#happyeconews
LightNews LightNews
happyeconews.bsky.social
The Watercress Company has practiced insect-friendly agriculture on its UK farms for 25 years, eliminating all pesticides while maintaining commercial success.

happyeconews.com/insect-frien...

#happyeconews
Insect-Friendly Agriculture Helps UK Watercress Farm Thrive | Happy Eco News
Insect-friendly agriculture methods have sustained The Watercress Company's UK farms for 25 pesticide-free years, supporting 1.7 billion insects across 16 hectares. The approach protects rare chalk…
happyeconews.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Recent findings from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) indicate that real-world measurements now account for approximately one-third of global oil and gas methane emissions.

happyeconews.com/methane-emis...

#happyeconews
Methane Emissions Monitoring Shows Better Data is Driving Change | Happy Eco News
Methane emissions monitoring is more advanced than ever, with new data tools offering rapid visibility into leaks, but real-world action must follow to deliver climate benefits.
happyeconews.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Today, we have a guest post by Alba Fernández Lee, a 16 year old climate and animal enthusiast, who writes about the importance of coral reefs and how they are making a resurgence.

Read the article here: happyeconews.com/coral-reefs-...

#happyeconews
Coral Reefs are Coming Back | Happy Eco News
Coral Reefs are Coming Back. Through the many ongoing restoration projects, innovative techniques, and global community engagement, coral reefs are being afforded a chance to flourish once more. Slowl...
happyeconews.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:48 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Scientists are expanding environmental DNA sampling of rainwater networks across multiple continents to create continuous monitoring systems for tropical forest biodiversity.

happyeconews.com/new-environm...

#happyeconews
New Environmental DNA Sampling of Rainwater Method Transforms Forest Research | Happy Eco News
Environmental DNA sampling of rainwater revolutionizes rainforest research. Scientists discover hundreds of Amazon canopy species using this affordable, non-invasive method that tracks biodiversity…
happyeconews.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:05 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
The European Green Capital competition awarded Heilbronn top honours for integrated urban planning that addresses multiple environmental challenges simultaneously through its Landscape Plan 2030.

happyeconews.com/european-gre...

#happyeconews
German City Wins European Green Capital Title With Bold Environmental Vision | Happy Eco News
Heilbronn wins European green capital award for 2027 with 600,000 euros in funding. Learn how the German city's innovative environmental planning beat competitors across the continent.
happyeconews.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
The European Union is preparing its first-ever EU sustainable tourism strategy, placing sustainability, community resilience, and climate responsibility at the heart of how Europe welcomes the world.

happyeconews.com/eu-sustainab...

#happyeconews
Europe Unveils First-Ever EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy | Happy Eco News
The EU unveiled its first-ever EU sustainable tourism strategy in October 2025, launching in 2026. Announced by Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas in Brussels, the plan aims to balance tourism…
happyeconews.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Sydney’s first upcycled skyscraper, built almost entirely from salvaged materials, has been named a finalist for the 2025 Earthshot Prize, redefining what sustainable architecture can look like in a circular economy.

happyeconews.com/sydneys-firs...

#happyeconews
Sydney’s First Upcycled Skyscraper Named Finalist for 2025 Earthshot Prize | Happy Eco News
Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower, the world’s first upcycled skyscraper, has been named a finalist for the 2025 Earthshot Prize. The retrofit retained 65% of its structure, avoided 12,000 tonnes of…
happyeconews.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Today, we have a guest post by Jacob Yu, the co-founder and co-leader of EcoActionNJ who writes about why the initiative got started and the importance of youth taking action.

Read the article here: happyeconews.com/ecoactionnj/

#happyeconews
EcoActionNJ: Turning Youth Concern into Community Impact | Happy Eco News
EcoActionNJ: Turning Youth Concern into Community Impact. EcoActionNJ has helped remove hundreds of pounds of waste from public spaces throughout Bergen County, New Jersey, via numerous community clea...
happyeconews.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Whalespotter AI whale detection for ships uses thermal imaging to spot whales up to 3 nautical miles away and alerts crews within seconds to prevent collisions.

happyeconews.com/whalespotter...

