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Myra Anubi
Award Winning Solutions Journalist | BBC Host #PeopleFixingTheWorld | Speaker | Podcast Producer | Moderator | Voice Over Artist | Almost Diaspora | Founder - Ask Mama
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This week...
The Ozone Layer Is Slowly Recovering ??
Some good news! The ozone layer is on its way to recovery ??
The Ozone and UV Bulletin’s release came out on World Ozone Day, a day that celebrates the Montreal Protocol—the most successful environmental treaty ever! Thanks to this, harmful chemicals that were damaging the ozone layer have been phased out.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres made it clear that we still need to keep up the good work, but the agency also said that there's hope! The ozone layer could return to its 1980 state, back when there were no holes. If we stay on track, it could fully recover by 2045 over the Arctic and as early as 2040 for the rest of the world.
Check it out: https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/09/1154366
#ClimateAction #OzoneLayer #ClimateChange #Nature #Conservation #PositiveNews #UN
Indias Hospital For Elephants ?? ????
An elephant hospital and conservation centre in India is giving 32 rescued elephants a fresh start, and people can be part of it! At the Wildlife SOS Elephant Hospital Campus and the nearby Conservation and Care Centre, these gentle giants receive all the love and care they deserve after some pretty rough times. https://www.dw.com/embed/480/av-70083064
Visitors can join a fun 90-minute educational tour to meet the elephants up close or even sign up for a volunteer adventure where they can lend a hand and spend time with these amazing animals! Link: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3252451/indian-elephant-hospital-and-conservation-centre-provides-sanctuary-32-rescued-animals-offers
#India #Elephants #Conservation #Awareness #Environment #AnimalHealth #Tourism
UK's Changes To Fast Food Ads And Caffeine ?? ??
Starting from 1 October 2025, junk food ads will be banned on TV before 9 PM, and paid online ads will be completely prohibited. This decision, confirmed by the government, aims to combat childhood obesity and promote healthier habits for kids.
It is hoped that these restrictions will prevent kids from seeing ads for unhealthy food, which can influence their eating habits. This could be a significant step towards tackling the problem head-on!
The government also made a pledge to ban under-16s from buying high-caffeine energy drinks in England, as part of a wider push to improve children's health. Find out more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2n2g5wze4o.
#FastFood #Healthcare #HealthyLiving #Policy #JunkFood #Coffee #Youth #Regulations
The Hospital Trains In South Africa ?? ????
South Africa’s healthcare system is interesting. It’s known for having one of the best on the continent, but here’s the catch—most of that is private care, and it can be super pricey. In fact, 85% of people rely on public healthcare, which faces big challenges. For those living in remote areas, getting to a doctor often means traveling long distances. https://pod.link/1177590377/episode/d9f02a0597187209db945b244e1f22b4
But here’s where things get interesting…
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Two special trains are travelling across South Africa, bringing affordable healthcare to those in need! Hop aboard one of these trains just south of Johannesburg to hear it in action here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jqcj23
#Healthcare #Train #Transport #SouthAfrica #AffordableHealthcare #Johannesburg
This weeks solution seeker ?? ????
Abiel Ma -Rethinking foodwaste??
He's not just created a fancy bin, but an "artificial stomach" that redefines waste management! Abiel Ma's innovation, called VUALA, could very well transform how we handle food waste.
At only 25, Abiel has created a system that sorts food waste from other rubbish using cutting-edge microorganisms and smart mechanical design. The magic happens on-site, turning the food scraps into biogas, hydrogen, or animal feed.
This process cuts CO2 emissions by 75% and slashes waste management costs. From its trial run at Cambridge Science Park to its current role in London’s stylish South Kensington, VUALA is making a big impact. Abiel dreams of a future with clean streets, no overflowing bins, and a huge drop in environmental issues. https://www.unicef.org/innovation/climate/innovation-30/vuala
#FoodWaste #Innovation #YoungInnovators #CarbonEmissions #FoodInnovation
?? Did you know...
Norway Now Has More Electric Than Petrol Cars ??
Norway, known for being one of the world’s biggest oil exporters, has just hit a huge milestone: it now has more electric cars than petrol-driven ones on its roads! https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/norways-historic-milestone-bevs-outnumber-gasoline-cars/
The country is on a mission to become the first to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2025. Thanks to generous tax breaks and incentives funded by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund from oil revenues, electric vehicle sales are soaring. In fact, 90% of new cars sold are electric! While diesel cars are still common, their numbers are quickly dropping as Norway charges ahead with its green goals.
#ElectricCars #Pollution #FossilFuels #Environment #Norway #CleanEnergy #Renewables
?? Tell me about project you've come across that are making a difference!
Hi there ????
I'm Myra Anubi and if you've come across any other positive things happening where you live, I'd love to hear about them! Just DM me on Linkedin or email [email protected] ??
Listen to the podcast People Fixing The World to find out about other change makers near you! https://pod.link/1177590377