Mostly Good Environmental News

Lenny Librizzi

News items about good things happening in the environment

  1. Mostly Good Environmental News #14

    12/08/2025

    Mostly Good Environmental News #14

    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

    20 min
  2. Mostly Good Environmental News # 10

    08/22/2025

    Mostly Good Environmental News # 10

    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

    23 min
  3. Mostly Good Environmental News #9

    07/29/2025

    Mostly Good Environmental News #9

    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.

    28 min

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