Animals
12. November 2025
Historic Ban Ends Fur Farming by 2033
In Poland, a new law will phase out fur farming by 2033, ending the killing of around 3 million animals each year and offering payouts for farms that close early.
In Barcelona, Spain the iconic Sagrada Familia has become the world’s tallest church after workers placed a cross atop its central tower, bringing its height to 534 feet and surpassing Germany’s Ulm Minster for the first time since 1890.
High in the Andes, Bogotá is proving that better urban design and data can clear the air. Once choked by pollution, the city has already cut fine particle levels by 13% in its pilot neighbourhood, showing that small design shifts can deliver big health gains.