Le ministère péruvien de la Culture a reconnu la semaine dernière que trois peuples autochtones vivent et se déplacent dans une réserve située en Amazonie. Il s’agit de communautés qui choisissent d’avoir…
Mardi 3 octobre, le tribunal administratif de Poitiers a annulé deux arrêtés préfectoraux autorisant la création de quinze mégabassines. Ces réserves, d’une capacité totale d’environ 3 millions de mètres cubes, devaient être installées dans la Charente, la Charente-Maritime, les Deux-Sèvres ainsi que la Vienne....
This move can lead to the entry of many manufacturers of bedaquiline, thereby reducing the exorbitant price which many governments currently find difficult to afford for all of their patients, say activists.
The new center serves a wide range of people, such as veterans, competitive adaptive athletes, and children and families who engage in self-esteem and skill-boosting camps.
A U.S. agency says it will nominate the Okefenokee Swamp's vast wildlife refuge for a place on the official list of the world's most treasured natural and cultural sites.
“Compared with rapidly aging countries such as Japan and the UK, India has a retiree industry that’s still in its infancy, but many operators are ‘expanding aggressively,’ says Rahul Vaidya, a senior director at real estate broker Jones Lang LaSalle. India today has roughly 60 upscale retirement communities, up from 36...
Over a century ago, the Supreme Court ruled that reservations have a right to water. Today, thanks to a unique exchange, the Pima are finally getting their due.
Indigenous groups in Brazil are celebrating as the Supreme Court protects their land rights, establishing a precedent for future conservation initiatives.
For me, politician. You have to exploit the worst low instincts of the people to get elect and say what they want to hear, even if you don't think a word about it, and you are not obligated to hold any of your promises.
Arbeidet med å tilbakeføre området i Sveagruva og Lunckefjell på Svalbard er nå fullført. Et av de mest omfattende miljøprosjektene gjennom tidene ble gjennomført hele 900 millioner kroner under budsjettet. Denne uken ble arbeidet offisielt avsluttet, med klima- og miljøminister Espen Barth Ei...
Through urban tree planting, a revolutionary $1.13 billion grant effort aims to prevent excessive heat, climate change, and improve green areas across America.
GEP3, a collaboration between Nigeria, UNICEF and the UK's FCDO, increased girls' school enrollment, closed the gender gap, and improved learning outcomes.
I met Mariama in her hometown of Goudiry, in the region of Tambacounda. Situated in the east of Senegal, Tambacounda is one of the country’s most impoverished, marginalized regions, with some of the worst levels of health and education outcomes.
Since its launch in December 2021, Global VAX mobilized multiple U.S. government agencies’ expertise with more than $1.8 billion in funding committed to COVID-19 vaccination.
European air quality activists have won a key victory in the European Parliament, which approved tough new air pollution rules that would require countries to
Monthly CPD data published Tuesday shows that the city has recorded 418 homicides, 1,677 shootings and 1,988 shooting victims in 2023 through the end of August. Each of those totals is the fewest through the first eight months of a year since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year. It's much smaller than its New Deal predecessor, but targets a more diverse group of young people.
Snow Leopards survival symbolize the majesty and importance of safeguarding the Himalayas - the water towers of Asia, in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
California lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill known as the Delete Act that would allow consumers, with a single request, to have every data broker delete their personal information.
A volunteer seaweed removal program involving citizen scientists has seen a dramatic improvement of up to 600% coral regrowth off the coast of Magnetic Island.
Pérou: le ministère de la Culture reconnaît l'occupation d'un territoire par 3 peuples autochtones (rfi.fr) fr
Le ministère péruvien de la Culture a reconnu la semaine dernière que trois peuples autochtones vivent et se déplacent dans une réserve située en Amazonie. Il s’agit de communautés qui choisissent d’avoir…
La justice annule 15 projets de mégabassines en Nouvelle-Aquitaine (reporterre.net) fr
Mardi 3 octobre, le tribunal administratif de Poitiers a annulé deux arrêtés préfectoraux autorisant la création de quinze mégabassines. Ces réserves, d’une capacité totale d’environ 3 millions de mètres cubes, devaient être installées dans la Charente, la Charente-Maritime, les Deux-Sèvres ainsi que la Vienne....
Laphonza Butler becomes first Black lesbian to serve in Congress (thepinknews.com)
Laphonza Butler, the woman chosen to replace Dianne Feinstein, will make history as the first Black lesbian to serve in Congress.
