• In 1970, a category 3 cyclone killed 300,000 people in Bangladesh. Due to forecasting, early warning systems, and cyclone shelters, no year since 2007 has exceeded 200 deaths despite multiple category 4 and 5 cyclones. Our World in Data.
• How Lithuania more than halved its suicide rate. Reasons to be Cheerful.
• Czech Republic becomes 69th country to prohibit violence and abuse against children. End Corporal Punishment.
• From 2016 to 2022, poverty in Mexico declined from 43.2% to 36.3%. The Borgen Project.
• In Uganda, AIDS-related deaths drop 64 per cent from 2010 to 2024. Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
• China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months. CarbonBrief.
• Brazil records biggest annual fall in emissions in 15 years, notably thanks to fight against deforestation. Le Monde.
• AI finds an enzyme that can break down polyurethane plastic into reusable chemicals. Ars Technica.
• Man invents solar-powered backpack that turns into a bed and a generator for homeless people. Good Good Good.

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