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Society United KingdomColdplay and Massive Attack Become Trendsetters in Eco-Friendly Gigs
British bands have been stepping up to do what they can for the environment. Coldplay, for example, won’t be touring to promote its new album, and Massive Attack is urging the music industry to work together on planning greener concerts.
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Society Kenya“Bitcoin” for the Poor to Boost Business Opportunities in Kenya
Communities in disaster-prone Kenya have been heavily lacking cash, let alone keeping track of who owes what, to pay for each other’s useful skills and produce. Now a new project is working on a technology-based solution, with blockchain-backed “local currencies”, just like the well-known Bitcoin.
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Society USATask Force Founded to Protect Native American Women and Children from Crimes
In the United States, Native American women and girls have experienced violence in outrageous rates. Calling their situation “heartbreaking”, President Donald Trump has stepped up and launched a task force to help protect indigenous women and children.
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Society CongoLook How Strong We Are, Assault Survivors Show on Catwalk in Congo
15 sexual violence survivors from Congo showcased their solidarity in a special way this year: they modeled at a show in the capital city of Kinshaa, representing their strength and yearning to end violence against women.
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Society United KingdomThey Buy Houses, Fix Them – and Rent Them Out for Cheap
A new investment fund has launched in Britain, aimed at fighting domestic abuse as well as the nation’s shortage in housing: it buys and refurbishes safe and secure homes, and rents them out to vulnerable women and their children.
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Society SpainLet’s Talk to Our Citizens for a Greener City, Say Business Officials
Cities and business officials turn to improving communication to better tackle climate change – highlighting that residents’ participation will significantly aid in advancing the implementation of high-tech strategies to make cities greener.
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Society The PhilippinesWant Your Diploma? First Plant 10 Trees, New Law in Philippines Rules
A new law in the Philippines would make planting at least 10 trees a prerequisite to high school or college graduation. Passed by the country’s lower parliamentary house, the law is aimed at combating climate change through reforestation.
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