Hopeful Developments from 2025
January 4, 2026
The year 2025 brought several hopeful news stories, despite the many challenges on the global stage. The green sea turtle has been reclassified as 'least concern,' and Australia is expected to eliminate cervical cancer by 2028. Additionally, giant pandas are no longer considered endangered due to successful conservation efforts. In the Netherlands, prisons are closing as the number of inmates declines. Lastly, Norway became the first country to ban deforestation.