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What's Right: Londoners cycle more than ever

Bike journeys in London’s financial district have soared by 57%, with bicycles now outnumbering cars two to one — fueled by dockless e-bikes, better infrastructure, and rising environmental awareness. Get all the details on today’s “What’s Right with the World”.

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tags: good news, positive news, constructive journalism, cycling, green mobility, soft mobility
categories: What's right
Monday 04.28.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's Right: "Social Prescribing" instead of Medicine

A new EU research initiative, Social Prescribing EU, is exploring how non-medical support like art classes and fitness groups can improve health, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connections for vulnerable groups.

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tags: health, good news, constructive journalism, positive news, mental health
categories: What's right
Monday 04.07.25
Posted by AraCity Radio
 

What's Right: Free chickens against food waste

Several towns in France and Belgium have started handing out free chickens to residents. The French city of Colmar launched the initiative in 2015 to reduce food waste. Get all the details on today`s "What`s Right with the world."

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tags: good news, positive news, chickens, food waste, constructive journalism
categories: What's right
Tuesday 04.01.25
Posted by Alessandro Irene
 

What's Right: Renewable Energy Breaking Records

2024 was a record year for the installation of renewable energy around the world. 92.5% of all new electricity brought online came from clean energy sources, most notably solar and wind power. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

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tags: environment, green energy, renewable energy, good news, positive news
categories: What's right
Thursday 03.27.25
Posted by Alessandro Irene
 

What's Right: New Zealand on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity

The New Zealand Electricity Authority predicts that by 2040, 100% of their electricity grid will come from renewable energy, a potentially historic milestone. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

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tags: environment, carbon neutrality, renewable energy, good news, positive news
categories: What's right
Wednesday 03.26.25
Posted by Alessandro Irene
 

What's Right: Healthy Oceans Despite Overfishing

Despite decades of overfishing, Southeast Asia’s fishing ecosystem has remained consistently healthy, according to a new study out of Hokkaido University in Japan. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

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tags: environment, fishing, overfishing, good news, positive news
categories: What's right
Tuesday 03.25.25
Posted by Alessandro Irene
 

What's Right: Parisians vote for more pedestrian streets

Paris votes to pedestrianize 500 streets, cutting cars and adding green spaces. Despite 66% approval, turnout was just 4%, sparking debate. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

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tags: good news, positive news, France, Paris, climate change, urban
categories: What's right
Monday 03.24.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's Right: Iceland's 4-Day Work Week Successful

The introduction of a 4-day workweek in Iceland in 2019 has proven to be successful nearly six years later. Productivity has remained stable, even increasing in some industries and almost all workers have reported better mental health and less stress. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

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tags: good news, positive news, work, work-life balance
categories: What's right
Friday 03.21.25
Posted by Alessandro Irene
 

What's Right: Lowest UK Emissions Since 1872

The United Kingdom’s 2024 emissions fell to their lowest level since 1872. While the pace of emissions cuts would need to accelerate a little bit to reach the UK’s net-zero goal for 2050, this is a promising sign in the fight against climate change. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

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tags: emissions, environment, good news, positive news
categories: What's right
Thursday 03.20.25
Posted by Alessandro Irene
 

What's Right: Two major peace deals made last week

Two historic peace deals—Syria’s ceasefire with Kurdish forces and Armenia-Azerbaijan’s agreement—offer hope amid rising global conflicts. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

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tags: good news, positive news, constructive journalism, peace, Syria
categories: What's right
Monday 03.17.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's Right: Global Tobacco Use Declines

Global tobacco use has declined worldwide by one-third over the past 20 years, however, it has increased in Luxembourg since the pandemic. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world?"

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tags: positive news, constructive journalism, good news, public health, tobacco control
categories: What's right
Wednesday 03.12.25
Posted by Alessandro Irene
 

What's Right: Growing support for women's rights

Hundreds of thousands of women worldwide rallied on Saturday for International Women’s Day. Several cities reported growing participation. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

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tags: positive news, good news, constructive journalism, gender equality, Women's rights
categories: What's right
Monday 03.10.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's right: Support for those affected by conspiracy narratives

Germany has launched a national helpline to support those affected by conspiracy myths. Luxembourg offers a similar service. How do they help? Find out on today's "What's right with the world".

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tags: good news, positive news, conspiracy theories, politics
categories: What's right
Monday 03.03.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's right: Welsh MPs will face penalties for lying

Wales plans to tackle political dishonesty by holding MPs criminally liable for false campaign statements. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

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tags: positive news, good news, politics, Wales, populism
categories: What's right
Monday 02.24.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's right: Watch videos to strengthen your immune system

Researchers at the University of Hamburg discovered that watching videos of people sneezing or coughing can boost the immune system. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

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tags: good news, positive news, flu, health
categories: What's right
Monday 02.24.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's right: Gender parity in Hollywood productions

For the first time in Hollywood history, women led as many top-grossing films as men last year. Get all the details on today's "WHat's right with the world".

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tags: good news, positive news, film, metoo, Hollywood
categories: What's right
Monday 02.24.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's right: People in the UK are happier than before the pandemic

Life satisfaction among people over 50 in England is higher than before than covi-19 pandemic. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".

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tags: good news, positive news, well-being, mental health, covid-19
categories: What's right
Monday 02.24.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's right: NYC congestion charge is effective

New York City's congestion charge has reduced traffic and boosted public transport, despite criticism.

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tags: good news, positive news, traffic, public transport, New York
categories: What's right
Tuesday 02.18.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's right: Eating apples despite allergies

New allergy-friendly apples are coming. German breeders developed two varieties with reduced allergens, offering relief for people with allergies.

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tags: allergy, fruit, apples, good news, positive news
categories: What's right
Monday 02.17.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 

What's right: Juvenile crime rate dropping

In the US-state of New York, the juvenile crime rate dropped by 86% following the closure of doyens of youth prisons. Fostering alternative sentences such as community service, the system lowers the chances of reoffending.

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tags: good news, positive news, prison, youth
categories: What's right
Monday 02.10.25
Posted by Franziska Peschel
 
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