• Since the year 2000, stunting in children under 5 years of age has declined by one-third, and today, there are 60 million fewer undernourished children. Unicef.
• Extreme poverty rate dropped faster than ever during the past decades. Gapminder.
• The poverty rate in Tajikistan has fallen from 32% in 2009 to 13.4% in 2022. World Bank.
• The Azores bullfinch has been brought back from the edge of extinction. European Commission.
• Over the past decade, the Black Mambas, an all-female anti-poaching unit in South Africa, has eliminated rhino poaching in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. BBC.
• 2023 might be the year of peak emissions. Climate Analytics.
• Solar and wind comprise 88% of all new energy capacity built in India up to October 2023. Solar Quarter.
• Hoboken, New Jersey has had zero traffic fatalities since January 2017 by lowering the speed limit, increasing visibility, adding bike lanes, and installing curb extensions. Bloomberg.
• The US doesn’t have universal health care — but some states almost do. Vox.

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