Latest positive news updates - Week of July 28th
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🇨🇳 China breaks records in renewable energy growth
China is charging ahead in the global clean energy race. In May alone, the country added enough solar and wind power to cover Poland’s entire annual electricity needs.
According to Lauri Myllyvirta of the Asia Society Policy Institute, China installed 93GW of solar power in one month, that's about 100 solar panels every second.
This surge is driven by booming profitability and a push to beat a policy deadline. From June, China’s renewables pricing moved from fixed rates to competitive auctions, a shake-up that may slow short-term growth but could boost long-term market sustainability.
Why it matters: The world’s biggest energy player is rapidly scaling clean energy, and others are likely to follow.
🔗 Source
🍼 Switzerland approves first malaria drug for newborns
A medical milestone: Last week, Switzerland’s regulatory agency, Swismedic, approved the first malaria treatment designed for infants.
Developed by Novartis, the approval is a crucial step in expanding global access to life-saving care for vulnerable newborns, especially in regions hardest hit by malaria.
Why it matters: The approval could inspire faster adoption across Africa and beyond, saving countless young lives.
🔗 Source
🚲 London’s low-traffic zones reduce road injuries by over a third
A new study from Westminster University’s Active Travel Academy, published this month, shows that Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) in London cut injuries and deaths by over 33%, without making nearby roads more dangerous.
LTNs are local areas that limit through-traffic to encourage safer, greener travel like walking, biking, and public transport.
Why it matters: Smart city planning can save lives and support cleaner, more liveable neighbourhoods.
🔗 Source BMJ study
👥 Denmark grants copyright over your face
Denmark is making headlines with Europe’s first law giving people copyright over their own likeness, including their face, voice, and body, to tackle the rise of AI-generated deepfakes.
Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt summed it up:
“Human beings can be run through the digital copy machine and be misused... I’m not willing to accept that.”
Why it matters: As AI tools evolve, Denmark’s move sets a bold precedent for digital rights and personal privacy. Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt plans to use Denmark’s forthcoming EU presidency to share its plans with his European counterparts, encouraging other EU countries to follow suit.
🔗 Source
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