Norway on Thursday said it will raise $400 million to encourage Brazil’s farmers to stop destroying the rainforests, launching a fund also backed by food giants Unilever and Nestle. Announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the plan is a major effort to reform harmful small-scale farming, which is one of the biggest drivers of deforestation in Brazil. According to the WEF, about 2.3 million square kilometres of rainforest were cut down between
Norway spurs $400 million rainforest fund
More of Today's Solutions
Yangtze River sees major ecological recovery after China’s fishing ban
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM After decades of ecological decline, China’s Yangtze River, Asia’s longest and one of the most degraded waterways in ...
Read More10 brain-boosting hobbies for older adults that help keep the brain and body ...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Many people yearn for the golden years of retirement, where the grind often slows down, and we have ...
Read MoreNavigating counteroffers: a complete guide to making the right career move
Starting a job search is like stepping onto a carousel of potential opportunities. Once you secure that amazing new job offer, the excitement is palpable. But what if, just ...
Read MoreAre holiday tunes good for your health? Here’s what science says
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Love it or hate it, Christmas music is an inescapable part of the holiday season. For some, it’s ...
Read More
