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Since 2000 Malaria control efforts helped prevent an estimated 2.2 Billion cases and 12.7 Million cases globally.
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April 25, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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Several areas of the world are recording a reduction in plastic pollution on coasts according to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.
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Plastic Pollution Decreases On Coasts : First Evidence
Pollution on a beach. Credit: Natasha Ewins Several areas of the world are recording a reduction in plastic pollution on the coasts. Althoug... by @newsfocus
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April 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Scientists in Mexico celebrate rediscovery of rare rabbit species 120 years after it went missing.
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Experts celebrate rediscovery of rare species 120 years after it went missing: 'I was completely amazed'
Now that the species has been rediscovered, scientists hope to learn more.
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April 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Huge rabbit "Alex the Great" was rescued from a kill farm, now works as a therapy bunny and loves driving his mini truck.
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Huge rabbit rescued from kill farm is now therapy bunny, drives mini truck
“There’s just not a place that he’s not completely the center of attention,” said Josh Row, who owns rabbit Alex The Great.
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April 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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In April, many of the world’s largest shipping nations decided to impose a minimum fee of $100 for every ton of greenhouse gases emitted by ships above certain thresholds!
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Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping
Many of the world’s largest shipping nations have agreed to impose a minimum fee on every ton of greenhouse gases emitted by ships above certain thresholds in what's effectively the first global tax o...
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April 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Washington state has passed a bill that prohibits the use of elephants, bears, wild cats, and nonhuman primates in circuses and other traveling shows.
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Lions, tigers, bears, and more banned from Washington circuses under new bill
Washington state has passed a bill that prohibits the use of elephants, bears, wild cats, and nonhuman primates in circuses and other traveling shows.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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The percentage of UK people aged 16-24 who use disposable vapes has dropped from 63% to 35% in the last year, University College London (UCL) researchers say.
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Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of government ban
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.
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April 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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A landmine-hunting rat in Cambodia has set a new world record by sniffing out more than 100 mines.
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'Exceptional': Rat earns world record for sniffing out landmines in Cambodia
Landmine-hunting rat Ronin has set a new world record by sniffing out more than 100 mines.
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April 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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In Canada a 100-year-old WWII veteran who hoped for 100 cards for his birthday receives over 1,700
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100-year-old WWII veteran who hoped for 100 cards for his birthday receives over 1,700 | CBC News
Gaston Pettigrew, who served during WWII's Battle of the Atlantic, was hoping to receive 100 birthday cards in time for his 100th birthday on April 11. He received more than 1,700, which are now plast...
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April 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Philadelphia Zoo's oldest resident a nearly 100-year-old tortoise becomes 1st-time mom to 4 baby hatchlings
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Zoo's oldest resident becomes 1st-time parent, welcomes 4 baby tortoises
A pair of nearly 100-year-old tortoises have welcomed four baby hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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April 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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New Mexico, which has long ranked worst in the US for child wellbeing made childcare free. It lifted 120,000 people above the poverty line.
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New Mexico made childcare free. It lifted 120,000 people above the poverty line
The state, which has long ranked worst in the US for child wellbeing, became the first and only in the country to offer free childcare to a majority of families
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April 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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The World surpasses 40% clean electricity with Europe leading as a 'solar superpower' according to new analysis from clean energy think tank Ember. #UpliftingNews #Environment #GoodNews
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World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe?
Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.
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April 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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MacKenzie Scott Has Given Away $19 Billion to over 2000 charitable organizations since Divorce from Jeff Bezos 6 Years Ago
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MacKenzie Scott Has Given Away $19 Billion Since Divorce from Jeff Bezos 6 Years Ago
MacKenzie Scott has "transformed" philanthropy since her divorce from Jeff Bezos in 2019: In the past six years, she's donated $19 billion to more than 2,000 organizations, a new study found
people.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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The Release of the Panama Papers in 2016 has led to nearly $2B in recouped taxes for governments. #goodnews #taxtherich #upliftingnews
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Nearly $2B in dodged taxes recovered by governments due to Panama Papers | CBC News
Almost exactly nine years after the Panama Papers were revealed, two dozen countries' tax agencies say they've recovered nearly $2 billion combined in tax arrears thanks to information in the leak abo...
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April 7, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Coastal plastic waste in major Australiam Cities has fallen by 39% since 2013 according to a new study published in Marine Pollution! 🐢
#upliftingnews #environment #goodnews
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Australia sees nearly 40% decline in plastic pollution along major city coastlines
Country has pledged to phase out unnecessary plastics by 2025 and recycle or reuse all its plastic waste by 2040
www.independent.co.uk
April 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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A rewilding project in Scotland managed to increase the Bumblebee population 116 times over in the area.
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Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in 'remarkable' Scotland project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
www.scotsman.com
December 5, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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Former activist Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by being elected as Namibia's first female president.
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: From freedom fighter to Namibia's first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has experienced exile, detention and a quarter of a century in top government posts.
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December 5, 2024 at 12:31 AM
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Starting next year Christmas eve will officially be a day off work - Polish parliament decides!
#Holiday #Christmas #Uplifting #PositiveNews
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Polish parliament approves making Christmas Eve day off work
The legislation would also introduce an additional trading Sunday in December.
notesfrompoland.com
December 3, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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Iranian Rapper Toomaj Saheli walks free after previously being sentenced to death by the Iranian Regime for "corruption on earth"! #Iran #PositiveNews #Uplifting
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Toomaj Salehi: Iranian rapper freed from prison after two years
Toomaj Salehi was arrested and later sentenced to death after supporting anti-government protests.
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December 3, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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In 2024 Kenya's endangered black rhinos made an ‘unimaginable’ comeback as their numbers reach 1,000!
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Kenya black rhino reach milestone
Kenya’s black rhino population has more than doubled – from fewer than 400 in the 1980s to over 1,000 today.
www.wwf.org.uk
December 3, 2024 at 12:13 AM