Finnish Capital Has Been Serving Free Meals to Kids For 75 Years
Helsinki has spent every summertime for the last 75 years making sure that their young residents are given a free hot meal for lunchtime.
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Chechens Finally Granted Refuge Status After Persecution for Being Gay
Gay Chechen men are finally being granted humanitarian visas on the grounds of being hunted by law enforcement.
Wolves in Washington State Are Finally Rebounding
2016 marks the seventh straight year of improvement for wolf populations in Washington state.
Iceland to Become First Country Requiring Equal Pay For Women
Iceland's law, which is expected to be passed by 2020, will be the first nationally enforced piece of legislation mandating equal pay for women.
Now You Can Drink Beer to Save Beaches Worldwide
This New Zealand brewing company has invented a way to save receding beaches worldwide by having a cold one with your buddies.
Brazilian Economy Registers First Growth in Two Years
The country has been experiencing its worst recession in history, but now Brazil's economy has turned the corner into growth and expansion.
Pakistani Province Grows 750 Million Trees
A massive tree planting effort has provided jobs to 500,000 impoverished people, and will plant 1 billion saplings by the end of 2018.
Zimbabwe Finally Bans the Beating of Children
The country's High Court has just ruled that the use of corporal punishment in school and at home is unconstitutional.
Postal Workers Shut Down Local Mailbox - to Keep Nesting Birds in Peace
This sweet gesture is not very unusual for the Irish postmen - but it's still endearing to us.
Saudi Arabia to Curb Oil Use With $50B Renewable Energy Plan
Saudi Arabia is about to step down as one of the world's top crude oil exporters with the launch of this sustainable energy plan.
Solar Water Wheels Prevent 1Mil Pounds of Trash From Entering Baltimore Harbor
The dashing Mr. Trash Wheel and Professor Trash Wheel have picked up over 1 million pounds of trash from the Jones Falls River since 2014.
Solar Panel Construction Expands at 'Eye-Popping' Pace
The fight against climate change is seeing a favorable turn thanks to a new report on the unbelievably fast-growing rate of the solar industry.
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