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Protesters push over president
Following huge public demonstrations, the 82-year old president Bouteflika of Algeria has decided not to seek a fifth term.
Mali to save women and children
To lower child mortality, all pregnant women and small children in Mali will now be offered free healthcare. Free contraceptives will also be provided.
Record year for renewables
2018 saw the largest annual increase in global renewable energy ever. New solar capacity outstripped additions in coal, natural gas and nuclear power combined.
Cities act on air pollution
Air pollution decreased in more than half of cities in Europe and in the Americas between 2010 and 2016.
Children vaccinated in warzone
Despite the civil war, 11.6 million children in Yemen have been successfully vaccinated against measles and rubella.
New speed record for electric vehicles
A new luxury car from Italy is to become the fastest vehicle legal to drive in public. Reaching 100 km/h in less than 2 seconds, top speed is above 400 km/h.
Costa Rica to boost forests
Rainforest hotspot Costa Rica aims to increase forest cover from 52 % to 60 % in 2050 while becoming CO2 neutral.
Global democracy record
Despite many problems, more people now live in democratic societies than ever before. This is especially due to consolidation of democracy in Asia and Africa.
Giant festival to ditch plastic bottles
The large Glastonbury Festival has decided to stop using plastic water bottles. Festivalgoers will be offered to refill reusabel bottles at free taps and drinking fountains.
World spends more wealth on health
Global public health investments are rising, and poorer nations are in the lead, according to the World Health Organisation.
Good news for endangered whale
Whale observers have spotted three new north atlantic right whales. Every new whale calf counts for the survival of this endangered species.
Young Americans want clean energy
In the United States, more than half of young people support the Green New Deal, a political proposal to create jobs by investing in renewable energy.