In this episode of the Mostly Good Environmental News Report, hosts Lenny Librizzi, Charlie Olson and Mark Latour discuss positive developments in environmental news, focusing on the rise of electric vehicles in developing countries, the significance of peatlands in carbon storage, global investments in renewable energy, and community initiatives for environmental action. The conversation highlights the optimistic trends and efforts being made to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

00:00 Introduction

01:12 The Rise of Electric Vehicles in Developing Countries

07:22 The Importance of Peatlands in Carbon Storage

11:04 Norway is increasing investments in renewable energy

11:36 Canadian Sustainable Investing

12:09 Chicago River Swim event

13:07 South Carolina's largest ever conservation easement

13:51 Arnold Schwarzenegger advocates for climate action

14:45 Evangelical groups in Indiana pushing for environmental action.

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electric vehicles, renewable energy, peatlands, carbon storage, environmental news, climate change, sustainable investing, community action, positive environmental stories, global initiatives, Lenny Librizzi, Mark Latour, Charlie Olson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chicago River, South Carolina, Norway, Indiana, Canada