Protection
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Society
Society Niger100 Cops in Niger Rescue 232 Victims of Sex Trafficking and Forced Labor
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has announced that 232 victims of sex trafficking and forced labor have been rescued in Niamey, Niger following a major operation involving 100 police officers.
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Animals
Animals AustraliaSeahorses Check Into Underwater “Hotels”, Save Their Species
“Seahorse hotels” have been providing a safe space for Australia’s Sydney seahorse, helping the endangered species breed and grow back in population. Now, these hotels are taking off in other countries to shelter even more seahorses!
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Environment
Environment Colombia300 Died in Floods Ten Years ago – but now Colombia’s Farmers Know How to Cope with Climate Change
A decade following the worst floods in Colombia’s recent history, local farmers have taken measures to better cope with the sporadic weather – and with the help of international funding, they’ve managed to become more climate resilient, too!
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Society
Society USACampus for Homeless Gives Them Houses, Doctors and Job Training
Los Angeles, in the U.S. state of California, is undergoing one of the country’s most ambitious plans of ending veteran homelessness: after years of negotiations, a 388-acre complex in the city is now offering new housing for veterans.
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Society
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Animals
Animals USANew Construction Laws Ask for Glass That Birds Can See – to Keep Them Safer
Building collisions cause up to one billion bird deaths in the U.S. per year. In response, New York City introduced a new bird-friendly building legislation – enforcing rules on building design, use of glass and other factors that affect bird mortality.
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Technology
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Society
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Environment
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Animals
Animals USAFrom Shampoo to Deodorant: Cosmetics Tested on Animals Are Now Banned in California
As of this year, a bill against animal cruelty in California, United States has finally become law: the sale of cosmetics and personal hygiene products tested on animals after January 1st, 2020, is now officially prohibited.