Today (2017 C.E. - 2025 C.E.)

Wind turbines in the distance at sunrise

Australia vows to cut emissions by at least 62% by 2035

By / / Good News For Humankind

In a landmark climate announcement, Australia has committed to a new target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 62-70% below 2005 levels by 2035. This ambitious plan, which is backed by a comprehensive net zero strategy, is a significant step toward a sustainable future. The government’s plan emphasizes a transition to clean electricity, which will not only reduce pollution but also create new jobs and enhance the nation’s energy security.

Sea water crashing against rocks

Japan opens landmark osmotic power plant

By / / Good News For Humankind

A groundbreaking development has put osmotic power back on the map as a viable clean energy source. Japan has opened the world’s second large-scale osmotic power plant, a facility in Fukuoka prefecture that turns the natural mixing of freshwater and saltwater into electricity. This milestone proves that this technology is moving beyond the lab. It offers a new model for continuous, emissions-free power generation that can be integrated into existing infrastructure, providing a stable complement to intermittent sources like solar and wind.

Illustration of two halves of the brain

Promising new epilepsy drug delivers 80% reduction in seizures

By / / Good News For Humankind

A new epilepsy drug candidate, RAP-219, is showing remarkable promise for people whose seizures have not responded to existing treatments. In a Phase 2a trial led by Rapport Therapeutics with support from NYU Langone Health, nearly one-quarter of participants became seizure-free, while most saw their seizures cut by more than half. Using advanced neurostimulation devices to track brain activity, researchers confirmed the drug’s targeted effects and manageable side-effect profile. If larger studies confirm these results, RAP-219 could offer new hope for patients living with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Horses running

Wild horses return to Spain’s Iberian highlands after 10,000 years

By / / Good News For Humankind

A groundbreaking ecological project is underway in Spain’s Iberian Highlands, where wild horses are now roaming a landscape they haven’t inhabited in millennia. This collaborative effort, led by the Rewilding Europe Foundation, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and Rewilding Spain, is a strategic move to restore the natural ecosystem. The project aims to reduce wildfire risk and promote biodiversity by reintroducing large herbivores, which act as “natural engineers” for the environment.

Wind turbines on a farm

Wind and solar power fuel over one-third of Brazil’s electricity for first time

By / / Good News For Humankind

Brazil has reached a clean energy milestone: in August, wind and solar supplied more than one-third of the country’s electricity for the first time. This rapid growth has cut emissions, created thousands of jobs, and reduced dependence on hydropower, which is increasingly vulnerable to drought. According to the International Energy Agency and World Bank, Brazil now leads emerging economies in showing how renewables can meet rising demand while slashing carbon pollution. The achievement positions Brazil as the only G20 nation currently on track to meet its COP28 renewable energy commitments.

Children in preschool raising their hands

New Mexico to be first U.S. state to launch universal child care system

By / / Good News For Humankind

A groundbreaking new law in New Mexico is making history by guaranteeing no-cost childcare for all families. This initiative is a strategic investment in the state’s future, designed to boost the economy by enabling parents, particularly mothers, to enter or re-enter the workforce. It also ensures quality by increasing provider pay to a minimum of $18 an hour. This progressive move sets a new national standard, proving that investing in children and families is a powerful path to long-term prosperity.

Oil rig at sunset

Guatemala closes massive oil field

By / / Good News For Humankind

Guatemala has permanently closed the Xan oil field in Laguna del Tigre National Park, marking a major shift from fossil fuel extraction to forest protection. The site, once responsible for nearly 90% of the country’s oil production, will now serve as a security base to curb illegal logging, ranching, and trafficking in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Conservation groups and local communities have welcomed the move, while the government is also investing in renewable energy and new conservation funds. The closure signals hope for safeguarding biodiversity, cultural heritage, and community resilience across Central America’s largest tropical forest.

Coral

The Philippines protects massive coral hotspot

By / / Good News For Humankind

A significant victory for marine conservation has been achieved in the Philippines, where a new law establishes a vast marine protected area off Panaon Island. The legally protected seascape covers approximately 151,000 acres and is home to some of the world’s most climate-resilient coral reefs. This action, championed by local communities and a multi-year effort, not only safeguards endangered species but also supports the livelihoods of local fisherfolk.

Solar farm

Global solar installations up 64% so far this year

By / / Good News For Humankind

Global solar installations are soaring, with a record-breaking 380 gigawatts of new capacity added in the first half of 2025 alone. This unprecedented surge, documented in a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), solidifies solar’s position as the world’s fastest-growing power source. This rapid pace of development is not only a major win for the climate but also a powerful driver of energy independence for nations worldwide.