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Edition 69

July 20, 2026

Good news from the Amazon to Australia, with wildlife thriving and tech cleaning up our planet!

Indigenous Women-Led Amazon Reforestation Establishes Nurseries Across Seven Guajajara Communities

Indigenous Women-Led Amazon Reforestation Establishes Nurseries Across Seven Guajajara Communities

Indigenous women are spearheading Amazon reforestation efforts across seven Guajajara communities, restoring degraded lands with ancestral knowledge. These initiatives are revitalizing ecosystems and strengthening communities, demonstrating a powerful model for ecological and human well-being.

Happy Eco News

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Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area Marks a New Chapter for Conservation in Australia

Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area Marks a New Chapter for Conservation in Australia

Australia's first Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area is a major conservation win, blending traditional knowledge and modern science to protect vital marine life and cultural heritage. This landmark designation empowers Indigenous communities to lead the care of their ancestral waters.

Happy Eco News

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Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation

Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation

These distinctive shorebirds are back from the brink! Conservation efforts have boosted American Oystercatcher numbers by 45% since 2008.

Conservation news

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This 12-YO Has Removed 7,000 Kgs of Ocean Plastic

This 12-YO Has Removed 7,000 Kgs of Ocean Plastic

At just 12 years old, Thaaragai Aarathana has helped remove over 7,000 kilograms of plastic and ghost nets from the ocean. But her mission goes far beyond clean-ups. From performing Bharatanatyam underwater to swimming from Sri Lanka to India under the message “Save the Ocean,” she’s finding extraordinary ways to inspire people to protect our oceans. Watch how one heartbreaking dive inspired a 12-year-old from Chennai to become one of India’s youngest ocean conservationists. Loved the video? Stay tuned for more in #ForceForGoodHeroes , an extraordinary series on India’s unsung heroes that will

The Better India

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UK airline to become ‘first in Europe’ to run fleet of electric planes

UK airline to become ‘first in Europe’ to run fleet of electric planes

Europe's first electric plane fleet is taking flight! This UK airline is pioneering sustainable regional travel with new electric aircraft.

Independent UK

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Did You Know?

Chess holds genuinely documented status as one of the few board games specifically used by cognitive researchers to study expert decision-making and pattern recognition, with grandmaster-level players’ neural activity providing genuine scientific insight into expertise development generally. International Chess Day is an annual observance held on 20 July celebrating chess and recognising its genuine, documented role within cognitive science research.

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