appalachia

04:33 Cities Leading Climate Action

08:27 Solar Energy Growth in the U.S.

12:32 Bird Conservation and Building Safety

15:48 Innovative Startups and Repurposed Materials

19:59 Contextualizing Good News with Challenges

23:43 Good News Snippets and Conservation Efforts

Summary

This Mostly Good Environmental News Report highlights positive environmental developments, focusing on reforestation efforts in Appalachia, urban climate action, solar energy growth, bird conservation initiatives, and innovative startups utilizing repurposed materials. The conversation emphasizes the importance of local actions in addressing global environmental challenges, showcasing success stories and encouraging listeners to engage in sustainable practices.

Keywords

environment, reforestation, wildlife recovery, climate action, solar energy, bird conservation, repurposed materials, environmental news, Central flyway, bird-friendly glass, bird friendly glass, light reduction, silent spring, bird safe window, bird-safe window, warbler, Reunion Tower, McCormick Place, light glare, bird navigation, Appalachian Headwaters, soft edge, forest edge, milkweed corridor, beaver dam, Appalachia, decompacting, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation, inbreeding, wildlife passage corridor, hellbender, salamander diversity, bobcat, camera trap, undergrowth, wild turkeys, Ecovative, Recork, 20 minute neighborhood.

Mark Latour and Lenny Librizzi share postive environmental news stories.

In this episode:

00:00 Positive Environmental News Introduction

01:28 Protecting Apalachicola Bay

05:29 Johnston Atoll Wildlife Refuge

09:18 Reintroduction of Sea Otters

13:00 Agrivoltaics: Merging Agriculture and Solar Energy

Key Words: HB1143; Apalachicola Bay; Apalachicola River; Deepwater Horizon; Riverkeeper; Kill the Drill; DeSantis; Allison Tant; Jason Shoaf; environmental legislation; estuarine reserve; oyster collapse, environment, positive news, legislation, wildlife, wildlife refuge, conservation, solar energy, agrivoltaics, sea otters, Johnston Atoll