😍 8 Good News from February

February 28, 2026

Hello dear Good News community,

The shortest month of the year brought a host of great Good News stories. Today, we’re taking another look at our February highlights. Enjoy the read!

Enjoy reading, Selina

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China and India slow down coal

For the first time in years, electricity generation from fossil fuels is falling in China and India. Despite rising demand, both countries are massively expanding solar and wind power. A potential turning point for the global climate — if the trend continues. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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Cancer prevention could save millions of lives

An analysis covering 185 countries shows that around four in ten new cancer cases are linked to modifiable risk factors. At the top of the list: smoking. This is followed by infections, alcohol, environmental pollution, and occupational exposure. Prevention could avert millions of cases — if policymakers and healthcare systems consistently act on it. Source: BBC

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EU bans destruction of unsold clothing

Millions of unsold garments end up in the trash in the EU every year. That’s about to change: Large fashion companies will no longer be allowed to destroy their stock. The EU aims to protect the environment and climate while promoting more sustainable business models. Source: EARTH.ORG (Si apre in una nuova finestra)

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Study: More EVs, cleaner air

A new study from California shows that every increase in electric vehicles measurably reduces nitrogen dioxide pollution. Just 200 additional EVs lower NO₂ by more than one percent — a win for air quality and public health. Source: REUTERS

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Seagrass restoration in Malaysia: Success for biodiversity and climate

A ten-year project on the Malaysian peninsula has achieved high survival rates for seagrass, demonstrating how degraded coastal ecosystems can be revitalized. Key factors for success include adapting to local conditions and tackling the root causes of seagrass decline. Source: MONGABAY

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Volunteers use WhatsApp to fight record-breaking amazon fires

In a Brazilian Amazon city, residents are showing the power of collective action: using WhatsApp, they coordinate water transports through the forest to fight devastating fires together. Source: MONGABAY

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Brain-Inspired AI: Makes soft robot arms more versatile and stable

A new AI control system allows soft robotic arms to switch tasks flexibly without retraining. This breakthrough increases adaptability and safety in assistive, rehabilitation, and medical robots. Source: TECHXPLORE

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Galápagos giant tortoises return after 150 years

For more than 150 years, the giant tortoises of Floreana were considered extinct. Now, 158 young tortoises have been reintroduced to the Galápagos island — bred from descendants carrying the genetic heritage of the extinct species. In the long term, up to 700 animals are expected to help restore the ecosystem. Source: BBC

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Bianca Kriel & Selina Mahoche