It’s well known that the media never talk about trains arriving on time. So much so that following the news can be totally depressing. Without denying the great threats and difficulties facing our times, there is also very good news that sometimes reaches us and which is not relayed enough. To ignore them is to condemn yourself to despair. Here are three recent pieces of information that make us smile again.
This city that bets on cycling has understood everything
The city of Chicago wants very much improve your cycling infrastructure. The idea is in particular to build 75km from 2024, and nearly 240 km over the following years. This approach owes nothing to chance, but is part of a sustainable urban development plan.
By protecting cyclists and making their travel safer, the American metropolis joins many other major global cities which have taken a giant step to boost this ecological mode of transport.
Human rights are much better protected than in the past
Contrary to what one might think, human rights are much better protected around the world today than a century ago. According to data from Varieties of Democracy, while progress has clearly not been constant, it is nevertheless steady and comprehensive.
Significant disparities nevertheless remain depending on the region. In particular, we can see that Africa and Asia have fallen behind in this regard, while other continents are ahead. You can read the different curves here.
This endangered species is saved
According to the data of an investigation carried out in Thailand, the tiger population in protected areas in the west of the country has more than doubled in two decades. This is important because this region is the last place where the Indochina tiger is still present after having disappeared in countries such as Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
In detail, we spotted 94 tigers on site last year, compared to 75 individuals the previous year and less than 40 in 2007. Proof if any were needed that conservation efforts can bear fruit when they are done seriously.
That’s it for this week. If you liked this article, you can always reread the previous part of this section to find other good news that has gone relatively unnoticed.
