Society
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Society Japan14. July 2024
Free Meals in Many Schools, and More to Come
In an effort to help child-rearing households reduce their financial burdens, 722 Japanese municipalities are offering free school lunches, prompting the government to consider applying a free-of-charge school lunch system nationwide seriously.
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Society The World9. July 2024
Mobile Banking Becomes More and More Accessible, Everywhere
Mobile money accounts have experienced substantial growth worldwide, but mainly in Africa and Asia, allowing millions of people to perform simple financial services in regions with limited banking infrastructure.
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Environment USA5. July 2024
How Indigenous Thinking Helps in Protecting Waters
A recently published study finally supports native aquaculture in Hawai’i, the United States, thus promoting the communication of Indigenous knowledge to support governmental decision-making to heal ecosystems and communities alike.
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Society Europe4. July 2024
Cities Find That Driving Slower Is Better for People and the Climate
Across Europe, a growing number of cities have undertaken initiatives to reduce the speed limit to 30 kilometers per hour, making streets safer, improving the quality of life in urban areas, and promoting active mobility.
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Environment West Africa1. July 2024
We Tamed the Sea and Now Sleep Peacefully
The coastal communities of the West African countries of Benin and Togo have found a way to protect their lives and livelihoods through major cross-border infrastructure projects designed to recover their coastal territory.