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Society Indonesia

20. August 2022

A True Success Story for This Country’s Overall Growth

Over the last 20 years, Indonesia has experienced impressive economic and political growth. The country has not only caught up to richer ones and finds itself now in the middle-income category, but it has also become one of the most democratic in Southeast Asia.

Society

Society Kenya

28. May 2022

Extreme Poverty Drops – and It’s Not Stopping There!

The African country of Kenya saw about half a million of its citizens be lifted out of extreme poverty in 2021 thanks to strong economic progress, which will translate into an even further decline in the poverty rate in the country.

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Society USA

3. April 2022

Medical Bills Will No Longer Affect Your Credit Score

Three large credit-reporting companies have decided to erase credit stains on Americans’ credit reports related to certain medical debts, thus alleviating the pressure on their credit score since such bills don’t reflect a consumer’s financial behavior.

Environment

Environment France

29. March 2022

E-Vehicles Are Selling Fast in This Country

Plugin vehicles have become increasingly popular in France, and the Tesla Model 3 electric car is the model most sold in February 2022, ranking the 9th best-selling car of any class across the country.

Environment

Environment China

1. February 2022

Green Vehicle Sales Expected to Double… Again!

The popularity of greener and cleaner vehicles doesn't seem to wane: the number of electric cars sold across China is expected to double before the end of 2022, as it did last year.

Society

Society The World

17. November 2021

Not Even a Pandemic Can Stop Green Jobs from Growing!

The number of jobs created in renewable energy worldwide reached 12 million in 2020, an encouraging signal proving that the industry is growing despite the corona pandemic and the economic turmoils it caused.

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Society France

28. October 2021

With This Tax Rule, Major Companies Will Pay Their Fair Share

A coalition of countries signed a plan to impose an international minimum corporate tax rate on the world's largest companies to ensure they pay their fair share as active participants in a healthier world economy.

Environment

Environment The World

7. June 2021

The World’s Most Powerful Economies Say “No More Coal”

The G7 nations have pledged to stop financing coal projects, and phasing out their support to fossil fuels by the end of this year in the hopes of meeting the climate change targets they already agreed upon.

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Society Japan

4. June 2021

Millions of Empty Rural Homes Are Now Affordable (or Even Free!)

There are more than 8 million empty houses in rural Japan, and the government is offering incentives such as free houses and renovation allowances to convince citizens to return to the countryside.

Environment

Environment France

21. May 2021

Electric Car Sales Reach All-Time High

A new analysis from an intergovernmental organization in Paris, France saw the sales of electric cars worldwide soar by more than 40% in 2020 - a trend most welcome for climate goals to be met.