Short News – Global
Measles on the way out
After 20 years of fighting the measles with vaccinations worldwide, there are now fewer than 100,000 yearly cases of this dangerous children’s disease.
World focus on toxic fat
The WHO now recommends that all countries in the world follow Denmark’s example and ban trans-fatty acids in food. This could save half a million lives a year.
Young people want to contribute
Two out of every three young people believe that it’s important to do something for the greater good of society, according to a survey of youth in 20 countries.
AIDS medicine boom
Nearly 21 million HIV-positive people across the world now have access to life-saving medicine against the disease.
Bigger reach for mobile internet
In the least developed countries, the price of mobile broadband has been halved since 2013. This gives more people access to news and knowledge.
Developing youth goes online
In the world’s least developed countries, almost a third of young people are now online. This opens new opportunities for jobs and education.
A more equal UN
For the first time, there’s now equal numbers of men and women in the top-level positions of the United Nations.
Young experts more concerned
Evaluating global threats in a new report, experts younger than 30 years were more concerned about the world’s problems than their older peers were.
Most people support democracy
Despite widespread dissatisfaction with the political system, three out of every four people still support democracy, according to a survey in 38 countries.
Countries agree on plastic-free sea
World leaders have now agreed that the plastic pollution of the planet’s oceans must be stopped. But it has still not been decided how to achieve this goal.
Double up on solar energy
Last year, 14 countries doubled their solar energy production. The countries include giant such as China, Brazil, Mexico, and Pakistan.
Cross-border protection for animals
129 nations have agreed to collaborate to protect 33 species of animals that roam across borders, such as whale sharks, giraffes, and leopards.