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2019 C.E. August 12
Simone Biles becomes the first gymnast to land a double-double dismount
The 22-year-old just became the first gymnast to ever attempt and land a double-twisting, double somersault dismount off the balance beam.
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2019 C.E. August 12
Beijing breathes cleanest air on record
Beijing reported the lowest level of air pollutants in the first half this year since the city started recording related data 35 years ago.
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2019 C.E. August 9
Researchers develop method to convert heat into light that could significantly boost solar efficiency
Recycling the thermal energy from solar cells using carbon nanotube technology could increase the efficiency from 22% to 80% according to the researchers.
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2019 C.E. August 9
Fiji announces climate action plan aiming at net-zero emissions by 2050
The act will include tighter restrictions on the use of plastics, a framework for Fiji to reduce its emissions to net-zero by 2050, the introduction of a carbon credits scheme, and more.
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2019 C.E. August 8
Luxembourg to be first European country to legalize cannabis
Luxembourg has called on its EU neighbors to relax their drug laws as its health minister confirmed plans to become the first European country to legalize cannabis production and consumption.
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2019 C.E. August 8
Europe coal generation collapsed by 19% in first six months of 2019
"2019 may mark the beginning of the end for coal power in Europe," said Dave Jones, an Electricity Analyst at Sandbag.
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2019 C.E. August 7
Israeli scientists develop novel nano-vaccine for melanoma
Tel Aviv University researchers have developed a melanoma vaccine that prevents the development of melanoma and treats primary tumors and metastases in mouse models.
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2019 C.E. August 7
Denver City Council kills contracts with private prison giants
Taking an extraordinary stand against the nation's two largest private prison companies, GEO Group and CoreCivic, Denver City Council voted not to renew contracts with them worth a cumulative $10.6 million.
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2019 C.E. August 6
Victoria’s Secret hires Valentina Sampaio, its first openly transgender model
Victoria's Secret has hired Valentina Sampaio as its first transgender model, her agent said on Tuesday, as the struggling lingerie brand seeks to modernize its image.
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2019 C.E. August 6
Body donations surge in Japan amid changing views of death
Some 296,000 people had offered to donate their bodies to universities as of March 31, 2018, compared with about 68,000 in 1985, with the figure increasing by 8,000 annually in recent years.
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2019 C.E. October 2
Thailand to ban imports of high-tech trash, plastic waste
Southeast Asia nations fear they are the new dumping ground for the world's trash after China banned the entry of several types of waste as part of a campaign against foreign garbage.
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2019 C.E. October 1
Washington state launches statewide standing order for Naloxone
Naloxone (or Narcan) is a medication that can save lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose. Now anyone in Washington state who needs naloxone can get it at a pharmacy.
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2019 C.E. September 30
Abortion decriminalized in Sydney after Australian lawmakers overturn 119-year-old law
Women will now be able to get abortions up to 22 weeks into their pregnancy without proving that their health will be impacted if they continue the pregnancy.
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2019 C.E. September 30
California passes a law that allows college athletes to get paid
Gov. Gavin Newsom passed SB 206, also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, that allows college athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness.
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2019 C.E. September 30
Norway will pay Gabon to preserve its forests
As part of a 10-year deal, Norway will pay $150 million to Gabon to battle deforestation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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2019 C.E. September 27
Costa Rica produces 98.84% of its power from renewables in 2019
According to the National Centre for Energy Control, the Central American country has maintained the trend of keeping the annual share of the renewable generation above 98% since 2015.
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2019 C.E. September 26
Mattel launches groundbreaking gender fluid, customizable doll line
Mattel's research has concluded that today's kids generally don't want what toys they are expected to play with to be dictated by their gender.
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2019 C.E. September 26
Social Progress Index indicates humanity’s well-being has improved five years in a row
Since 2014, Social Progress Imperative publishes an annual index of over 150 countries, scoring them across 51 indicators. Each year has shown improvement on the global average.
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2019 C.E. September 26
Timberland clothing brand to plant 50 million trees over five years
Over the next five years, Timberland plans to plant 50 million trees. Partnering with nonprofits, the company will begin with projects in Haiti, China, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Tanzania, and Mali.
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2019 C.E. September 25
Burger King removes plastic toys from kids’ meals in the U.K.
Burger King claims the initiative will save 320 tonnes of single use plastic every year. This move will help them reach their 2025 goal to make all packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable.