No whaling in Iceland again in 2025 , blood test can identify Parkinson's at an early stage
April 14, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
I was already struggling to get out of bed when my alarm went off this morning. Our six pieces of Good News definitely helped me today. If you're feeling like me, I hope you're having a better start to the new week with our new issue: there will still be no whaling in Iceland in 2025, a new blood test detects Parkinson's and there are more cranes in South Africa. Have a good week!
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Öffnet in neuem Fenster)No whaling in Iceland again in 2025
Iceland's only whaling company, Hvalur hf., which hunts fin whales, will not be catching any animals this year either. According to the company, whaling is no longer economically viable. The ships were already inactive last year. The situation will be reviewed again next year. Source: EURO WEEKLY NEWS
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Blood test can detect Parkinson's at an early stage
Parkinson's is often diagnosed at a late stage. Researchers are working on a new blood test that can detect the disease at an early stage - long before the first symptoms appear. The test is currently being tested in studies, and initial results are promising, according to the researchers./ POSSIBLY BASED ON ANIMAL TESTING Source: EURONEWS
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Wattled crane population in South Africa is recovering
The conservation status of the wattled crane in South Africa has improved from “critically endangered” to “endangered” - a small success for species conservation. According to the International Crane Foundation, the population has grown from around 200 to around 250 adult cranes, and the trend is still rising. Source: MONGABAY
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Toys to become safer: EU introduces new regulations
Children's toys are set to become safer in the EU. The member states have agreed on new regulations to provide consumers with better protection against chemicals and fraud in online retail. A digital product passport will become mandatory for every toy so that consumers can obtain better information before buying. Source: DW
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Study: Artificial structures promote coral regeneration after bleaching
In order to better understand how corals can be helped to become more resilient, researchers in Japan have investigated where corals recover best. The result: corals recover better on artificial structures. One possible explanation could be that artificial surfaces are more robust than natural reefs. Further studies will follow. Source: MONGABAY
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Against greenwashing: NGO takes action against misleading environmental claims
Some companies describe their products as “climate neutral” or “environmentally friendly”. The non-profit organization Deutsche Umwelthilfe is taking action against greenwashing by manufacturers of sneakers, cruise lines and airline companies. More than 100 companies have been warned in court and had to retract their supposed sustainability promises. Source: EURONEWS
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