Record season for southern right whales off Australia, Czech Republic introduces free menstrual products in schools

August 25, 2025

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let’s start the week with good news about food: Swiss companies are cutting sugar in their products, a new study shows the Mediterranean diet reduces Alzheimer’s risk in high-risk patients by more than a third, and a favela in Brazil has turned the threat of eviction into a thriving community garden.

Enjoy reading, Bianca

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Record season for southern right whales off Australia

Nearly 200 endangered southern right whales have been recorded off South Australia this season — the highest count in almost a decade. Scientists hail the rebound as a hopeful sign of recovery, even as long-term growth slows and climate threats loom. Source: THE GUARDIAN

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Czech Republic introduces free menstrual products in schools

The Czech Republic is taking action to address period poverty: from 2026, all schools must provide free sanitary products from the fifth grade onwards. In the Czech Republic, the cost of tampons and sanitary towels is particularly high, as it is above the EU average. Source: PRAGUE DAILY NEWS

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Swiss manufacturers reduce sugar content in food products

The Swiss consume an average of 100 grams of sugar per day, almost twice as much as recommended by the WHO. Now, 21 food manufacturers – from Migros and Coop to Nestlé – are pulling the emergency brake: they want to reduce the sugar content in yoghurts, breakfast cereals and drinks by up to ten percent by 2028. Source: SWISS INFO

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The Mediterranean diet cuts dementia risk by 35% in high-risk groups

A Mediterranean diet can cut dementia risk by 35% in people with the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, a 34-year study shows. Researchers say the plant-rich diet improves metabolism and protects the brain, proving that genes are not destiny — and healthy habits can change outcomes. Source: CNN

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Favela garden turns eviction threat into community strength

In São Paulo’s Vila Nova Esperança, residents facing eviction transformed a dumpsite into a flourishing garden. The project now provides food, jobs, and education — a model of how grassroots action can turn vulnerable neighborhoods into resilient, sustainable communities. Source: BBC

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Ten cheetah cubs rescued from illegal wildlife trade in Somaliland

Ten cheetah cubs destined for the illegal pet trade were rescued in Somaliland, where two suspects were arrested. The cubs are now recovering at a rescue centre. According to the authorities, this operation brings the total number of rescues in recent years to over 100. Source: EURO NEWS

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