Starting the week with good news! From record-breaking renewable energy in China to creative sustainability at the London Marathon, and a new invention making music more inclusive. From record-breaking renewable energy in China to creative sustainability at the London Marathon, and a new invention making music more inclusive.
Have a great weekend with Good News! Did you know that 89% of people worldwide support stronger climate action? Did you know that 89% of people worldwide support stronger climate action?
EU approves new Alzheimer's agent For the first time, the EU Commission has approved an Alzheimer's therapy that can slow down the disease process in the brain. For the first time, the EU Commission has approved an Alzheimer's therapy that can slow down the disease process in the brain.
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. Iceland's only whaling company, Hvalur hf., which hunts fin whales, will not be catching any animals this year either.
New chewing gum neutralizes flu and herpes viruses Scientists in the US and Finland have developed a chewing gum made from helmet beans that can neutralize flu and herpes viruses inside the mouth. Scientists in the US and Finland have developed a chewing gum made from helmet beans that can neutralize flu and herpes viruses inside the mouth.
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. 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.
Rat sniffs out landmines - in record numbers According to aid organization Apopo, it has sniffed out 109 landmines and 15 other potentially deadly remnants of war since 2021. According to aid organization Apopo, it has sniffed out 109 landmines and 15 other potentially deadly remnants of war since 2021.
Bali protects holy places: new guidelines for tourists In order to protect the holy places on the Indonesian island of Bali, the authorities have published new guidelines for tourists. In order to protect the holy places on the Indonesian island of Bali, the authorities have published new guidelines for tourists.
India: Child mortality drastically reduced Child mortality in India has fallen by 70 percent since 2000, according to a new UN report. Child mortality in India has fallen by 70 percent since 2000, according to a new UN report.
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. In England, the morning-after pill will soon be available free of charge and without a prescription in all pharmacies.
For the climate: Vattenfall cancels wood pellet power plant The energy company Vattenfall stops the construction of the largest wood pellet power plant in the Netherlands. The energy company Vattenfall stops the construction of the largest wood pellet power plant in the Netherlands.
Worldwide growth in renewable energy Last year, a new milestone was reached in the global energy transition: 92.5 per cent of newly generated electricity came from renewable sources. Last year, a new milestone was reached in the global energy transition: 92.5 per cent of newly generated electricity came from renewable sources.
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. Paris has voted in a public consultation for car-free streets: 500 streets will be closed to cars and transformed with greenery.
More protection for Indigenous people in Ecuador The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has now decided that protection zones must be established. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has now decided that protection zones must be established.
Titanium heart keeps patients alive for over 100 days In Australia, a man received an artificial heart made of titanium that kept him alive for more than100 days until a donor heart became available. In Australia, a man received an artificial heart made of titanium that kept him alive for more than100 days until a donor heart became available.
Italy recognises femicide as a crime in its own right Italy now classifies femicide - the killing of a woman because of her gender - as a specific crime. This strengthens the fight against gender-based violence. Italy now classifies femicide - the killing of a woman because of her gender - as a specific crime. This strengthens the fight against gender-based violence.
Bristol empowers residents to invest in climate action Bristol's new Climate Action Investment (BCAI) allows residents to fund local green projects from as little as £5, with a return of 4.2% over five years. Bristol's new Climate Action Investment (BCAI) allows residents to fund local green projects from as little as £5, with a return of 4.2% over five years.
Good News of the week: Billions for species conservation Courts made history with two major rulings for the environment and animal welfare. In France, a court blocked a motorway project for the first time to protect nature. Courts made history with two major rulings for the environment and animal welfare. In France, a court blocked a motorway project for the first time to protect nature.