TED Talks Daily The good news you might have missed | Angus Hervey
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May 22, 2024 
Angus Hervey, a journalist and the founder of Fix the News, dives into uplifting narratives often overlooked by mainstream media. He highlights remarkable strides in clean energy, notable drops in extreme poverty, and significant reductions in crime and disease. Hervey argues that focusing on these positive developments can inspire wider public engagement in progress, urging a shift in how news is consumed. With his perspective, he challenges the doom-and-gloom narrative and emphasizes the potential for a brighter future.
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Unreported Progress
- The world faces numerous challenges, from climate change to political instability.
- Yet, positive trends like declining poverty and disease rates often go unnoticed.
Positive Global Trends
- Despite fears of rising fascism, carbon emissions in advanced economies decreased.
- Cancer death rates and air pollution also declined, while girls' education and food security improved.
Conservation Momentum
- 2023 was a landmark year for conservation with vast protected areas established globally.
- Highlighting progress motivates continued efforts towards positive change.