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Society USA

25. March 2022

Women Rise up to Help Boost Black-Owned Businesses

The concept of community acquired its real meaning in COVID times across the United States, and particularly in Brooklyn, where Black-owned businesses managed to stay afloat and are now booming, mainly due to concerted efforts from Black women.

Environment

Environment The World

23. March 2022

175 Countries Join Hands Against Plastic Pollution

A coalition of 175 nations agreed to write a treaty designed to restrict the growth of plastic pollution, thus rallying to not only improve recycling techniques and clean up plastic waste but to halt plastic production altogether.

Society

Society USA

1. March 2022

The Bike Bus: A Safe Way For Kids to Ride to School

The city of San Francisco, United States has developed a "bike bus" for kids to safely ride their bike to school in groups, an initiative already implanted in large cities around the world demonstrating significant effectiveness.

Society

Society USA

11. February 2022

Back to Tradition: Sustainable Farming on the Rise

All across the United States, traditional agricultural and farming practices are gaining popularity as both Native and non-Native communities show desire to live and eat in a more sustainable manner.

Society

Society Bengladesh

7. February 2022

Spinning Storms Won’t Take Lives Anymore

Since 1970, Bangladesh has proactively implemented measures to prevent cyclone-related deaths - and through early warnings, an improved shelters system and a vast network of volunteers, authorities have reduced them by 100-fold.

Society

Society USA

5. February 2022

Fewer Police Shootings, Thanks to More Mental Health Help

Across the United States, police shootings have declined as behavioral health experts step in to better serve the public and curb avoidable fatal confrontations with police officers.

Society

Society Ghana

26. January 2022

Farmers Offered Free Insurance to Steer Away from Poverty

The African country of Ghana has launched a pilot project to offer free crop insurance to farmers, preventing them from falling into poverty due to repercussions caused by global warming.

Environment

Environment United Kingdom

11. January 2022

This Initiative Wants to Reforest Over 500,000 Acres of Land

Following three years of consultation, an initiative took shape to restore nature across Scotland’s Highlands, with the help of local communities and partners, as well as environmental organizations.

Technology

Technology South Korea

15. December 2021

Here Is the First Real City in the Virtual World

South Korea’s capital will deploy its “Metaverse Seoul” project on New Year’s Eve, and plans on having a communal and virtual space for citizens and tourists alike ready by 2026.

Environment

Environment USA

2. December 2021

Community Forests Flourish Across This Country

All across the United States, community-governed forests are blossoming, and the movement contributes to the conservation of those green spaces, brings educational benefits and generates income to urban and rural communities alike.