April 15, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
Today, two projects demonstrate how animals and humans can live together in harmony: In Uganda, thanks to the involvement of the local population, mountain gorillas are no longer critically endangered—ecotourism has led to a significant decrease in poaching. And in Madagascar, new wildlife corridors have been established, restoring habitats for endangered lemurs while simultaneously providing the local community with better access to healthcare and education.
Enjoy reading, Selina
(Opens in a new window)Study: Rainforest has recovered faster than expected
A new study from Ecuador proves that rainforests recover significantly faster after deforestation than previously thought. After about 30 years, biodiversity returns to a large portion of its original level—provided that the surrounding forests remain intact. Source: EARTH.COM (Opens in a new window)
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Uganda’s mountain gorillas no longer critically endangered
A success for wildlife conservation in Uganda: The number of mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is steadily increasing—the animals are no longer considered critically endangered. The secret to this success lies in the involvement of the local population, who are finding new livelihoods through ecotourism beyond poaching. Source: BBC
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First female head coach in the men’s Bundesliga
Marie-Louise Eta has made history: She is the first female head coach of a men's Bundesliga team. Following Steffen Baumgart's sudden dismissal at Union Berlin, she is taking over his position until the end of the season. In the summer, she is set to become the head coach of Union’s women’s Bundesliga team, as originally planned. Source: BBC
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New forest corridor saves Madagascar's endangered lemurs
An ambitious reforestation project in Madagascar is closing the gap between two national parks: a 150-hectare corridor is being created, providing a new habitat for twelve endangered lemur species. Initial successes are already visible, as the animals have begun using these pathways. Source: MONGABAY
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A woman leads Australia's army for the first time
With Susan Coyle, a woman is taking command of Australia’s land forces for the first time. The Lieutenant General has been in service for around 30 years. Her appointment is considered historic, especially during a phase in which the military is undergoing comprehensive modernization. Source: REUTERS
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Green coding reduces CO2 emissions and power consumption on the internet
The internet is already the sixth-largest $CO_2$ emitter worldwide. Forecasts even warn that in 20 years, IT could consume half of the world's electricity. Experts are therefore focusing on "Green Coding": through lean code and efficient software, this massive hunger for resources can be drastically reduced Source: RESET
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April 15, 2026