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.
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."
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".
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".
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".
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".
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".
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".
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".
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?"
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".
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".
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".
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".
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".
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".
What's right: NYC congestion charge is effective
New York City's congestion charge has reduced traffic and boosted public transport, despite criticism.
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.
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.
What's right: Fighting childhood obesity
The UK bans junk food ads on TV before 9 pm and online anytime from 2025, aiming to tackle childhood obesity. Get all the details on today’s “What’s right with the world”.