Good News! 7 Positive Environmental Stories From October 2022

It’s no secret that young people have been spectacularly leading the climate fight for years. And while the fight has surely been taxing, a new report shows that nature projects have the ability to boost the mental health of our youth while improving the overall community. Participants of these nature projects in the UK cited a boost in confidence and overall well-being. They also noted that the projects helped them see that their actions truly do make a difference. You can help your community while helping yourself by getting involved in nature projects near you!

Many of us are more than aware of the Climate Change Conference that happens annually. This year, COP27 will be in Egypt, and countries will work together to determine ways to keep the world’s temperature from rising. However, there is another COP event that is just as crucial to the world’s environment. Instead of climate, COP15 focuses on biodiversity. This is an opportunity for countries to come together and determine ways to improve global biodiversity.

From Greta Thunberg to Vanessa Nakate, young people have been leading the climate fight for years. Now, they will be getting their platform at COP27. This will be the first year that children and other youth leaders will have an opportunity to attend the climate conference. The Children and Youth Pavilion will allow these leaders to become involved in policy discussions that will ultimately affect them for much longer. 

We’re on the right track! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) latest report shows that harmful chemicals in the Ozone Layer have dropped 50% since 1980. The Ozone Layer is crucial to protect all living things from harmful UV radiation, and while we still have a lot of work to do to protect it, we can certainly celebrate this win!  

Portugal,Denmark, Austria, and the Netherlands are making a move to transition away from fossil fuels. All four of these EU countries have announced accelerated transitions to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by the end of the decade, hopefully inspiring other countries to follow suit!