Morning-after pill in England to be free and over-the-counter, Mexico bans junk food in schools
March 31, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
We start the new week with good news from around the world: In pharmacies in England, the morning-after pill will soon be free of charge and without a prescription. In Mexico, sweet and savoury foods are now banned in all schools - for the good of health. And in Africa, farmers receive innovative irrigation systems to promote clean energy and food security. Have a good week and let's hope for many more good news.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)Morning-after pill in England to be free and over-the-counter
In England, the morning-after pill will soon be available free of charge and without a prescription in all pharmacies. Until now, it has cost up to 36 euros depending on where you live - or nothing at all. The British government now wants to end this patchwork approach. Source: THE GUARDIAN
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Mexico bans junk food in schools
Mexico bans junk food in schools. Salty and sweet processed products such as crisps and sugary drinks are now taboo. The government wants to curb the health problem in the country, as many young people suffer from conditions such as diabetes. Source: CNN
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Food safety and clean energy in Africa due to innovative irrigation system
More than 60 % of the labour force in Africa works in agriculture. But the climate crisis is making it increasingly difficult to grow fruit and vegetables. The Productive Use of Renewable Energy programme equips farmers with innovative irrigation systems that use solar cells to promote clean energy and sustainable agriculture. Source: MONGABAY
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New Linuex code saves energy
Scientists at the Cheriton School of Computer Science have designed a Linux code that can reduce the energy consumption of data centres. With a single line of code, the global energy consumption of data centres could be reduced by up to five percent. Source: RESET
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Saving seeds is good for people's wellbeing
Sharing and growing seeds is good for the environment and promotes mental health. A pilot project by the Gaia Foundation and a Canadian study confirm that community seed saving has positive effects on health and well-being. Source: POSITIVE NEWS
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Safe corridors for elephants
A new study shows how African savannah elephants plan their routes: the endangered animals strategically choose the minimum routes that consume the least energy to reach their food sources. This knowledge can help wildlife researchers plan elephant corridors in order to protect them better. Source: MONGABAY
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