The Good News Podcast

From the archive, a club is using a renewable resource for crafting and community...ing. Read more about the club here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Great efforts are being taken to save and celebrate the Sycamore Gap tree in England- and those efforts are paying off! Read more about tree here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, an amazing competition to help folks get in touch with nature. The 2026 competition just took place earlier this month!  Read more about tree hugging and forest bathing here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A volunteer is on a mission to get nets on hoops all over NYC. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A thoughtful young person is finding and repairing stuffed animals to donate to others in need. Read more about the effort here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new cat has been named and entered into the scientific lexicon! Read more about the cat here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a non-profit is helping home bakers donate their skills and their loaves to hungry folks. Read more about the group here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In Rwanda, an annual ceremony is good for conservation and communities! Read more about the ceremony here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, public transit operators from all over can compete to find out who the best tram driver is... in the WORLD! The 2026 edition of the competition is coming up in just about two weeks in Warsaw! Read more about the competition here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new record has been set on the Appalachian Trail Read more about the record here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New research suggests that sleeping in on the weekend might be good for your heart- that's good news! Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is going statewide in the largest state in the US. That's good news! Learn more about donating to the imagination library here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Notpla, the seaweed plastic maker, is continuing to find ways to replace plastic with dissolvable seaweed. Read more about the new grant here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, good news from sidewalks near you- you can see space stuff! Read more about #popscope here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two world records have been busted in Kenya- both related to planting trees! Read more about the planting here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, technology using old techniques might yield quick, low-carbon housing! Very cool! Read more about the 3D houses here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Japanese fireworks may soon get a bit more eco-friendly. Read more about the fireworks here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New tech in the dairy space! Warm milk needs to be cooled, and water needs to be hot to clean- enter the heat pump! Read more about the new tech here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An artist has gone above and beyond to save (and draw attention to) a rare UK phone box. Read more about the trip here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Plant parents rejoice! A new business can help keep your plants healthy, and happy! Read more about the business here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Minecraft helps people build digital cities and also improve their real-world cities too. Read more about the program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, teeth might soon be regrowable! Read more about tooth regrowth here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A group of older pals are swimming, diving, and cleaning ponds all over Cape Cod. Very cool! Read more about the group here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Recently Scotland has passed a rule requiring bricks with space for birds in new construction. Read more about the rule here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, in New England, a smart reuse (continued use?) of technology to keep folks connected. Read more about the payphones here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★