In a time filled with eco anxiety (along with, like, regular anxiety), we have to make sure we’re taking in good news alongside the bad. Hope is what keeps us moving toward change, and we lose hope when all we do is read about how the world is literally ending while we scroll. A few deep breaths and a couple positive news stories can change your whole perspective. Find our favorite online communities that report on good news, and be sure to follow them as a reminder that now matter how bleak things are, good things are still happening everywhere.
where to find positive news about the environment
future earth
Future Earth (@futureearth), a nonprofit “climate club”has a good news Tuesday series which is a weekly roundup of positive news stories from reputable sources. While they’re not solely dedicated to good news (their other posts contain all the other news, history, and education we should be tuned into as well) feature 10 good news stories every single week.
intersectional environmentalist
Intersectional Environmentalist (@intersectionalenvironmentalist), a climate justice platform founded by environmental activist Leah Thomas in 2020, not only educates their community, but provides inspiration for incorporating it into your own lifestyles. There you’ll not only learn about how + why racial justice is climate justice, but how you can be part of the change and how you can better respect people + planet in the process (they’ve shared things like guided meditations, talks, coping with eco anxiety, performances, readings and more). To support IE further, you can learn more and donate to their organization here.
circularity community
Circularity Community (@circularitycommunity) is an Instagram community by the co-director of Intersectional Environmentalist Kiana Kazemi. The community produces thoughtful content on eco anxiety, mindfulness, wellness and how it is all deeply intertwined with environmental justice. It’s kind of like self care meets environmental activism! Many of their posts in collab with IE.
good good good co
Good Good Good (@goodgoodgoodco) reports on not just positive news about the environment, but everything else that contributes to progress in our society. They are an online community and print newspaper (!) spreading hope and inspiration. They are not just news stories, but often ways for you to get involved and advocate for the issues you care about.
womens earth alliance
Women’s Earth Alliance (@womensearthalliance) is a womens leadership group founded back in 2006 by women worldwide. They now offer programs in all areas of environmental justice and provide resources for local WEA groups to create change in their local communities. Unlike many other positive news communities that circulate stories from multiple news outlets, the news they share is mostly related to the work WEA communities do around the globe. (With roundups like this occasionally mixed in.) Check out their 2022 impact report for highlights, such as over 12K women leaders trained to help with relief efforts ranging from COVID response teams, increasing community access to wellness resources, forest restoration, food security, and so much more!
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