January 05, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
Happy 2026! We wish you a wonderful New Year. We’re back from our short break and starting 2026 the way we finished 2025: with good news and positive stories meant to inspire and uplift. We look forward to a year full of good news with you!
Enjoy reading, Selina
NEWS OF THE DAY
(Si apre in una nuova finestra)Renewables are the winners of 2025
The journal Science has named the global boom in renewable energy the “Breakthrough of the Year.” In 2025, for the first time, more electricity worldwide was generated from wind, solar, and other renewables than from coal. Falling costs and massive expansion have made solar and wind power the cheapest sources of electricity in many regions. Source: CGTN
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Brazil halts mother-to-child HIV transmission
Brazil has reached a milestone in the fight against HIV: thanks to early testing and free treatment, the virus is now rarely transmitted from mothers to their children. This success is enabled by a comprehensive public healthcare system, confirmed by the WHO. Source: POZ
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People in the U.S. are drinking less alcohol
In New York City, sober bars are on the rise—venues where no alcohol is served. This fits the broader trend in the U.S.: according to a Gallup survey, alcohol consumption is at its lowest level in almost 90 years, while sales of non-alcoholic beverages are increasing. Source: DW
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Indonesian island allowed to sue corporation
A Swiss court has accepted a climate lawsuit brought by residents of the Indonesian island of Pari. They hold cement giant Holcim partly responsible for flooding and climate-related damage—a significant step toward determining whether major polluters can be held liable for climate harms. Source: AL JAZEERA
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Amazonian bee species granted its own legal rights
Peru has granted stingerless bees legal rights—the first insect species in the world to receive such protection—safeguarding their survival in the Amazon. These bees play a crucial role in maintaining the rainforest and supporting key crops like cocoa and coffee. Animal rights advocates hope the model will inspire similar initiatives internationally. Source: THE GUARDIAN
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How Sweden is fighting social isolation
A recent survey in Sweden found that eight percent of adults have no close friends. Innovative programs are emerging to combat loneliness, ranging from organized friendship schemes and “friendship hours” at work to local social clubs. Source: BBC
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To many more Good News in 2026!
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