The temporary pause in the growth of the dirty fuel was hailed by energy experts as a positive step for a country that is currently reliant on coal for around 75% of its electricity.
India pauses plans to add new coal plants for at least five years Read more
Nonbinary Mexicans now have the option to select “X” as their gender marker, rather than male or female. Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard called the move “a great leap for the freedom and dignity of people.”
Mexico adds nonbinary option to passports Read more
“The basic principles should be that the election of the Federal Somali Republic must be one that gives the public the opportunity to cast their votes democratically in a one-person, one-vote system,” the government said after reaching an agreement with state leaders.
Somalia to introduce direct universal suffrage in 2024 Read more
The ruling caps a legal campaign to hold to account wealthy Nepalis who openly display wildlife parts and trophies, even as members of local communities are persecuted for poaching.
Landmark Nepal court ruling ends impunity for wealthy wildlife collectors Read more
The country’s parliament has elected Edgars Rinkēvičs to be its next president. Rinkēvičs publicly came out as gay in November 2014.
Latvia elects the first openly gay head of state in Europe Read more
The FDA finalized recommendations for determining donor eligibility by using the same questions for everyone who wants to donate, similar to how the U.K., Canada, and France currently determine risk.
U.S. FDA to end ban on gay & bi men donating blood Read more
In a historic ruling, the Supreme Court of Namibia has ruled that the government is required to recognize same-sex marriages performed legally in other nations between citizens and foreign nationals.
Namibia’s highest court recognizes same-sex marriages performed in other countries Read more
Four years after Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage, the legislature has passed an amendment that makes the process of adoption for same-sex partners the same as for any other couple under Taiwan’s existing laws.
Taiwan amends law to allow same-sex couples to adopt Read more
After a 60-year scientific quest, the world has its first vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV – and more are on the way.
U.S. FDA approves first-ever vaccine for RSV Read more
By 2025, 2% of fuel offered at EU airports must be sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). This must rise to 6% by 2030, 20% by 2035, and 70% of by 2050.
Planes in the E.U. will have to be partly powered by sustainable fuel Read more
