Poland Completes the Destruction of One Million of its Landmines
Poland has now joined the ranks of 157 states that have destroyed their stockpiles of anti-personnel land mines.
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Dog Slaughter Banned in South Korean Market
The dog meat market responsible for much of the country's supply will no longer allow the tools for canine slaughter.
180 Countries Adopt Landmark Public Health Decisions on Tobacco
The World Health Organization's global tobacco treaty negotiations ended with several amendments that will help protect public health care policies.
4 of World's Biggest Cities to Ban Diesel Vehicles by 2025
In an effort to ease air pollution in city centers, Paris, Athens, Mexico City, and Madrid announced plans to ban diesel vehicles by 2025.
One State's Temporary Gun-Removal Law Shows Promise to Prevent Suicides
Out of the 762 temporary gun-removal cases since 1999, there's a strong possibility that dozens of lives were saved from suicide attempts.
Scotland Considers Legally Enshrining 'Right to Food'
With more citizens having problems with their benefits, this policy would make it the government's obligation to provide affordable food for the hungry.
New Jersey to Become First State That Bans Declawing
Animal welfare organizations have already opposed the practice for years – so now, New Jersey is stepping up for felines everywhere.
Massachusetts Voters Pass Historic Animal Protection Law
Massachusetts just banned contained spaces from being used to house livestock due to the harsh impact it has on the animals' physical and mental wellbeing.
Mexico's Sugary Beverage Tax Likely to Reduce Diabetes, Health Costs
Thanks to a 10% tax on sugary drinks, this study predicts that rates of mortality, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes will drop significantly.
Arabs in Knesset Push Through Bill to Ensure Proper Payments For Holocaust Survivors
Three Arabs in the Israeli government spearheaded an effort to ensure unobstructed payments for all the Israeli residents who survived the Holocaust.
Scotland to Give All Expecting Mothers Boxes of Baby Supplies
As a means of giving all Scottish mothers an 'even playing field', the government will gift their pregnant citizens boxes of clothes, books, and medicine.
170 Nations Celebrate A Pledge to Eliminate Super Harmful Greenhouse Gas
Countries big, small, wealthy, and poor have just signed an agreement that could save the planet from 70 billion tons of carbon dioxide.
Congress in Unanimous Vote Passes Bill of Rights for Sexual Assault Victims
Survivors of sexual assault have not been given due process in regards to the preservation of their case evidence – but not any more thanks to Congress.
New York Pet Owners Now Allowed to be Buried With Their Furry Companions
Now when you're planning your own burial, you can take your final resting place next to your cremated cat, dog, or reptile.
UN Passes Declaration to Finally Address Refugee Human Rights
This new declaration released by the United Nations will work towards ensuring education, housing, and protection to refugees and migrants.
Standing Rock Celebrates Victory After Army Corp Blocks Final Building Permit
After months of protesting against the Dakota Access Pipeline, Standing Rock natives are celebrating the Army Corp's decision to reroute construction.
California Becomes First State to Ban Pet Shop Sales of Non-Rescued Animals
The bill has become the first statewide piece of legislation to take a direct stance against puppy mills and the sale of commercially bred animals.
Kenya Attacks Plastic Bag Problem With Toughest Ban in the World
Kenya is now one of forty countries that have taken a stance against plastic pollution – and their punishment is the strictest of all.
NYC Just Freed 640,000 People From Fear That They May Be Arrested For Minor Offenses
These people will no longer have to face arrest for nonviolent crimes such as being in a park after dark, littering – even spitting.
Mexico City Passes Landmark Dolphin Captivity Ban
The legislation will hopefully prevent any more cetacean abuse from transpiring in Mexico City.
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