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Brazil protects more sea
The Brazilian government has declared two huge new protected marine areas, to be a safe haven for endangered species such as sea turtles, sharks, and whales.
Peaceful elections in Sierra Leone
The once war-torn country of Sierra Leone has completed peaceful elections that were largely satisfactory, according to international observers.
Sustainable assets in the USA
In the USA, the amount of assets being managed sustainably have increased fourteen-fold since 1995.
GPS collars to save elephants
Tanzania is now putting GPS collars on 60 elephants, to better keep track of where the elephant herds are and prevent poaching.
Fewer plastic bags in British waters
New research shows that there are now significantly fewer plastic bags in the seas around England, compared to 2010.
All kids in school in Bhutan
Back in 2000, only around half of children in Bhutan completed primary school. Today, it’s nearly all children - 99 percent.
Solar alternative to nuclear power
Vietnam is building five new solar power plants. On a sunny day, they will produce as much energy as a small nuclear power station.
A stop for problem cups
The supermarket chain Waitrose is to stop using disposable coffee cups. The cups are a problem for the environment, because they cannot be recycled.
Fewer traffic deaths in the EU
The number of traffic deaths in the EU has dropped by 20 percent since 2010.
Fewer traffic deaths in the EU
The number of traffic deaths in the EU has dropped by 20 percent since 2010.
A stop for problem cups
The supermarket chain Waitrose is to stop using disposable coffee cups. The cups are a problem for the environment, because they cannot be recycled.
Solar alternative to nuclear power
Vietnam is building five new solar power plants. On a sunny day, they will produce as much energy as a small nuclear power station.