Today’s Top Good News Story

The first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S. is now open and powering 70,000 homes in New York

Achieving a major milestone for clean energy in the U.S., South Fork Wind is officially complete and all 12 of its turbines are producing enough electricity to power around 70,000 homes in New York.

Construction on this first utility-scale offshore wind farm started last year, amidst setbacks for the industry overall. New York also has a goal to build 9 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2035, which would meet about 30% of the state’s electricity demand.

It’s the most ambitious goal in the country, which just got one step closer to reality. Or as one expert put it: “Now the question is no longer if we can, but how fast we can.”

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More good clean energy news:

• ​Cities around the U.S. are turning old landfills into solar farms, with around 300 completed so far and the capacity to power millions of homes.
• In the name of freedom and economics, even the most conservative states are passing landmark clean energy legislation to pave the way for expanding solar and wind power.
• New research indicates that an exponential surge in solar, wind, and battery capacity is putting the world on track to reach ambitious net-zero goals by 2030.
• To respond to the climate crisis, a company is “greening” the millions of existing buildings in America.

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More Good News

​Backed by Serena Williams, a new at-home cervical cancer test aims to replace traditional pap smears. With promising trial results and pending FDA approval, the Teal Wand aims to empower women with greater control over their health care.

​To help limit the “excesses” created by fast fashion, France's lower house just passed an environmental surcharge law. Key measures in the package aimed at curbing the negative impact of fast fashion on the planet include a ban on advertising for the cheapest textiles and an environmental charge on low-cost items.

​A new tick-killing pill could be a major breakthrough in preventing Lyme disease. A new, early-stage trial showed that it can kill ticks on people 24 hours after taking the drug, with the effects lasting for up to 30 days.

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💸 If you live in one of 12 states, you can test out the new, free tax filing tool!​

🚢 Good update on that aid ship headed for Gaza.

🚙 For gas-powered vehicles, this could be the end.​

❤️ Pandemic-era support for families was especially good news for children.​

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What’s good?

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