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⚽️ The FIFA World Cup starts today, with Mexico kicking off the world’s biggest soccer event against South Africa in Mexico City for the first match.

🤖 Seattle just passed a year-long moratorium on new data center construction, becoming the largest U.S. city to do so as the backlash against AI infrastructure grows across the country.

☀️ A federal judge struck down a Trump administration effort to restrict tax credits for wind and solar energy.

Environment

Global mangrove forests are rebounding in a hopeful sign for both climate and coastal resilience

New research from Tulane University found that mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery worldwide, with regrowth and expansion largely offsetting decades of losses.

The study is based on four decades of satellite data and shows mangroves are now growing overall, following decades of decline due to deforestation and coastal development. The forests are regenerating naturally and expanding into new coastal areas.

Why is this good news? Mangroves were once considered one of the world’s most threatened coastal ecosystems. Not only do they provide unparalleled protection of coastal communities and coastlines, but they also support marine ecosystems and store an incredible amount of carbon dioxide.

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More Good News

​Brad Paisley shared a petition to block a 69,220-square-foot data center from being built next to the Nashville Zoo. The zoo’s leaders cited concerns over potential water quality degradation, light pollution, and noise disturbances.

​Four men jumped into Florida waters to help a 324-pound green sea turtle that was injured from a boat strike. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center aided in the rescue, cautioning boaters to “Go Slow For Those Below” this summer.

​Wisconsinites are planting flowers in sidewalk cracks to shed light on LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. Each installation has a QR code that redirects teens to lifesaving resources alongside a reminder that it “takes courage to flourish.”

​Prince William is teaming up with British manufacturers to donate unsold appliances to people transitioning out of homelessness. The initiative is meant to reduce waste while creating stable living conditions for people in need.

​Coral reefs off the coast of Western Australia survived a record marine heatwave with little bleaching. Researchers believe that the unusually heat-tolerant corals could help them better learn how to protect and restore reefs.

​Scientists spotted a critically endangered marine snail in the wild for the first time in five years. The white abalone was found in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary during a habitat survey.

Arts & culture

One of the world’s oldest ‘art galleries’ lives on the rock faces of this Australian cultural site. These people have sworn to protect it

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Good progress

Electric vehicle sales are taking off around the world

More than 20 million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2025, up roughly 20% from 2024. Electric vehicles accounted for roughly 25% of new car sales globally, meaning one in every four new cars was electric.

According to the International Energy Agency, electric vehicle sales are projected to go up from 25% to 28% in 2026, handily beating last year’s record.

Although the United States lags in EV adoption, countries across Asia and Europe have continued to invest in them at growing rates. The IEA projects that by 2035, roughly half of all new cars sold globally could be electric.

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More Good bits

💵 Your local park really is bringing in the green.

🧑‍🏫 Platypuses make the best teachers.

🦭 A seal pup update from the PNW. (TikTok)

🏝️ Six once-exploited destination spots are making a comeback.

🏀 A high school yearbook entry predicted the future.

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