Global CO2 emissions actually flatlined in 2019 as renewable energy sources, efficiency, and other factors, chipped away at worldwide carbon dioxide levels.
In a review of half the world's fisheries, scientists found that fish stocks were stable or increasing in most countries that managed their fishing.
The average American life expectancy increased in 2018 for the first time in years—and it's thanks to declining overdose and cancer mortality rates.
A heartening survey of American activities in 2019 shows that adults visited libraries more than any other cultural institution.
The record-breaking decline in cancer mortality between 2016 and 2017 equates to 2.9 million people saved from the disease.
Research shows that homicide rates are continuing to fall around the world as dozens of countries report new record-lows.
After 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils have been reintroduced to mainland Australia by the non-profit Aussie Ark.
New organ donation records were set in 2019 for the tenth consecutive year in the United States—and transplants were bouncing back in May 2020.
US Central Command credited their decision to withdraw to its confidence in Iraqi military forces to maintain their position against ISIS.
Positive COVID-19 trends in the US emerged in August and September – where the average of new cases and death rates were dropping.
he African continent is finally free of the wild poliovirus, 24 years after Nelson Mandela helped Rotary International launch its Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign.
The World Bank's Kokaral dam project has raised water levels and replenished fish in the North Aral Sea, reviving Kazakhstan fishing towns.
After torrential rains, a record 140 baby elephants were born in Kenya's Amboseli Park, including rare elephant twins.
Reducing carbon emissions while increasing GDP is not only possible, but is already happening in almost every state in America, according to a new report.
Single-use plastic bag sales in England have fallen dramatically since a 5 pence charge on each bag was instituted in October of 2015.
The news from South Africa that rhino poaching plummeted 53% this year continues a positive 5-year trend of fewer deaths and more convictions and arrests.
A blast from the Yellowstone supervolcano would be devastating to humanity, but new research shows the eruptions are becoming slower and weaker than before.
Once the captial of logging and deforestation in Latin America, Costa Rica's Payment for Environmental Service model helped reforest the country.
University College London and the Action on Smoking and Health campaign have found smoking rates in England and the UK have plummeted during COVID-19.
India decreased the number of people suffering from malnutrition by 60 million-a 21% drop in just 15 years-and other Asian nations saw similar gains.
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