Paris citizens say yes to 500 car-free streets, weather warnings via 5G
March 25, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
As I strolled through the streets of Berlin at the weekend, I thought to myself how much more relaxed it would be if streets and alleyways with cafés and small shops were car-free. More space for socialising instead of street noise! This is exactly what the people of Paris have now decided to do. In a public survey, they voted in favour of 500 streets without cars.
Enjoy reading, Bianca
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)Paris: Citizens say yes to 500 car-free streets
Paris has voted in a public consultation for car-free streets: 500 streets will be closed to cars and transformed with greenery. Currently, 220 streets are already car-free, almost all areas have a 30 km/h speed limit, and through-traffic in the city center is banned. Voter turnout was four percent. Source: REUTERS
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Weather warnings via 5G – in real time
Researchers in Australia are investigating how extreme weather conditions can be better predicted using 5G signals - in real time. This would make it possible to make precise predictions about when and where, for example, flooding is to be expected. Conventional weather forecasts do not currently provide real-time data. Source: DW
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Sports facilities are supplied with green energy
The city of Worcester is upgrading its sports facilities with green energy. Two swimming pools and a sports hall are being provided with solar panels. The aim is to reduce the costs and carbon footprint of these facilities. Source: BBC
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Central market in Buenos Aires saves food and creates jobs
A third of Argentina's fresh produce is stored at the central market in Buenos Aires. Much of it ends up in the trash, even though it is still consumable. Thanks to an idea from traders, the food is now being rescued – and creating new paid jobs at the same time. Source: DW
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Natural history becomes a new degree subject in the UK
After more than 20 years, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new opioid-free painkiller. Early tests show: It is neither euphoric nor intoxicating, but helps with chronic pain. / Editor's note: It cannot be ruled out that new drugs have been developed on the basis of animal testing. Source: POSITIVE NEWS
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The underwater kelp on the West Sussex coast is recovering
After more than 20 years, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new opioid-free painkiller. Early tests show: It is neither euphoric nor intoxicating, but helps with chronic pain. / Editor's note: It cannot be ruled out that new drugs have been developed on the basis of animal testing. Source: BBC
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