#happyeconews
Whalespotter AI Whale Detection for Ships Reaches Maritime Industry | Happy Eco News
AI whale detection for ships has reached commercial deployment as Matson becomes the first container shipping company to adopt the WhaleSpotter system. Using thermal imaging and artificial…
happyeconews.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:05 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Today, we have a guest post by Sharon Michelle, who has interviewed stand up comedian and climate scientist Matt Winning to learn about his take on climate change and the way forward.

Read the article here: happyeconews.com/a-conversati...

#happyeconews
A Conversation with Dr Matt Winning –  An Actual Stand-Up Comedian and Climate Scientist | Happy Eco News
A Conversation with Dr Matt Winning –  An Actual Stand-Up Comedian and Climate Scientist. We are simultaneously taking it too seriously and also not seriously enough. Obviously we need to be taking cl...
happyeconews.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:54 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
A 3D-printed bridge displayed at the 2025 Venice Biennale demonstrates how computational design and robotic manufacturing can reduce construction materials while creating structures that disassemble for reuse.

happyeconews.com/3d-printed-b...

#happyeconews
Modular 3D-Printed Bridge in Venice Cuts Concrete Use by 78% | Happy Eco News
A 3D-printed bridge in Venice uses 78% less concrete than traditional designs. The modular structure disassembles for reuse and absorbs 142% more carbon dioxide than conventional concrete.
happyeconews.com
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Three major companies are launching a climate-smart coffee farming project to help 4,000 coffee-farming families adapt to a changing climate and protect local ecosystems.

happyeconews.com/climate-smar...

#happyeconews
New Climate-Smart Coffee Farming Region Takes Shape in Western Honduras | Happy Eco News
Climate-smart coffee farming comes to western Honduras as three major coffee companies partner to help 4,000 smallholder families adapt to climate change. The four-year project will cover 6,000…
happyeconews.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Today, we have a guest post by Noah Sorin, the founder of Idiori, who writes about Idori's product Benjy the Treehopper and the environmental inspiration behind the company.

Read the article here: happyeconews.com/idori-empowe...

#happyeconews
Idori: Empowering Children and Parents to Face Climate Change in a Positive Way | Happy Eco News
What sets Idori apart is the rigorous educational foundation behind its products and services. I worked closely with an advisory board of environmental educators to ensure the content was accurate and...
happyeconews.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
New data reveals plastic recycling in Europe varies dramatically, with Belgium recycling 79.7 percent of packaging waste while Romania manages only 37.3 percent.

happyeconews.com/plastic-recy...

#happyeconews
The State of Plastic Recycling in Europe: Winners, Losers, and What Comes Next | Happy Eco News
Plastic recycling in Europe shows dramatic differences: Belgium hits 80% recycling rates while others lag. Discover which EU countries are crushing 2030 waste targets and why.
happyeconews.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
New research shows that biodiversity improves tree defenses. The greater the variety of species in a forest, the stronger its trees become, evolving more balanced defenses against both leaf-eating insects and hungry herbivores.

happyeconews.com/biodiversity...

#happyeconews
Biodiversity Improves Tree Defenses Against Hungry Herbivores | Happy Eco News
Biodiversity improves tree defenses through associational resistance. Tree seedlings in 15-species plots resisted deer and insect attacks better than monocultures. Selective browsing on competitive…
happyeconews.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
England has extended its ban on burning in peat bogs, in a move scientists call critical to restoring the country’s “rainforests of the North.”

happyeconews.com/englands-ban...

#happyeconews
England Extends Ban on Burning in Peat Bogs to Protect Wildlife and Climate | Happy Eco News
England extended its ban on burning in peat bogs on September 9, 2025, expanding protections to 676,628 hectares of deep peat. The new rules, effective September 30, curb carbon emissions and habitat…
happyeconews.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Today, we have a guest post by Sharon Michelle, who writes about Biologist Edward O. Wilson's book Half Earth and how conservation and preservation of our Earth is achievable.

Read the article here: happyeconews.com/half-earth-a...

