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Environment PortugalFewer Cars in the Center of This City
Lisbon becomes the latest European city to reduce traffic within its center, first through a three-month trial period with measures already considered for an extended imposition, as Portugal’s capital aims at becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
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Society UruguayThis Small Nation Has the Strongest Democracy
Uruguay, in South America, is the strongest democracy in the Americas, with low poverty rates and social safety nets comparable to European countries, partly because no entrenched aristocracy or marked social hierarchy took hold, giving it a solid historic advantage.
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Society ScotlandMinimum Price for Alcohol: a Measure That’s Saving Lives
By imposing minimum pricing for alcohol, the government of Scotland, the United Kingdom, has effectively reduced the number of deaths and hospitalizations linked to alcohol consumption, a sign that the policy helps the population, mainly in socioeconomically deprived areas.
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Environment USAThe Future of Marine Protection Looks Bright: First-Ever High Seas Treaty, Signed
With the international community stepping up its game to turn the "Climate Emergency, Biodiversity Loss and Pollution" ship around, countries have signed a first-of-its-kind high seas treaty in New York, United States, in a will to reach the target of protecting 30% of land and sea…
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Society USAThe State’s Oldest Prison Will Soon Become a Rehabilitation Center
With the transformation of its oldest prison into a rehabilitation center, the state of California, United States is looking to initiate a fundamental shift from an extremely punitive American system, to one that is closer to the highly successful Norwegian incarceration system.
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Society IndiaNo Fee Scan-and-Pay for All: Easier Life, Stronger Economy
The world’s second most populous country has embraced an instant payment system that completely revolutionized Indian commerce, facilitating transactions for big and small businesses alike, and simplifying the life of millions of citizens.