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June 27, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

today’s good news is all about care—for each other, for animals, and for the planet. From Italy’s first hedgehog hospital to greener farewells in Maine, people are finding sustainable ways to make a difference. With promising research on dementia and tree disease, and cleaner air coming to Palma, there’s plenty to feel hopeful about. Wishing you an uplifting weekend!

Enjoy reading, Bianca

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Younger generations face lower dementia risk, study finds

An international study shows that people born more recently are less likely to develop dementia at the same age as earlier generations. This trend is most pronounced among women and is likely to be linked to better education and healthcare. Although ageing populations mean the total number of cases will rise, these findings offer hope for prevention. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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Palma to fine high-emission cars in new zone

From 1 July, Palma will start fining high-emission vehicles entering its new Low Emission Zone, as part of the city’s sustainable mobility plan. Older petrol and diesel cars with 'A' labels will face fines of up to €200, while cleaner vehicles will be permitted to enter freely. Source: EURO WEEKLY NEWS

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Italy’s first hedgehog hospital

Massimo Vacchetta is a vet. He has opened Italy's first and only hedgehog hospital in Vacchetta in Piedmont. Injured and weakened hedgehogs are treated at ‘La Ninna’ - the project is financed solely by donations. There is also a hedgehog retirement home and a cemetery. Source: DW

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First U.S. mushroom casket burial signals greener farewells

A family in Maine held the first burial in North America to use a biodegradable mushroom casket. Made from mycelium, the coffin breaks down within weeks, nourishing the soil and marking a growing shift towards eco-friendly funerals. Source: ECOWATCH

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Bee hotels help native pollinators recover after wildfires

A study in Australia found that bee hotels support native bee populations in fire-damaged areas. Over 800 nests were occupied within months, boosting pollination and ecosystem recovery. Researchers recommend keeping honey bees out of these zones to reduce competition. Source: ECOWATCH

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Ash trees evolve resistance to deadly fungus

Britain’s ash trees are evolving a resistance to ash dieback, a fungal disease that was once expected to wipe out up to 85 per cent of the population. New research in Surrey shows that younger trees are adapting genetically in order to survive. Scientists regard it as a hopeful shift. Source: BBC

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