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Britain to ban toxic lead ammunition Lead ammunition is to be banned in England, Scotland and Wales, the UK government announced this week – a move campaigners said was an overdue win for wildlife. According to the government, the ban will prevent the release of around 7,000 tonnes of toxic metal into fields, forests and… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

Speaking of urban greenery … Car-sized urban gardens are creating a buzz in Britain – and not just among pollinators. Highlighting how parking spaces can be converted into urban oases, three ‘parklets’ scooped a silver award at the coveted Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival in London. The demonstration gardens, created by Surrey county council, come… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

in the region, these children have given us a stark reminder of the importance of human connection, shared experience, and hope. Their images capture the beauty and resilience of the human spirit even in the face of adversity.” This code snippet is a combination of HTML and CSS code. It includes a call-to-action section inviting… Continue reading Processing grief: how photography is helping Gazan refugees rebuild their lives

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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