Redonda: Tiny Caribbean island’s transformation to wildlife haven (bbc.com)
Once a desolate rock, the island of Redonda is now a protected area bursting with biodiversity.
With landmark legislation, California strengthens LGBTQ+ protections (optimistdaily.com)
Governor Gavin Newsom signs a package of progressive laws that reaffirms California's commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.
After Decades of Pressure, US Drugmaker J&J Gives Up Patent on Life-Saving TB Drug (thewire.in)
This move can lead to the entry of many manufacturers of bedaquiline, thereby reducing the exorbitant price which many governments currently find difficult to afford for all of their patients, say activists.
State-of-the-Art Adaptive Ski & Snowboard Center Gives Disabled Community a New Adventure (goodgoodgood.co)
The new center serves a wide range of people, such as veterans, competitive adaptive athletes, and children and families who engage in self-esteem and skill-boosting camps.
White House to create first federal office dedicated to gun violence prevention (nbcnews.com)
The new office will be overseen by Vice President Kamala Harris and led by Stefanie Feldman, a policy adviser to President Joe Biden on gun issues.
U.S. to nominate Okefenokee Swamp refuge for listing as UNESCO World Heritage site (apnews.com)
A U.S. agency says it will nominate the Okefenokee Swamp's vast wildlife refuge for a place on the official list of the world's most treasured natural and cultural sites.
National Forest Foundation Celebrates 21,000 Acres of Reforested Land (goodgoodgood.co)
The National Forest Foundation has reforested over 21,000 acres of land in the last year and planted over 8 million trees to combat climate change.
Retiring in India No Longer Requires Living with the Kids (bloomberg.com)
“Compared with rapidly aging countries such as Japan and the UK, India has a retiree industry that’s still in its infancy, but many operators are ‘expanding aggressively,’ says Rahul Vaidya, a senior director at real estate broker Jones Lang LaSalle. India today has roughly 60 upscale retirement communities, up from 36...
How Reclaimed Wastewater Is Reviving Tribal Land (reasonstobecheerful.world)
Over a century ago, the Supreme Court ruled that reservations have a right to water. Today, thanks to a unique exchange, the Pima are finally getting their due.
A historic bill passes: One-third of Indian Parliament seats to be reserved for women (optimistdaily.com)
The lower house of Parliament passes a law giving women a one-third quota, paving the path for greater female political representation in India.
Millions more students to receive free school meals under expanded U.S. program (pbs.org)
The new rule will expand access to universal meals through a program known as the Community Eligibility Provision, or CEP.
La Californie double les taxes sur les armes et les munitions pour financer la sécurité des écoles – News 24 (news-24.fr) fr
La Californie doublera les taxes sur les armes et les munitions et utilisera cet argent pour renforcer la sécurité dans les écoles publiques et divers
The Supreme Court of Brazil upholds indigenous land rights: a victory for conservation (optimistdaily.com)
Indigenous groups in Brazil are celebrating as the Supreme Court protects their land rights, establishing a precedent for future conservation initiatives.
HIV cases in Amsterdam drop to almost zero after PrEP scheme (thepinknews.com)
Just nine new cases of HIV were diagnosed in Amsterdam in 2022, down from 66 in 2021 and a 95% drop in cases since 2010.
What's the most cynical profession ever ?
For me, politician. You have to exploit the worst low instincts of the people to get elect and say what they want to hear, even if you don't think a word about it, and you are not obligated to hold any of your promises.
Sveagruva ferdig ryddet: Norges største naturrestaurering ferdigstilt (sysselmesteren.no) no
Arbeidet med å tilbakeføre området i Sveagruva og Lunckefjell på Svalbard er nå fullført. Et av de mest omfattende miljøprosjektene gjennom tidene ble gjennomført hele 900 millioner kroner under budsjettet. Denne uken ble arbeidet offisielt avsluttet, med klima- og miljøminister Espen Barth Ei...
Africa’s rhino population rebounds for 1st time in a decade, new figures show (abcnews.go.com)
African rhino populations have rebounded for the first time since 2012 despite poaching and habitat loss, new figures show.
California orders bottled water company to stop 'unauthorized' piping from springs (latimes.com)
California regulators have ordered the company that sells Arrowhead bottled water to stop taking much of the water it pipes from a national forest.
Texas church launches program to help fund transgender kids’ healthcare (lgbtqnation.com)
They really don't want to be congratulated...
