Child mortality drastically reduced in India, Finland shuts down its last coal-fired power plant
April 02, 2025
Hello dear Good News community,
My favorite good news stories are always the ones that focus on animals. That’s one of the reasons I’ve been eating a plant-based diet for over five years. And today, there are once again two great pieces of news from the animal world: Biodiversity in Tanzania is set to be strengthened through a new conservation program, and the world’s largest wildlife crossing is nearing completion.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Abre numa nova janela)India: Child mortality drastically reduced
Child mortality in India has fallen by 70 percent since 2000, according to a new UN report. This has been made possible by targeted education, better nutrition and free warm meals in state schools. Source: BUSINESS STANDARD
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Finland shuts down its last coal-fired power plant
Finland's last coal-fired power plant has been shut down. The energy company Helen Oy declared that this marks the end of the coal era in Finland. The shutdown will reduce the country's CO2 emissions by two percent. Source: REUTERS
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Tanzania implements new biodiversity project
Conservationists have launched a 20-year project to protect what is probably Tanzania's biologically richest landscape: the Udzungwa Mountains. The aim of the so-called conservation strategy is to strengthen local communities and protect biodiversity. Source: MONGABAY
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Ireland: How surplus energy is being used to combat energy poverty
In Ireland, a project to use surplus renewable energy was launched in 2023. Since then, the surplus energy has been used to provide free hot water for households at risk of energy poverty. This improves the efficiency of renewable energy generation and supports people who cannot afford energy due to high energy costs. Source: BBC
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Sustainable leather alternative made from natural fibers and waste
Alt. Leather, a start-up from Australia, has developed a plant-based leather alternative - made from natural fibers and agricultural waste. The highlight: the new material also looks and feels like leather. In the future, it could replace conventional leather products. Source: ECOWATCH
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Soon to be completed - the world's largest wildlife crossing
The world's largest wildlife crossing - the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing - is nearing completion. The overpass stretches across California's 101 freeway and is designed to help bobcats, mountain lions, deer and other animals safely cross the busy, ten-lane road. Source: ECOWATCH
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Bianca Kriel & Selina Mahoche
