A nationwide adoption campaign helped 135,000 shelter animals find families. NBC and Telemundo stations joined participating shelters to connect pets with people ready to welcome them.

At a Wisconsin correctional facility, participants raise and tag monarchs before releasing them for migration. The program pairs conservation work with a chance to contribute.

The 2026 Bird Photographer of the Year awards celebrate remarkable encounters with wildlife, including a winning image of a gannet breaking through the sea’s surface.

Twelve-year-old Sadie Hutson and her mother repair secondhand stuffed animals for children affected by fires and other disasters. Her donation of 114 restored toys helped replenish American Red Cross supplies, and the family is continuing the project.

Local officials helped reopen a café-bistro in rural Burgundy. For residents, saving the business also meant restoring a place to meet and stay connected.

After injuries derailed his earlier college football plans, Justin Buzzard earned a place on the San Jose City College team. He made his debut at 47, playing two snaps in an August 29 game. His teammates celebrated a goal he had waited decades to achieve.

An indoor farm in Skagway grows lettuce and herbs for a local restaurant. Winter surplus can reach schools and older residents, even as the wider vertical-farming industry faces financial challenges.

Researchers have mapped environmental solutions with the potential to accelerate progress—from cleaner energy to ocean protection. Their promise depends on support and wider adoption.