46 Positive Environmental Success Stories — July 2026

The media has an important role to play in combatting climate doom. Therefore, this monthly news round up of positive environmental and climate change news, is designed to spark joy and show that progress is being made. We pick two positive headlines a day, ranging from renewable energy and preservation to eco-innovation, and arrange the articles according to their publication date. We also include some dates related to nature and wildlife for your calendar.

Environmental and Animal Awareness Days In The Next Month

Organic September – (Tuesday 1st to Wednesday 30th September 2026) The goal of the Soil Association's month-long Organic September campaign is to increase public awareness of the numerous advantages of eating and farming organically.

The Great British Beach Clean – (Friday 18th to Sunday 27th September 2026) The Great British Beach Clean invites people from all over the United Kingdom to visit the coast to support a beach clean-up. The Marine Conservation Society's conservation efforts are then guided by the data gathered from the litter.

Fair Trade Fortnite – (Monday 21st September to Sunday 4th October 2026) Fair Trade Fortnight honours the farmers and labourers who produce the world's food and advances fair trade.

Positive News Round up — Wednesday, 1st July

Despite some resistance from America, clean power was the greatest source of new energy last year worldwide, research says. (Edie)

Over 9,000 animals have crossed a wildlife bridge in Washington since 2018, and now includes a recently spotted bear. (Good Good Good)

Positive News Round up — Thursday, 2nd July

Deaths due to air pollution in London have fallen 40 percent over five years. (Optimist Daily)

Up on the 55.3 TWh produced in the first quarter of last year, data published by Eurostat reveals EU solar generated 58.8 TWh during the first three months of the year. (PV Magazine).

Positive News Round up — Friday, 3rd July

A recent report found that a boom in renewable energy saved $480bn last year worldwide. (Edie)

By getting fossil-powered vehicles off the road, the EU's performance on its 2030 electric vehicle (EV) deployment targets could help the bloc avoid €12 billion in yearly oil costs. (Edie)

Positive News Round up — Monday, 6th July

New statistics released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 30% of new car registrations in the UK in June were battery electric vehicles (BEVs). (Edie)

According to a recently published study, sightings of blue whales and fin whales off the Atlantic coast of Southern Africa have increased in recent years. (Mongabay)

Positive News Round up — Tuesday, 7th July

Research on seabed recovery following bottom trawl restrictions in Scotland reveals that, with enough protection, marine life can recover rather robustly. (Happy Eco News)

Given the climate crisis is expected to drive routinely higher temperatures in the UK, Marks & Spencer is investing in refrigeration equipment capable of handling weather as hot as 45C. (The Guardian)

Positive News Round up — Wednesday, 8th July

New data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicates that demand for gas is expected to drop 0.5% in 2026 mostly due to the Middle East crisis and continuous uncertainty in the gas market. (Edie)

Brazilian researchers found seeds from the Moringa tree have the capability of removing microplastics without any toxic byproducts. (Happy Eco News)

Positive News Round up — Thursday, 9th July

Wildlife bridges are helping reduce animal fatalities by as much as 90% in some locations. (Mongabay)

$10.2 million has been allocated for wildlife crossings and mitigation strategies in North Carolina's state budget. (Good Good Good)

Positive News Round up — Friday, 10th July

Newly released figures from Switzerland, provided by Swissolar, show that there is a combined capacity of 9,498.6 MW at the end of 2025. (PV Magazine)

California is releasing half a million mosquitoes to drastically reduce the local mosquito population, by encouraging the local female mosquitoes to mate with the recently produced sterile male mosquitoes. (Good Good Good)

Positive News Round up — Monday, 13th July

More than 27,000 people have been motivated to turn their lawns into wildlife habitat by a free national challenge concentrated on rewilding backyards with native plants. (Happy Eco News)

A newly launched nanosatellite system aims to catch wildfires early, helping Greece spot potential environmental dangers. (Optimist Daily)

Positive News Round up — Tuesday, 14th July

France recorded 199 GWh on July 6, reaching its all-time peak. Two days later, Spain broke its record with 277 GWh and Italy registered a fresh record on July 10, with 167 GWh. (PV Magazine)

