U.K. government launches new £150 million fund for rainforest protection
Through the new program, the U.K. government plans to invest £150 million for businesses and investors focused on sustainable land-use projects.
Nations
This archive collects stories from Good News for Humankind involving nations — countries and their governments — as key actors in progress. Across 1,807 articles, you’ll find reporting on policy wins, international cooperation, and measurable improvements in health, climate, rights, and more.
Canada launches satellite technology that identifies vessels illegally catching fish
It is estimated that illegal fishing accounts for about 30% of all fishing worldwide, representing up to 26 million tons of fish caught annually at a cost to the global economy of more than $23 billion a year.
Solar & wind in South Africa contributed more than nuclear for first time ever
South Africa has been gradually adding utility-scale wind, solar PV, and concentrating solar power (CSP) for years, increasing the installed capacity from 467 MW in 2013 to 5,027 MW by the end of 2020.
Biden administration declares anti-LGBTQ credit discrimination illegal in the U.S.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under the direction of the Biden administration, has announced it will now include discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual discrimination within discrimination outlawed by the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
U.K. citizens get the right to repair
For the first time, manufacturers will be legally required to make spare parts available so that consumers can make repairs at home; hence, the nickname “right to repair law.”
Romania orders 123 electric buses
Seven Romanian cities and towns will receive the 131 zero-emission e-buses. The total value of the contract is almost €65 million.
Plant-based foods on the rise in China
In 2018, the country’s domestic plant-based meat industry was $910 million and experiencing a yearly growth-rate of 14.2 percent.
Canada will invest $2.75 bn to boost its fleet of zero-emission vehicles
In addition to expanding its fleet of zero-emissions and assisting the electrification of its public transportation, the investment will also support municipalities, transit authorities, and school boards.
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire begin history-making COVID vaccination drives
The West African nations each received more than half a million doses. The deliveries signify the launch of the largest, most rapid and complex global vaccine rollout in history, said WHO.
EV charging station installations increasing rapidly in the United States
In 2009, 245 new EV charging stations were installed in the country. In 2019, more than 20,000 new EV charging stations were installed, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.