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More bears call Machu Picchu home
A recent survey around the famous Incan ruins of Machu Picchu revealed that Andean bears are more widespread and more established than previously known.
Many Africans feel free to associate
On average across 36 countries, eight in 10 Africans feel at least “somewhat free” to join any political organisation they want, according to a recent survey.
Youth want to read about solutions
According to recent BBC audience research, a majority of young people want news to provide solutions. The figures were highest in the developing world.
Uganda gets free public Wi-Fi
Uganda is providing free Wi-Fi services in the capital Kampala as part of an initiative to broaden the reach of the internet access to the public.
Rebels lay down arms in Colombia
7000 members of the rebel group Farc have arrived at safe zones to lay down their arms since a historic peace accord was struck with the government in 2016.
Ireland to sell off dirty assets
Taking action against climate change, the Irish parliament has passed a law to drop coal, oil, and gas investments from the Ireland Stategic Investment Fund.
Liberian women for law and order
Women now account for 17 percent of the police force in Liberia, tripling their share since 2007. Worldwide, about 10 percent of officers are female.
New hope for the rare manatee
There are now five times more manatees in Florida than in 1991, thanks to protection measures such as boating speed limits to prevent collisions.
Bright idea saves jaguars
Paraguay protects its jaguars using solar-powered lamps. The light keeps jaguars from killing cattle at night and stops landowners from killing the jaguars.
China cancels 103 coal plants
In an effort to clean up extreme air pollution and decrease CO2 emissions, China has cancelled the plans to build 103 new coal-fired power plants.
Bounty against corruption
To fight corruption, Nigeria has introduced a bounty of up to five percent of any missing public funds recovered by whistleblowers.
Better protection for bumblebees
For the first time, the USA has moved to protect a species of bumblebee under the Endangered Species Act. The bees are important both in nature and agriculture.