San Diego Closes Popular Beach for Seven Years to Protect Sea Lions (smithsonianmag.com)
Visitors have been getting too close to the marine mammals—taking selfies and even harassing them—as they rear their pups
Oregon wildlife officials ban killing contests on public land (missoulacurrent.com)
Four years after the Legislature failed to ban wildlife killing contests, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission outlawed them.
California is engaged in the world’s largest dam removal project in hopes of letting nature rebound (nbcnews.com)
A national push to "rewild" looks to restore natural environments that might help mitigate the effects of climate change.
Brazil's top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling (bbc.com)
The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people.
California passes radical emissions disclosure bill (optimistdaily.com)
Exposing greenwashing and making progress toward a more honest and sustainable future.
Harnessing nature’s cooling power: US announces $1.13 billion investment in urban trees (optimistdaily.com)
Through urban tree planting, a revolutionary $1.13 billion grant effort aims to prevent excessive heat, climate change, and improve green areas across America.
Deux-Sèvres : dans ce premier Havre de Vie Sauvage la chasse sera interdite pendant 99 ans (positivr.fr) fr
A Melle, dans les Deux-Sèvres, Jacques et Nathalie Debuire ont décidé de sanctuariser 5 hectares sur leur propriété.
Chart of the week: Smoking in the UK (icaew.com)
Our chart of the week looks at how the prevalence of smoking in the UK population has continued to decline over the past decade.
Transforming Nigeria: How 1.5 million girls found their way to school (unicef.org)
GEP3, a collaboration between Nigeria, UNICEF and the UK's FCDO, increased girls' school enrollment, closed the gender gap, and improved learning outcomes.
Changing attitudes and empowering young girls in Senegal (blogs.worldbank.org)
I met Mariama in her hometown of Goudiry, in the region of Tambacounda. Situated in the east of Senegal, Tambacounda is one of the country’s most impoverished, marginalized regions, with some of the worst levels of health and education outcomes.
Global VAX: Accelerating COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Around the World | Basic Page | U.S. Agency for International Development (usaid.gov)
Since its launch in December 2021, Global VAX mobilized multiple U.S. government agencies’ expertise with more than $1.8 billion in funding committed to COVID-19 vaccination.
European Battle for Air Quality Heats Up as EU Parliament Votes to Toughen Rules (healthpolicy-watch.news)
European air quality activists have won a key victory in the European Parliament, which approved tough new air pollution rules that would require countries to
Los Angeles rides a sharp decline in summer murders (xtown.la)
Homicides in the city fall 48% in July and August
Chicago Has Seen 418 Homicides and 1,988 People Shot This Year, Lowest Numbers Since 2019: Police (news.wttw.com)
Monthly CPD data published Tuesday shows that the city has recorded 418 homicides, 1,677 shootings and 1,988 shooting victims in 2023 through the end of August. Each of those totals is the fewest through the first eight months of a year since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYPD Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for August 2023 (nyc.gov)
NYPD Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for August 2023
India, a Story of Progress (humanprogress.org)
Documenting the improving state of the world with charts, graphs and maps.
Biden is unveiling the American Climate Corps, a program with echoes of the New Deal (npr.org)
The White House says the program will provide paid training to 20,000 Americans in its first year. It's much smaller than its New Deal predecessor, but targets a more diverse group of young people.
Bhutan announces a “milestone achievement” with a 39.5% increase in snow leopard numbers (worldwildlife.org)
Snow Leopards survival symbolize the majesty and importance of safeguarding the Himalayas - the water towers of Asia, in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
California lawmakers pass bill to make it easier to delete online personal data (latimes.com)
California lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill known as the Delete Act that would allow consumers, with a single request, to have every data broker delete their personal information.
What is the best horror movie that's not scary at all ?
For me, it's "Nightmare before christmas", it rocked my entire childhood.
Corals storm back after 'sea-weeding' project (phys.org)
A volunteer seaweed removal program involving citizen scientists has seen a dramatic improvement of up to 600% coral regrowth off the coast of Magnetic Island.
Oregon launches legal psilocybin access amid high demand and hopes for improved mental health care (apnews.com)
Oregon has taken an unprecedented step in offering psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, to the public.
A 'Human-Led Approach' to Loans Is Changing Lives in Rural India (reasonstobecheerful.world)
For those who lack access to formal financial institutions, peer-to-peer lending can be a ticket out of years of debt.