Ireland is reforesting its swamps and bogs in a bid to fight climate change. Although marshlands cover only three percent of the earth, they store 25 percent of the world’s CO2.
South Africa Begins Own Production of Groundbreaking HIV-Prevention Drug to Make it Affordable Within the Continent
South Africa will soon begin production of the groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug, long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA), finally making the life-saving treatment affordable within the African continent.
South Africa will soon begin production of the groundbreaking HIV-prevention drug, long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA), finally making the life-saving treatment affordable within the African continent.
Los Angeles Implemented a New Tax on Luxurious Real Estate to Finance Affordable Housing and Combat Homelessness
Los Angeles implemented a so-called “mansion tax”. At a rate of 4% for real estate purchases between 5 and 10 million dollars and 5.5 percent for properties over ten million dollars.
Los Angeles implemented a so-called “mansion tax”. At a rate of 4% for real estate purchases between 5 and 10 million dollars and 5.5 percent for properties over ten million dollars.
Breakthrough: New Gel Shown to Be Effective for Brain Tumour Treatment
A new “miracle” gel shows great promise for brain tumour treatment during lab tests at Johns Hopkins University.
A new “miracle” gel shows great promise for brain tumour treatment during lab tests at Johns Hopkins University.
Washington State Bans AR-15-Style Semi-Automatic Rifles
On April 25th, Washington State took decisive action in reducing the risk of gun violence and particularly mass shootings within their borders with the introduction of three new gun control bills.
On April 25th, Washington State took decisive action in reducing the risk of gun violence and particularly mass shootings within their borders with the introduction of three new gun control bills.
EU Adopts the World’s First Regulation on Cryptocurrencies
The new regulation will protect consumers from losses, and it will make money laundering and terrorist financing more difficult.
The new regulation will protect consumers from losses, and it will make money laundering and terrorist financing more difficult.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Bans Private Jets and Night Flights
The private jet ban is set to into effect at the end of 2025. This will lead to “more quiet, clean and better air travel” an airport official said in a statement.
The private jet ban is set to into effect at the end of 2025. This will lead to “more quiet, clean and better air travel” an airport official said in a statement.
Portugal Caps Rents, Gives Away Vacant Flats & Suspends VAT on Basic Foodstuffs
This measure is part of an agreement with producers and retailers to stabilize prices as soon as possible.
This measure is part of an agreement with producers and retailers to stabilize prices as soon as possible.
Leading Lawyers Take Side of Climate Activists
As climate scientists offer final warnings on our planet’s future, climate activists are becoming more and more determined to force change – whatever the cost.
As climate scientists offer final warnings on our planet’s future, climate activists are becoming more and more determined to force change – whatever the cost.
Dutch Startup Uses Air Bubbles to Remove Plastic from Rivers
Dutch startup “The Great Bubble Barrier” has been building “air curtains” and removing tons of plastic from rivers since 2017.
Dutch startup “The Great Bubble Barrier” has been building “air curtains” and removing tons of plastic from rivers since 2017.
Creating Prosperity Together: How the Social Economy Model Saved the English City of Preston
For a long time, Preston was the centre of industry in England. But when the city’s big companies decided to move production to low-wage countries, the economy collapsed and Preston plunged into a deep crisis.
For a long time, Preston was the centre of industry in England. But when the city’s big companies decided to move production to low-wage countries, the economy collapsed and Preston plunged into a deep crisis.
Royalties for the Environment: Musicians Give Earth Songwriting Credit
Brian Eno has a charity organization called Earth/Percent. It encourages musicians to donate a portion of their earnings to environmental protection.
Brian Eno has a charity organization called Earth/Percent. It encourages musicians to donate a portion of their earnings to environmental protection.
France: Montpellier Makes Public Transport Free of Charge
After two successful test phases, the city’s decision has been made: bus and tram travel will become free for Montpellier’s residents.
After two successful test phases, the city’s decision has been made: bus and tram travel will become free for Montpellier’s residents.
A Train Collision, a Toxic Derailment and Thousands Killed in an Earthquake: How Cost-cutting Led to Disaster in Turkey, Greece and Ohio
A train collision in Greece, a toxic derailment in Ohio, and thousands killed under collapsed buildings in Turkey – February 2023 was a month marked by tragedy across the world.
A train collision in Greece, a toxic derailment in Ohio, and thousands killed under collapsed buildings in Turkey – February 2023 was a month marked by tragedy across the world.
Less Hustle and Loneliness: Supermarket in the Netherlands Has “Chatting Checkouts”
The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has introduced slower checkouts for the first time in 2019.
The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has introduced slower checkouts for the first time in 2019.
A Berliner Builds Tiny Houses and Gives Them to Homeless People
The association Little Homes e. V. builds tiny mobile houses and gives them to homeless people. To date, it has built nearly 248 of these shelters.
The association Little Homes e. V. builds tiny mobile houses and gives them to homeless people. To date, it has built nearly 248 of these shelters.