• 40 years ago, Stanislav Petrov saved the world. Vox.
• Renewables sail past 70% on Australia’s main grid, send coal to new lows. Renew Economy.
• The Indian state of Rajasthan hits record-low share of fossil fuel generation for four consecutive months in 2023. Ember.
• Since 1990, the number of healthy years of life lost due to infectious diseases more than halved. Financial Times.
• In Southest Asia, the maternal mortality rate has declined by 41% and under-five mortality has declined by 45%. WHO.
• Kenya achieves remarkable 68% decline in Aids-related fatalities. Star.

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