The rarest sea turtle in the world had dropped 99% by 1985. Their comeback has been thirty years in preparation. (Good Good Good)

Positive News Round up — Wednesday, 15th July

In France water from the River Sein is being used to help cool down thousands of houses, negating the need for air conditioning. (Optimist Daily)

A 'new' pangolin species has been discovered after it had been hidden in plain sight among the trees of Nepal and Northern India for almost 200 years. (Good Good Good)

Positive News Round up — Thursday, 16th July

Driving at the recommended speed limit could slash fuel use and emissions and only slow you down by 54 extra seconds a day. (Phys)

To create room for a large wildlife bridge meant to span Interstate 5, a family sold their 94-acre estate, allowing habitats in the Cascade Mountains and Olympic Peninsula to reconnect. (Good Good Good)

Positive News Round up — Friday, 17th July

Florida disposed of half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico between 2007 and 2024 putting much needed calcium back into the water. (Upworthy News)

As communities choose nature-based solutions, green cooling infrastructure is growing in cities all around the United States. (Happy Eco News)

Positive News Round up — Monday, 20th July

The Karajarri people are central in managing marine and coastal ecosystems in Western Australia's Kimberley area in Australia's first Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area. (Happy Eco News)

As Guajajara women set tree nurseries over seven Araribóia Indigenous Land communities, indigenous women-led Amazon reforestation takes root. (Happy Eco News)

Positive News Round up — Tuesday, 21st July

Canopy bridges in the Amazon canopy have allowed 15,000 safe crossings by arboreal animals, with no road kill, thanks to camera footage across 15 months. (Mongabay)

Amidst oil shortages in Cuba, the electric tricycle has filled helped fill the gap. (The Optimist)

Positive News Round up — Wednesday, 22nd July

The generating capacity of the United Kingdom's largest onshore wind farm is expected to double as a result of a substantial £1.5 billion reconstruction project. (Sky News)

Brazil's power system was able to accommodate the unprecedented demand fluctuations of the World Cup without any supply disruptions. During the tournament, renewable energy sources accounted for 86% of the electricity generated. (PV Magazine)

Positive News Round up — Thursday, 23rd July

Orcas have been observed to ram into giant fish with such force that the prey explodes, potentially as a form of gory entertainment. (The Guardian)

Recent research has revealed that a songbird species that was previously believed to be present on two Indonesian islands is actually two distinct species. (Mongabay)

Positive News Round up — Friday, 24th July

The return on investment for every dollar that a municipality allocates to parks is $3. Additionally, scientists are advocating for the expansion of tree species. (Good Good Good)

Based on new findings, small scale controlled burns have removed flammable underbrushes, which has saved thousands of giant sequoias from devastating wildfires. (YaleE360)

Positive News Round up — Monday, 27th July

In April 2026, the ocean protection milestone was achieved when over 10% of the world's ocean was officially protected, indicating substantial progress toward global conservation objectives. (Happy Eco News)

A ten-month project to remove a dam has allowed the salmon population to explode. (Upworthy)

Positive News Round up — Tuesday, 28th July

The Capital Kiwi Project has achieved a significant breakthrough in the reintroduction of the kiwi to Wellington and the recovery of New Zealand's iconic national bird. (Happy Eco News).

The critically endangered antelope reached a significant milestone in Kenya's conservation efforts when four males arrived from European zoos, marking the first-ever transatlantic transfer. (Happy Eco News)

Positive News Round up — Wednesday, 29th July

Over the past four years, Baraka Moruri, a Kenyan teenager, has assisted his family, friends, and private organizations in the planting of over 7,600 trees. (Mongabay)

Last recorded in Madagascar almost 100 years ago, researchers have located 28 individuals of a palm tree species. (Mongabay)

Positive News Round up — Thursday, 30th July

Before the current government ends in February 2030, Uruguay intends to add 500 MW more new renewables. (Yale Climate Connections)

A researcher from Newcastle is transforming ocean plastic into a dolphin rescue strategy. (Optimist Daily)

Positive News Round up — Friday, 31st July

Trail cameras have captured footage of a leopard species dubbed 'the ghost of the forest'. (Good Good Good)

Other cities are starting to follow the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF), which has produced $1 billion for climate projects. (Happy Eco News)