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  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Protected Bike Lanes Boost Commuting and Reduce Emissions

A study shows protected bike lanes significantly increase commuter cycling—21–171% more trips in cities like Austin and DC—by making riders feel safer. Networks also cut CO₂ emissions (e.g., Bogotá saves 22,000 t/year) and reduce crashes up to 50%, proving their public benefit.
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ECOWATCH

  • June 8, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Escape & Focus: Denmark’s Youth Island Gives Stressed Students the Space to Breathe

Just a 30-minute boat ride from Copenhagen, Denmark’s Youth Island offers students a refreshing retreat away from city distractions. With shared dorms, study sessions, sauna dips, communal meals, and nature breaks, participants form study pods that help reduce stress and boost concentration.
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EURONEWS

  • June 8, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Memory cafés provide a sense of purpose for individuals with dementia

With 600 locations located throughout Pennsylvania, memory cafés have become a safe space for individuals with varying degrees of memory loss to find community. Providing opportunities to socialize, color, play games and deal with negative emotions surrounding their diagnosis, these cafés are open to both individuals and their caregivers.
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NPR

  • May 28, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Spain implements laws to protect LGBTQ+ workers rights

Spain has implemented various regulations protecting LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace, ranging from ensuring protection against harassment to providing all employees with bias training.The legislation is considered the first in the world to spell out requirements for the private sector.
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CONTEXT

  • May 28, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Pakistan’s capital city bans child marriage

Islamabad has banned child marriage, replacing legislation introduced under British colonial rule and raising the minimum age for marriage to 18 for both males and females, while also introducing strict punishments for anyone facilitating underage marriage.
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THE GUARDIAN

  • May 24, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

USDA to bring back climate change-related webpages after deletions in February

After taking down webpages related to clean energy, conservation practices and other climate change-related topics, a lawsuit was filed by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York over access to government information. Three months later, the webpages are going back up.
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AP NEWS

  • May 16, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Spain’s school cafeterias pivot away from fatty foods to curb child obesity

Cafeterias in Spain are making an effort to adjust their menus amidst concerns raised about the correlation between health disparities and socioeconomic status, the decree comes into effect with the hopes of curbing said disparity among low-income families.
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EURONEWS

  • May 10, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Brazilian newspaper provides unhoused with a sense of purpose

Boca de Rua, a print newspaper based out of Porto Alegre, has been providing individuals on the margins with a voice for 25 years. With the majority of the staff members suffering from poverty or houselesness, meetings are held weekly and staff are involved in the whole process - from writing articles to selling papers on the streets.
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THE GUARDIAN

  • May 10, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

England requires the installment of solar panels on new homes

In an effort to make UK homes more sustainable and energy efficient, the Local Government Association (LGA) is requiring most newly constructed homes to install solar panels on their roofs within two years of construction, with legislation most likely going into effect in 2027. Grants and loans will also be offered to add solar panels onto existing homes.
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ECOWATCH

  • April 24, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Studies show inclusivity is beneficial for everyone involved

A study across 10 public  US universities reveiled that students who interact with diverse peers show higher scores in complex thinking, concern for the public good, and interest in poverty issues, while being more likely to vote and to develop strong leadership skills.
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YES MAGAZINE

  • April 16, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Afghanistan news station provides girls access to education

Since its founding in 2024, journalists at BogumTV have reached one in two households in Afghanistan, dispensing information to girls forced to stop attending school when the Taliban regained power. Topics discussed range from health tips, to school curriculums on science and math, to general entertainment and music.
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EL PAÍS

  • April 14, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Bill Gates to donate large portion of wealth to Africa

Gates has been critical of Elon Musk in the past regarding budget cuts towards humanitarian aid efforts in third world countries, and at an event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,  revealed plans to divest most of his USD 200 bn in the next 20 years to fight child mortality rates, disease, and poverty in Africa.
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THE GUARDIAN

  • April 14, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Spain proposes shortened work week to boost productivity, reduce absenteeism

In an effort to increase productivity and general happiness, Spain has proposed to shorten the average work week from 40 hours to 37.5 hours, providing an additional 2.5 hours of rest. impacting retail, hospitality, and various other sectors, the law awaits approval from the Spanish Parliament.
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EURO NEWS

  • April 14, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Philippines’ Right to Care Act provides potential milestone for LGBTQ+ individuals

The  law is centered around providing important healthcare decisions for a partner in cases of emergency, recognizes same-sex partnerships and prohibits doctors from discriminating against LGBTQ+ individuals, providing hope for queer individuals throughout Asia.
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CONTEXT BY TRF

  • April 14, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Lawsuit challenges the removal of climate data from federal sites

Environmental groups, including the Sierra Club and Union of Concerned Scientists, have sued the Trump administration for deleting climate and environmental justice information from federal websites. They argue that removing these public resources endangers communities and undermines transparency.
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ECOWATCH

  • April 10, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

Skateboarding economist promotes skateparks over capitalism

Economist Thomas Kemp argues skateboarding culture fosters resilience, self-improvement, and community, things that offer lessons to navigate challenges in a capitalist society. Skateparks are spaces to connect, find joy, and escape the daily grind.
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NPR

  • January 15, 2025
  • Social Progress, Uncategorized

US companies show progress in LGBTQ+ protections despite political climate

Despite conservative pressure, the Human Rights Campaign’s latest Corporate Equality Index shows significant progress in LGBTQ+ workplace protections with over 700 companies earning perfect scores.
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NBC NEWS

  • January 14, 2025
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