Takeaways from areas where black people live to be nearly 100 years old
A team of researchers are making more room for positive perspectives. They mapped out areas where Black American residents enjoy a high life expectancy and examined the factors contributing to the positive outcome.
Composting clothes as way out of further environmental damage
The fashion industry accounts for 10% of annual global carbon emissions and the figure is expected to shoot up to 50% by 2030, says UNEP. Some clothing brands now use materials that consumers may compost in their own backyards.
Denver’s popular rebate programme made more residents hop on e-bikes
Denver tackles car use, a major source of air pollution, by offering a rebate programme. As it turned out a hit, this initiative could help the city meet its goal of net zero emissions by 2040.
Companies offer incentives to employees who use green transportation
Firms are encouraging workers to ditch cars when commuting to work. According to Deloitte, there is a growing pressure from stakeholders, including employees, to take action on climate change.
Operation Soteria: a new approach to investigating rape
What can be done to improve rape conviction rates in Britain? Alexandra Topping reports on the police forces trialling a way of investigating rape and sexual assault cases.
The abysmal condition of prison facilities affects both the incarcerated people and officers in charge. Outside of Philadelphia, a correctional institution is applying lessons learned from Scandinavian counterparts.
World’s largest ocean reserve off Hawaii has spillover benefits nearby, study finds
Yellowfin and bigeye tuna catches rise outside 1.5m sq km marine protected area, proving value of no-catch zone, researchers say. The data could reinforce a global ambition to safeguard 30% of the oceans by 2030.
Amidst dangers of Taliban rule, these Afghans champion women’s education
After horrific incidents have made the reality of their situation painfully evident, these locals are doing what they can to push back and build a stable education platform for women and girls in Afghanistan.
First wild bison born in UK for millennia after surprise pregnancy
A rewilding project in England’s Kent County welcomed a baby bison in a win for wild habitat restoration that could serve as a blueprint for other organisations.
