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India stops accepting Russian oil delivered by U.S.-sanctioned tankers

March 22, 2024 | By Peter Schulte | -, Good News Links

Indian oil refineries have stopped accepting Russian crude oil delivered by tankers operated by Russia’s largest commercial shipping company that has been sanctioned by the U.S., likely as a result of the war on Ukraine. The move deals a significant blow to Russia’s economy as India has emerged as a major importer of Russian crude oil over the past two years.

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Homicides in the U.S. see historic decline in 2023

December 29, 2023 | By Peter Schulte | -, Good News Links

Murders are down 12.8% over last year across more than 175 cities, according to criminal justice data analyzed by firm AH Datalytics. The findings come as a recent Gallup poll shows that more than 77% of Americans believe that there is more crime than there was a year ago.

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Cyclists now outnumber motorists in London

April 18, 2023 | By Peter Schulte | -, Good News Links

The number of motorists has fallen by 64% since 1999, while the number of climate-friendly cyclists has increased by 386%.

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New Delaware law ends many fines and fees that criminalize poverty

October 6, 2022 | By Peter Schulte | -, Good News Links

HB 244 bans courts from charging interest or imposing fees for late payments, failing to pay, or paying in installments, among several other changes meant to reduce abusive fines and fees.

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Patagonia founder gives away entire company to fight climate change

September 15, 2022 | By Peter Schulte | -, Good News Links

98% of the company’s total shares are now owned by a new organization a 501(c)(4) that Patagonia says will use every dollar not reinvested into the company to “fight the environmental crisis.”

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U.S. Education Department announces $2 billion of student loans will be cancelled within weeks

November 18, 2021 | By Peter Schulte | Good News Links

Borrowers who are pursuing public service student loan forgiveness will be able to count previously ineligible student loan payments, get credit for late student loan payments that were late, and more.

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Scotland joins growing global movement towards a four-day workweek

September 6, 2021 | By Peter Schulte | Good News Links

Scotland plans to launch a trial four-day workweek. Workers will have their hours reduced by 20%, but won’t suffer any loss in compensation.

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Los Angeles, Atlanta among cities joining coalition to test universal basic income

June 29, 2020 | By Peter Schulte | Good News Links

The mayors of Los Angeles, Oakland, Atlanta, Georgia, Tacoma, Newark, Saint Paul, Jackson, Compton, Shreveport, and Stockton have joined Mayors For A Guaranteed Income, a coalition advocating for UBI policies, or the idea of giving out recurring cash payments to all individuals without any strings attached.

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Landslide victory in South Korean elections sets the stage for EU-style Green New Deal

April 17, 2020 | By Peter Schulte | Good News Links

South Korea, well ahead of the curve compared to many countries in its COVID-19 response efforts, also leads the way in touting renewable energy investments as a way to lead us back to thriving, secure economies.

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