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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2018 C.E. May 11London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans for city to go ‘zero carbon’ by 2050
The strategy, first released for consultation last summer, envisions London becoming a 'zero carbon' city by mid-century, boasting cleaner air and more green space.
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2018 C.E. May 11Pakistan passes historic transgender rights bill
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act allows people to choose their gender and to have that identity recognized on official documents, including national IDs, passports and driver's licenses.
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2018 C.E. May 10California becomes first state to order solar on new homes
Most new units built after Jan. 1, 2020, will be required to include solar systems as part of the standards adopted by the California Energy Commission.
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2018 C.E. May 10Ohio voters approve gerrymandering reform for US House seats
Ohio voters approved a gerrymandering reform proposal Tuesday that would change how the state draws congressional district lines following the next US Census.
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2018 C.E. May 8Global clean energy sector now employs more than 10 million for the first time ever
More than half a million jobs around the world were created in the renewable energy sector in 2017, bringing the total number of people employed in the sector to more than 10 million for the first time
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2018 C.E. May 8Hawaii legislature passes bill banning sunscreens containing chemicals that kill coral reefs
The Hawaiian state legislature just passed a bill that would ban the sale of sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. Research has shown these chemicals are toxic to coral.
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2018 C.E. May 7Blockchain companies take aim at clean energy transaction costs
Advocates argue that blockchain platforms can reduce certification costs and eliminate the need for audits altogether. In turn, the platforms could provide a leg-up to small-scale distributed generators.
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2018 C.E. May 7California laws seek to limit surveillance technology
California privacy advocates say it is more critical than ever that the amount of surveillance and personal data collected be the bare minimum, to ensure the safety of our community from unlawful and inhumane targeting,
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2018 C.E. May 422 Major League Baseball teams to host LGBT Pride nights in 2018
Pride nights will be a big draw in Major League Baseball this season, with 22 of the 30 teams hosting an event for their LGBT fans.
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2018 C.E. May 4California hits new utility-scale solar generation record of 10.5 GW
For the first time in the state's history utility-scale solar generation surpassed 10.5 gigawatts. Then two days later, that record was broken when 10,539 megawatts were generated.
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2018 C.E. May 11London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans for city to go ‘zero carbon’ by 2050
The strategy, first released for consultation last summer, envisions London becoming a 'zero carbon' city by mid-century, boasting cleaner air and more green space.
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2018 C.E. May 11Pakistan passes historic transgender rights bill
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act allows people to choose their gender and to have that identity recognized on official documents, including national IDs, passports and driver's licenses.
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2018 C.E. May 10California becomes first state to order solar on new homes
Most new units built after Jan. 1, 2020, will be required to include solar systems as part of the standards adopted by the California Energy Commission.
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2018 C.E. May 10Ohio voters approve gerrymandering reform for US House seats
Ohio voters approved a gerrymandering reform proposal Tuesday that would change how the state draws congressional district lines following the next US Census.
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2018 C.E. May 8Global clean energy sector now employs more than 10 million for the first time ever
More than half a million jobs around the world were created in the renewable energy sector in 2017, bringing the total number of people employed in the sector to more than 10 million for the first time
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2018 C.E. May 8Hawaii legislature passes bill banning sunscreens containing chemicals that kill coral reefs
The Hawaiian state legislature just passed a bill that would ban the sale of sunscreens containing the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate. Research has shown these chemicals are toxic to coral.
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2018 C.E. May 7Blockchain companies take aim at clean energy transaction costs
Advocates argue that blockchain platforms can reduce certification costs and eliminate the need for audits altogether. In turn, the platforms could provide a leg-up to small-scale distributed generators.
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2018 C.E. May 7California laws seek to limit surveillance technology
California privacy advocates say it is more critical than ever that the amount of surveillance and personal data collected be the bare minimum, to ensure the safety of our community from unlawful and inhumane targeting,
-
2018 C.E. May 422 Major League Baseball teams to host LGBT Pride nights in 2018
Pride nights will be a big draw in Major League Baseball this season, with 22 of the 30 teams hosting an event for their LGBT fans.
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2018 C.E. May 4California hits new utility-scale solar generation record of 10.5 GW
For the first time in the state's history utility-scale solar generation surpassed 10.5 gigawatts. Then two days later, that record was broken when 10,539 megawatts were generated.
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