📈 Human Progress
In the last decades humanity has made great progress with less extreme poverty, increased health, wealth and democracy. We follow in the tradition of professor Hans Rosling.
🌳 Organization re-plant extinct tree in Hawaii
Conservationists found a tree species, supposed to be extinct, atop one of Hawaii’s mountains while on a seed gathering trip. Now, they have planted 30 seedlings from the tree, hoping for the species recovery.
🧒 Child poverty in the US has decreased by 59 percent
More households with two present parents and better opportunities for single mothers to work are some of the reasons for reduced child poverty.
🌳 Spectacular rooftop forest planned for an old Courthouse in London
A spectacular rooftop forest is planned for an old courthouse in London. 125 trees and more than 10 000 plants will be planted.
🇪🇺 The EU is planning bills for reduced pollution
The European Union wants to introduce tougher restrictions on pollution after a survey shows that the majority of EU residents want cleaner air.
🦬 First Wild Bison in 6,000 Years Born in the UK
For the first time in 6000 years, a baby bison has been born in the UK, and this just months after a small herd was brought to the country.
🇦🇺 Australia sets aside 30% of their landmass to protect unique species
Australian officials have announced that they are going to preserve 30% of the continent’s landmass in a natural state for conservation of the continent's unique species.
💰 415 million fewer poor people in India in 15 years
A massive reduction in the number of poor people in India over the past 15 years shows that poverty can be eliminated.
🎨 Street art can make it safer for pedestrians to cross the road
US initiatives have recently demonstrated that artistic interventions in the form of street art near crossovers can enhance pedestrian safety.
🥤 "Plastic deposit" cleans up the sea
Fishermen in Indonesia are paid to fish out plastic waste from the sea instead of fish.