Good Things that Happened in 2023:
Science and Medicine:
- Medical breakthroughs: CRISPR gene editing therapy approved for sickle cell disease, promising malaria vaccine with 80% protection, first mouse embryos created in space.
- Disease elimination: Bangladesh ends visceral leishmaniasis, Iraq eliminates trachoma, Belize declared malaria-free.
- Other advancements: Gender pay gap reaches all-time low in US, California’s drought finally ends.
Environment and Climate:
- Renewable energy on the rise: Renewables surpass fossil fuels in US, major investments in clean energy technologies.
- Climate action: Ecuador bans new oil extraction in Amazon, more countries adopt carbon pricing.
- Positive tipping points: Great Barrier Reef shows signs of recovery, Amazon deforestation rates decrease.
Society and Culture:
- Human rights advancements: Same-sex marriage legalized in several countries, laws combat discrimination against marginalized groups.
- Increased access to education: Global literacy rate reaches record high, more girls enrolled in secondary school.
- Art and entertainment: Groundbreaking films and TV shows spark social conversations, major sporting events bring joy and unity.
Remember, these are just a few examples, and despite challenges, these positive developments give us hope and motivation for a better future.
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