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New law sets renewable target
California has passed a law committing to use only electricity from renewable sources by 2045. The American state is the world’s fifth largest economy.
Bulk discounts on HIV-medicine
A new procurement deal under The Global Fund is to provide four million HIV patients with lifesaving medicine, at a discount of 324 million dollars.
Megacity in plastic ban
The Indian megacity of Mumbai has banned plastic bags to help clean up the piles of trash on the city’s streets and beaches.
Time for change in Kenya’s schools
A new way of teaching is being introduced in Kenya. The focus will be less on rote learning and more on life skills and good citizenship.
Girl stops pollution
In Canada, a clean-up project was launched when 11-year old Stella Bowles’ school science project documented that sewage ran untreated into the LaHave river.
Longer lives in Africa
Newborn children in African countries are now expected to live three years longer than those born in 2010. Meanwhile, mothers generally have fewer children.
Success for plastic ban
One year ago, Kenya banned single-use plastic bags. Most people have respected the ban, and there’s now less plastic trash in nature.
More soap and water in Afghanistan
Five districts in Afghanistan have improved hygiene by building toilets and teaching people to wash their hands. Fewer now fall sick.
Danes get serious about the climate
Nearly nine out of every ten Danes now recognise climate change as a serious problem. It’s also predicted to become a major issue in the upcoming elections.
Stronger laws against violence
Since 2014, a total of 52 countries have strengthened their legislation to better protect women and girls against violence.
Better protection for coral reef
The French pacific island of New Caledonia is to establish a protected area for 28,000 kilometres of its most pristine coral reefs.
Big vaccine boost
A new partnership is to hire 50,000 community health workers and vaccinate eight million people in Liberia, Uganda, and Kenya.