GreaterGood News

On the left, a dead branching coral rests on a sandy ocean floor beside a rock wall; on the right, an aerial view shows sargassum seaweed washing onto a tropical.

Americas Oceans Are Growing More Acidic and Federal Monitoring Cannot Keep Up

Since the Industrial Revolution, ocean acidity has increased by roughly 26 percent — and scientists say we have already crossed one of Earth's defined stability thresholds. Shellfish hatcheries are losing...

Americas Oceans Are Growing More Acidic and Federal Monitoring Cannot Keep Up

Since the Industrial Revolution, ocean acidity has increased by roughly 26 percent — and scientists say we have already crossed one of Earth's defined stability thresholds. Shellfish hatcheries are losing...

A white cat with gray tabby markings and striking blue eyes sits attentively on a stone surface in a garden with gravel, rocks, and bare shrubs.

Lost Cat Search Leads Couple to a Blue-Eyed Soulmate

A search for a missing cat unexpectedly brought a couple face-to-face with a blue-eyed shelter cat named Sassy. When Sassy refused to leave Lana’s arms, they knew she had already...

Lost Cat Search Leads Couple to a Blue-Eyed Soulmate

A search for a missing cat unexpectedly brought a couple face-to-face with a blue-eyed shelter cat named Sassy. When Sassy refused to leave Lana’s arms, they knew she had already...

A massive tan sea lion named Chonkers sits upright on a wooden dock among a colony of resting sea lions.

A 2,000-Pound Sea Lion Named Chonkers Showed Up at San Francisco's Pier 39 and Broke the Internet

A one-ton Steller sea lion named Chonkers arrived at San Francisco's Pier 39 and refused to leave — drawing crowds, bending docks, and capturing hearts. His extended stay is rare...

A 2,000-Pound Sea Lion Named Chonkers Showed Up at San Francisco's Pier 39 and Broke the Internet

A one-ton Steller sea lion named Chonkers arrived at San Francisco's Pier 39 and refused to leave — drawing crowds, bending docks, and capturing hearts. His extended stay is rare...

Three individuals in orange jail jumpsuits pose for mugshots against a striped background, appearing to be under arrest.

Twenty-Eight Animals Suffered After Their Owners Rejected Years Of Help

Madison County animal cruelty case led to 15 dogs and 13 cats seized, highlighting community vigilance and shelter needs.

Twenty-Eight Animals Suffered After Their Owners Rejected Years Of Help

Madison County animal cruelty case led to 15 dogs and 13 cats seized, highlighting community vigilance and shelter needs.

An elephant walking through tall grass in a lush green landscape.

Portugal’s Last Circus Elephant Walks Away From the Life That Took Her Freedom For 40 Years

Portugal’s last circus elephant Julie retires to Pangea Elephant Sanctuary, gaining space, care, and companionship.

Portugal’s Last Circus Elephant Walks Away From the Life That Took Her Freedom For 40 Years

Portugal’s last circus elephant Julie retires to Pangea Elephant Sanctuary, gaining space, care, and companionship.

On the left, a firefighter kneels on pavement administering oxygen via a small mask to a pigeon; on the right, the same Oakland firefighter crouches beside a fire truck doing.

Firefighters Give Oxygen to Distressed Pigeon After It Approaches Them Begging for Help

Uplifting video shows firefighters give oxygen to pigeon after smoke inhalation, highlighting compassion and human and bird bonds.

Firefighters Give Oxygen to Distressed Pigeon After It Approaches Them Begging for Help

Uplifting video shows firefighters give oxygen to pigeon after smoke inhalation, highlighting compassion and human and bird bonds.