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Society Colombia

8. July 2022

Safer Roads, to Save Thousands of Lives

With the adoption of a brand-new infrastructure law, the South American country of Colombia wishes to improve the safety of its citizens on roads and cut in half the number of casualties by the end of the decade.

Society

Society Canada

22. June 2022

Stronger Measures Against Firearms Take Off

As gun violence is globally increasing, Canada is moving forward with new measures as part of a gun-control package designed to better regulate the circulation of firearms, thus reducing the occurrences of tragedies within its territory.

Technology

Technology Japan

11. June 2022

Cargo Crosses Busy Waters – Without Human Intervention!

A commercial cargo ship made an autonomous trip – a world premiere – across the crowded waters of Tokyo Bay, in Japan, thanks to a software whose sole purpose is to improve the safety and navigation in busy maritime areas.

Environment

Environment USA

2. June 2022

Border Control Win: Customs Agents Discover Rare Invasive Moth in “Medicinal Tea”

An invasive species of moth last spotted in Sri Lanka in 1912 was confiscated by United States federal customs officers at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport — effectively stopping what could have been a major threat to US agriculture.

Society

Society USA

31. May 2022

More Safety Measures, Fewer Car Accidents

The number of injuries and death associated with the motor industry decreased over the last six decades across the United States, thus proving the success of safety measures and policies implemented over time.

Animals

Animals USA

20. May 2022

Largest-Ever Wildlife Passage Is Under Construction!

The construction of a wildlife crossing, the world’s largest, is set to start in Southern California, United States, to offer animals such as big cats, coyotes, and deers a safe passage to the nearby mountains.

Society

Society Japan

28. February 2022

Another Record Low Year of Crimes in This Country

Japan is experiencing a continuous decrease in reported crimes across the nation, and in 2021, the country established yet another postwar record for the seventh consecutive year.

Environment

Environment France

27. November 2021

This City Is on the Road to Becoming “100% Cyclable”

A massive investment to expand bike lanes and parking spaces has just been announced for the city of Paris, France, in an effort to make the city safer for cyclers and greener for the world.

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.

Health

Health USA

13. July 2021

Landmark Research on Smell Could Help Protect Us from Deadly Diseases

Researchers have provided the first molecular view of a smell (or olfactory) receptor, deepening our understanding of how odors and smells work. And, this historic discovery could even help save us from deadly insects!