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n be achieved. Cicadas are known for their loud and distinctive singing, which is produced by the males to attract mates. Their return to the New Forest is a positive sign of conservation efforts to restore biodiversity and habitats in the area. This success story highlights the importance of conservation efforts and the impact they… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

t: 400;”>a good year in terms of reducing violent crime. Meanwhile, the UK has seen its murder rate go from around 26 in 100,000 people in the 1500s, down to around one in 100,000 people today. The UK has experienced a long-term reduction in strikingly similar patterns to what’s been witnessed in Brazil, with the trend… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

ring treatment for the disease has reduced by 91%, from 100 million to 9.1 million, since 2015. In addition, 11 countries have eliminated the condition since the launch of the WHO’s Global Alliance for the Elimination of Trachoma by 2020. Trachoma can lead to debilitating eyelid scarring and ulceration, and is responsible for the visual… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

A new art museum focusing on migration has recently opened its doors in Rotterdam, in the vicinity where Albert Einstein sought refuge and embarked on a new journey to the United States. The Fenix museum is a pivotal part of the revitalization project in the Katendrecht neighborhood, previously known for Rotterdam’s red-light district and Europe’s… Continue reading A museum on the move: new institution captures human stories of migration

ccessfully settling into their new home,” said Emmanuel de Merode, director of Virunga National Park.  The reintroduction was a collaboration between the park, Gorilla Doctors and the Congolese Wildlife Authority, with support from the U.S.-based charity Global Wildlife Conservation. The gorillas were rescued by authorities in the DRC in 2019 during a sting operation to… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

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nment study found that only a small minority of planning applications are rejected due to environmental concerns, and that these rejections are often justified because they are made in protected areas or are in violation of existing legislation. The findings are a blow to critics who argue that environmental regulations are a hindrance to development.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Big business is betting on a renewables future Despite the rallying cry of “drill baby, drill” from certain world leaders, captains of industry overwhelmingly believe that the future is renewables not fossil fuels. That’s according to a global poll of 1,500 business leaders in 15 countries, which found that 97% support the clean energy transition.… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

The findings of the trial have raised hope for people with peanut allergies, offering the possibility of a potential treatment in the future. Image: Shattha Pilabut Read the full article on Positive News here: Read More