If everyone who qualified for current screening for four key forms of cancer received it, at least another 3.3 million life-years could be saved and another $1.7 trillion in economic impact added, the researchers from University of Chicago and University of Michigan find.
Cancer checks have given Americans 12 million more years of life over last 25 years Read more
Mexico introduced six new national parks and seven “flora and fauna protection areas” covering 44,276 acres to be overseen by the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas.
Mexico announces 13 new protected areas, with more to come Read more
Campaigners had been pushing for the site in Merthyr Tydfil to close since its planning permission expired in September last year after 15 years.
UK’s largest opencast coal mine to permanently close in November 2023 Read more
The South African Government is actively encouraging the uptake of new rooftop solar with targeted policy, including a new rebate scheme announced in February, which allows individuals who install new panels onto their homes to claim rebates equal to 25% of the cost of the panels.
Rooftop solar capacity in South Africa has increased by 349% since March 2022 Read more
A new 4% tax on the state’s wealthiest residents will account for $1 billion of the state’s $56 billion fiscal budget for 2024. A portion of those funds will be used to provide all public-school students with free weekday meals.
Massachusetts passes a millionaire’s tax Read more
A landmark ruling found that Montana violated young people’s constitutional rights to a “clean and healthful environment,” marking the first time a U.S. court has connected the government’s fossil fuel promotion with harm to youth.
Youth wins climate case against U.S. state of Montana in first-of-its-kind legal ruling Read more
All public school students grades K-12 will be entitled to free lunches regardless of their financial status. It’s estimated to save families about $1,200 a year per student.
Massachusetts adopts universal free school meals Read more
Officials have credited a substantial increase in forest cover and schemes promoting non-fossil generation and targeting emissions in industrial, automotive and energy sectors for the sharp reduction in India’s emissions intensity between 2005 and 2019.
India has reduced its emissions rate by 33% over 14 years Read more
An analysis of satellite data showed that 500 square kilometers of tropical rainforest were cleared in Brazil’s portion of the Amazon during the month of July, a 66% decline relative to July a year ago.
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation continues to fall dramatically Read more
A new study from Lund University in Sweden has found that using AI resulted in the detection of 20% more cancers compared with standard screening, without affecting false positives.
AI-supported mammography screening saves time & detects more cancer Read more
