📈 Human Progress
In the last decades humanity has made great progress with less extreme poverty, increased health, wealth and democracy. We follow in the tradition of professor Hans Rosling.
🛣 Wildlife researchers scour Costa Rica’s highways
In order to help reduce roadkill, wildlife researchers scour Costa Rica’s highways.
🐢 The world's smallest sea turtles hatch for the first time in 75 years
For the first time in 75 years, endangered sea turtles have hatched on a chain of islands off Louisiana.
🐼 A glimpse of hope when an endangered red panda cub is born
The Paradise Wildlife park in the UK welcomed the birth of a red panda cub on July 16th. The cub is a symbol of hope for the endangered species.
🌾 Ethanol-treated soil protects plants against drought
New Japanese study shows that pre-treatment of soil with ethanol gives plants very effective protection against drought. The method is relatively cheap and can be used to help plants survive future dry periods.
💡 Optimist's Edge: Africa's fast track to prosperity
Africa is on the rise. A large, young, well-educated middle class is emerging that gives the continent enormous development potential. The future lies in new technology and sharpened agriculture.
♻ Swedish record in recycling
For the tenth year in a row, the amount of packaging we recycle in Sweden is increasing.
🌾 Intensive vanilla farming and biodiversity conservation
In Madagascar, scientists have found that vanilla farming helped boost the number of species found on land which was previously cleared for agricultural use.
🤝 Who inspires you to do good?
Why should we take for granted that evil is an obvious feature of the world? Why not at least dream of, and strive for, a better world?
🌳 Indigenous groups to save Amazon together with government
Communities in the Amazon together with NGO’s and local governments are teaming up to save and protect Ecuador’s rainforest.