The world’s largest database of social change milestones from throughout human history
We are building the world’s largest database of social change milestones, from the first fire to today’s good news. Change is not only possible, it has happened consistently throughout human history.
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- Agriculture (10000 - 3000 B.C.E.)
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2018 C.E. July 30Single-use plastic bag sales in England fall 86% since 2015
Campaigners are now calling for charges on plastic bottles and disposable coffee cups in the hope of producing a similar effect.
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2018 C.E. July 30World Bank sets $20b record for climate financing
The international financial institution is spending more money than ever on combatting climate change.
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2018 C.E. July 26Chinese citizens are using blockchain to warn each other of unsafe vaccines
By using the blockchain in this new way, Chinese citizens may have finally found a way to express themselves that's beyond the government's reach.
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2018 C.E. July 26Solar brings economic boost to East African households
Households using small scale-solar power in East Africa are reporting a rise in economic activity, with an improvement in income and job opportunities, according to a new report.
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2018 C.E. July 25Fast-food workers notch win in Alabama minimum wage fight
A group of African-American fast-food workers from Birmingham, Alabama, just won the latest round in a legal fight over the minimum wage that has national implications.
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2018 C.E. July 25San Francisco bans plastic straws
San Francisco supervisors voted unanimously to ban restaurants, bars and retailers from selling or using on Tuesday, becoming the largest city to block establishments from giving out plastic straws
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2018 C.E. July 24Bids open for first utility-scale wind farm in Saudi Arabia
$500m Dumat Al Jandal wind project forms part of Saudi goal to have 10% renewable energy by 2023.
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2018 C.E. July 24UK offshore wind power set to double as government confirms future auctions
The UK offshore wind energy industry is set to double after the country's Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy announced long-term political support.
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2018 C.E. July 23Alphabet will bring its balloon-powered internet to Kenya
Starting next year, Loon balloons will soar high above the East African nation, sending 4G internet coverage down to its rural and suburban populations.
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2018 C.E. July 23Spain reaches new record 45.8% renewable power in energy mix
The nation's wind power contribution rose by 10% compared to the first six months of last year, whilst total renewable production increased by 8.5% year-on-year.
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2018 C.E. July 30Single-use plastic bag sales in England fall 86% since 2015
Campaigners are now calling for charges on plastic bottles and disposable coffee cups in the hope of producing a similar effect.
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2018 C.E. July 30World Bank sets $20b record for climate financing
The international financial institution is spending more money than ever on combatting climate change.
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2018 C.E. July 26Chinese citizens are using blockchain to warn each other of unsafe vaccines
By using the blockchain in this new way, Chinese citizens may have finally found a way to express themselves that's beyond the government's reach.
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2018 C.E. July 26Solar brings economic boost to East African households
Households using small scale-solar power in East Africa are reporting a rise in economic activity, with an improvement in income and job opportunities, according to a new report.
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2018 C.E. July 25Fast-food workers notch win in Alabama minimum wage fight
A group of African-American fast-food workers from Birmingham, Alabama, just won the latest round in a legal fight over the minimum wage that has national implications.
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2018 C.E. July 25San Francisco bans plastic straws
San Francisco supervisors voted unanimously to ban restaurants, bars and retailers from selling or using on Tuesday, becoming the largest city to block establishments from giving out plastic straws
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2018 C.E. July 24Bids open for first utility-scale wind farm in Saudi Arabia
$500m Dumat Al Jandal wind project forms part of Saudi goal to have 10% renewable energy by 2023.
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2018 C.E. July 24UK offshore wind power set to double as government confirms future auctions
The UK offshore wind energy industry is set to double after the country's Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy announced long-term political support.
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2018 C.E. July 23Alphabet will bring its balloon-powered internet to Kenya
Starting next year, Loon balloons will soar high above the East African nation, sending 4G internet coverage down to its rural and suburban populations.
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2018 C.E. July 23Spain reaches new record 45.8% renewable power in energy mix
The nation's wind power contribution rose by 10% compared to the first six months of last year, whilst total renewable production increased by 8.5% year-on-year.
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