Good News For Humankind 🌏
The latest good news from around the world for climate, justice, freedom, peace, and health
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Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being in Finland
When surveyed, people who received universal basic income instead of regular unemployment benefits reported better financial well-being, mental health and cognitive functioning, as well as higher levels of confidence in the future.
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Renewables generate more than coal in the U.S. for 40 days
April 2020 was also the first month ever when renewables beat out coal altogether in the U.S.
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Seattle to permanently close 20 miles of streets to car traffic
In addition to providing much-needed outdoor space for residents among shelter-in-place orders, the new initiative also advances the city’s climate goals.
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Abu Dhabi to built the cheapest solar farm ever
The current cheapest solar farm is owned by the UAE’s other major city, Dubai, which set the cost record in 2015 at 5.98¢/kWh and then broke it again in 2016 at 2.99¢/kWh. Abu Dhabi’s project crushes those marks at 1.35¢/kWh.
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Sudan to outlaw female genital mutilation
Sudan has among the highest rates of FGM in the world, with roughly 87% of the female population having undergone the brutal intervention.
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