Hormone-free pill for men being clinically tested, Less waste on Australia's beaches

April 09, 2025

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More and more activists around the world are taking legal action for climate protection. With success - last year, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland was violating the Convention on Human Rights because it was doing too little to combat climate change. The activists, called Klima-Seniorinnen, from Switzerland had brought the case. This has now also encouraged Portuguese climate activists to take legal action against the Portuguese government, as one of today's Good News articles shows.

Enjoy reading, Selina

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Hormone-free pill for men being clinically tested

Since September 2024, a phase 2 trial has been running in New Zealand to test the safety and efficacy of a hormone-free contraceptive pill for men. The drug YCT-529 has already proven effective in animal studies. It could help to distribute contraception more fairly in the future. Source: SCIENCE ALERT

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Less waste on Australia's beaches

Plastic waste pollution on the beaches around Australia's six metropolitan regions has fallen by almost 40 percent in ten years, according to a study. Bans on plastic bags and collection systems for drinks containers have made an impact. Source: OCEANORGRAPHIC

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Portuguese climate activists file lawsuit against government

Four Portuguese climate activists have filed a climate lawsuit against the Portuguese government at the European Court of Human Rights. Their aim is to ensure that the government sets stricter targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The case is modeled on a successful lawsuit from 2024, which obliged Switzerland to do more to protect the climate. Source: EURONEWS

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100-Hertz tone relieves sickness when traveling

Millions of people suffer from motion sickness. Instead of medication, a new sound stimulation could help. Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered that brief exposure to a sound of 100 hertz helps our vestibular system - nausea and dizziness disappear. Source: EARTH

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Mexico wants to improve the protection of its coastal forests

The mangroves in the lagoons of the Mexican city of Acapulco have shrunk by more than half since 1979 due to environmental pollution. The Mexican government has now decided to support the Mangrove Breakthrough initiative. The aim is to restore 30 percent of the mangrove forests by 2030. Source: MONGABAY

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How access to healthcare services in rural areas can be improved

According to the WHO, people in the Global South, especially those living in rural areas, have less access to rehabilitation services. The report shows global projects that make health services accessible, such as an online community of physiotherapists. Source: BBC

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