Seven countries generate 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. In Albania, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Iceland, Nepal, Paraguay and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all energy comes from geothermal, hydro, solar or wind sources. Luxembourg however is far off, ranking last in the European Union.
What's right: Sports is healthy, watching sports as well
Regular exercising reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 23%, a new study finds. Good news for all those who prefer watching TV: Another recent study shows that even watching sports has positive effects. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Getting rid of anger is easy, study shows
It is easy to get rid of anger, a new study from Japan shows. The researchers found that you just need to write your angry thoughts on a piece of paper, and shred it or throw it away. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Life expectancy increased by 6 years
Life expectancy has increased by six years since 1991, a study of the University of Washington finds. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Thailand allows same-sex marriage
Thailand is the first Southeast Asian country to allow same-sex marriage. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Air pollution has decreased
Air pollution in Europe has decreased over the past 20 years, a study finds. Get all the details in today's episode of "What's right with the world".
What's right: More countries abolish death penalty
More and more countries abolish the death penalty. Zimbabwe was the latest to join this trend. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: 25 million euros for Austria's democracy
In Austria, a citizens' council has started drafting a plan on how to spend the 25 millions of heiress Marlene Engelhorn. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's right: Berlin's techno scene is UNESCO heritage
Berlin's techno scene has been added to the UNESCO list of intangible world heritage. Check out all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Law against gender pay gap comes
All EU based large companies will have to tackle the gender pay gap and make figures public. The EU pay transparency directive obliges all member states to draft a respective legislation. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world”.
What's right: France makes the right to abortion constitutional
This afternoon, lawmakers in France vote to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution. France is the first country to do so. Get all the details on today's What's right with the world.
What's right: ECHR strengthens victims of racial profiling
The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for racial profiling. A Swiss national of Kenyan origin filed a complaint in Switzerland in 2015. He was stopped and searched by police at the train station in Zurich. The ruling is a huge step forward and sets an example for future court decisions across the EU.
What's Right: EU tackles maritime pollution
EU lawmakers have agreed on new rules to combat maritime pollution. Several substances will be banned and ship owners and operators held accountable. Get all the details in the audio on today's "What's Right with the World".
What's Right: Erectile dysfunction drugs may reduce Alzheimer's risk
Men who were prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a British study. That gives some hope that such drugs could be repurposed to prevent a common form of dementia.