#happyeconews
Half Earth – A New Year’s Resolution for 2026? | Happy Eco News
Half Earth – A New Year’s Resolution for 2026? Biologist Edward O. Wilson says we need to set a bold goal to reserve no less than 50% of land and sea on for nature - and it’s achievable.  He explains ...
happyeconews.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM
kindnesschampions.bsky.social
WAHOO bamboo🎋

Awesome scientists have "created durable biodegradable #bamboo plastic that’s stronger than petroleum-based materials offering a fully biodegradable alternative that is durable and recyclable."🥳 #thereisgood💚

Thanks #HappyEcoNews😊 happyeconews.com/scientists...
January 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
happyeconews.bsky.social
A group of fourteen Mexican women has completed a coastal ecosystem rehabilitation project that transformed barren wasteland into thriving mangrove forests over fifteen years.

happyeconews.com/coastal-ecos...

#happyeconews
How Community-Led Coastal Ecosystem Rehabilitation Transformed Mexico's Yucatan Coast | Happy Eco News
Mexican women's coastal ecosystem rehabilitation project transformed dead wasteland into thriving mangrove forests over fifteen years. Las Chelemeras developed innovative, low-cost techniques that…
happyeconews.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Cate Blanchett seed bank ambassador work focuses on active ecosystem restoration rather than just preservation for future disasters.

happyeconews.com/cate-blanche...

#happyeconews
Cate Blanchett Seed Bank Partnership Champions Climate Restoration Over Hollywood Glamour | Happy Eco News
Cate Blanchett seed bank partnership transforms Hollywood star into conservation champion. Learn how 2.5 billion seeds are restoring ecosystems from Australia to the South Downs.
happyeconews.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
A national decree in the Democratic Republic of Congo has granted full legal protection of African gray parrots, marking one of Africa’s most significant wildlife conservation victories.

happyeconews.com/congos-prote...

#happyeconews
DR Congo Enacts Complete Protection of African Gray Parrots | Happy Eco News
DR Congo enacted complete protection of African gray parrots on August 13, 2025, banning their capture and trade nationwide. The decree aims to end trafficking that killed three birds for every one…
happyeconews.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Ethiopia’s EV adoption policy aims to cut fuel costs, slash emissions, and transition the country toward a clean-transport future.

happyeconews.com/ethiopia-ev-...

#happyeconews
Ethiopia's EV Adoption: First Country to Ban Gas-Powered Vehicle Imports | Happy Eco News
Ethiopia's EV adoption has led it to becoming the first nation to ban gas-powered vehicle imports. The policy reduces fuel costs, lowers emissions, and uses hydroelectric power from the Grand…
happyeconews.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Turning agricultural byproducts into crop waste fabric could revolutionize textile sustainability while reducing pollution and emissions.

happyeconews.com/crop-waste-f...

#happyeconews
Crop Waste Fabric Offers a Cleaner Path for the Clothing Industry | Happy Eco News
Crop waste fabric offers a new way to make sustainable clothing by converting discarded wheat and barley stalks into textiles.
happyeconews.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Community-led design transformed 34th Avenue into an NYC green street, creating a car-free space for play, safety, and stormwater management—and a model that other neighbourhoods can adapt citywide.

happyeconews.com/nyc-green-st...

#happyeconews
NYC Green Street Success Story: How Jackson Heights Transformed 1.3 Miles into Community Paradise | Happy Eco News
Jackson Heights transformed 34th Avenue into an NYC green street, reallocating 1.3 miles of space for people instead of cars. The redesign improved safety, added greenery, reduced traffic, and built…
happyeconews.com
December 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
happyeconews.bsky.social
Today, we have a guest post by Jacob Weissman , the Program Specialist at Young Planet Leaders , who writes about the first graduating class of the Young Planet Leaders Changemaker Academy.

Read the article here: happyeconews.com/first-young-...

#happyeconews
Empowering the Next Generation: Inside the First Young Planet Leaders Changemaker Academy | Happy Eco News
Empowering the Next Generation: Inside the First Young Planet Leaders Changemaker Academy. At a time when climate news often tilts toward catastrophe, the YPL Changemaker Academy offers a different na...
happyeconews.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM