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Animals Canada

31. October 2021

More Humpback Whale Calves Than Ever in These Waters

There has been a record number of humpback whale calves being born in the Salish Sea, a marginal body of water of the Pacific Ocean, marking a positive news for the impressive mammal’s survival.

Society

Society Australia

24. October 2021

Big Win for Native Peoples: “This Land Is Ours Again!”

Four national parks in Queensland, Australia, including the world's oldest living rainforest, have been returned to the native Eastern Kuku Yalanji peoples following many years of battling for their rights.

Society

Society Norway

20. October 2021

Over One Million Landmines Destroyed – in One Decade

According to the latest report issued by a Norwegian organization regarding the progress made worldwide on the global cluster munition remnant clearance, a record amount of land was cleared of landmines in 2020, a relieving update for millions of people.

Society

Society France

5. October 2021

If You’re Under 25, Birth Control Is Free Here

Free birth control and contraception-related medical visits in France will soon be extended to all women under the age of 25 - giving ladies 7 additional years of free protection!

Environment

Environment USA

2. October 2021

Nature Wins Again: Goodbye, Gold Mining!

The decision to fully protect Bristol Bay located in Alaska, United States, against gold mining prospection is a massive win for the planet, the ecosystem, and the Native populations' very survival.

Society

Society Africa

29. September 2021

Historic Resolution Puts a Stop to Ritualistic Killings

The end has begun for ritualistic killings across Africa - a witchcraft-related tradition that targets the most vulnerable - thanks to a unanimously approved United Nations resolution proposed by Kenya.

Environment

Environment USA

11. September 2021

Good News for Wildlife: An Important Coastal Law Is Back and Ready to Protect!

A law dedicated to protecting wildlife in vulnerable coastal areas across the United States has been officially restored, following only two years since its reversal!

Environment

Environment USA

10. September 2021

Thank you, Judge: Water Supplies Are Now Safer in This Country

Streams, marshes and wetlands are under better protection since a federal judge in Arizona, United States, reversed and vacate the previous administration’s regulation because of the serious environmental harm it could cause.

Animals

Animals Kenya

8. September 2021

No Poaching, Please: Black Rhino Thrives with New Measures

Thanks to new measures from Kenya’s Wildlife Service and intensified surveillance from park rangers, 2020 marked a record year for zero rhinoceros poachings in Kenyan national parks.

Environment

Environment Ecuador

6. September 2021

Tribes Join Hands to Fight for the Amazon’s Survival

Amazonian tribes are standing together to urge the international community to protect the rainforest as it is crucial for humanity’s survival, and to discuss concrete ways to implement their recommendations.