News That Will Make You Hopeful About The Future

Often, we receive climate news that paints a bleak picture. It is easy to find yourself concerned and confused while in this echo chamber, leading to feelings of anxiety. Eco-anxiety is real and refers to a heightened concern regarding the climate crisis.?

Today, we at Palmade wish to serve you differently than usual. We want to help you with some good news proving that we are steadily progressing towards a better tomorrow.

Patching the ozone layer

The Montreal Protocol and global efforts to repair the ozone layer while finding and using alternatives to harmful chemicals like CFCs(Chloro Fluoro Carbons) have resulted in recent reports showing a healthier ozone layer.

Recovering Whale Populations

In the 1960s, commercial whaling almost spelt disaster for populations of multiple whale species across the globe. Through a mix of bans, activism and conservation initiatives, whale populations worldwide, for the most part, have increased. This is of particular significance as it shows the effectiveness of targeted conservation measures, thus encouraging similar efforts for other animals in the future.?

Worldwide stop on leaded petrol

2021 officially marked a worldwide phasing out of leaded petrol. While the current unleaded version of gasoline still emits harmful substances into the environment, it is far safer than the now banned leaded petrol.

Dubai Can

A recent release from the government of Dubai media office showed that Dubai Can, the initiative first launched in February 2022, has successfully saved over 7 million 500 ml plastic bottles while inspiring businesses, citizens and organisations to adopt greener practices when it comes to drinking water

Sources:

https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2023/February/19-02/7-million-plastic-bottle#:~:text=Dubai%20Can%2C%20the%20citywide%20sustainability,bottles%20in%20its%20first%20year?

https://www.thenationalnews.com/climate/environment/2023/01/20/feeling-world-weary-here-are-five-reasons-to-be-optimistic-about-the-future/?