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2023 C.E. February 27
GE installs world’s first spiral-welded wind turbine tower
The new construction technique produces wind turbine towers 10 times faster while using up to 80% less manpower. Ultimately, this makes wind turbines much more affordable and cost-effective.
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2023 C.E. February 24
Spain passes landmark gender recognition law
Spain's new law allows those over the age of 16 to legally change their gender without medical supervision or a judge’s approval.
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2023 C.E. February 22
World’s largest four day work week trial deemed a success
An incredible 92 percent of companies said they would continue to have employees work four days.
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2023 C.E. February 23
26 Australian species no longer need threatened listing
A new analysis has found that the population size and distributions of 14 mammal, eight bird, two frog, one reptile and one fish species in Australia had sufficiently improved to no longer meet listing criteria.
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2023 C.E. February 23
German man becomes third human to be completely cured of HIV
Like the “Berlin patient” and the “London patient” before him, the “Düsseldorf patient” received treatment for an acute blood disease and, in the process, was cured of HIV infection.
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2023 C.E. February 22
Hawaii becomes first U.S. state to ban shark fishing
The penalties for breaking the statute are steep: $500 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second, and $10,000 for any subsequent violations.
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2023 C.E. February 22
Brain circuit breakthrough paves way for opioid addiction treatments
Scientists at the Texas A&M University have identified a specific circuit in the brain from which many negative emotional states stem from during fentanyl withdrawal and could be the reason many chronic users relapse.
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2023 C.E. February 22
South Africa introduces new incentives for renewable energy
Businesses will be able to reduce their taxable income by 125% of the cost of a renewables investment. Individuals will be able to claim a rebate to the value of 25% of the cost of solar panels.
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2023 C.E. February 21
E.U. Parliament votes to effectively ban new combustion engine cars by 2035
Final approval is expected to be given by March, meaning the world’s largest trading bloc will soon officially be on track to almost completely phase out vehicles powered by combustion engines.
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2023 C.E. February 21
South Korea court recognizes same-sex couple rights for first time
In a landmark ruling, the Seoul High Court found a government health insurer did owe coverage to the spouse of a customer after the firm withdrew it when it found out the pair were gay.
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2023 C.E. February 27
GE installs world’s first spiral-welded wind turbine tower
The new construction technique produces wind turbine towers 10 times faster while using up to 80% less manpower. Ultimately, this makes wind turbines much more affordable and cost-effective.
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2023 C.E. February 24
Spain passes landmark gender recognition law
Spain's new law allows those over the age of 16 to legally change their gender without medical supervision or a judge’s approval.
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2023 C.E. February 22
World’s largest four day work week trial deemed a success
An incredible 92 percent of companies said they would continue to have employees work four days.
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2023 C.E. February 23
26 Australian species no longer need threatened listing
A new analysis has found that the population size and distributions of 14 mammal, eight bird, two frog, one reptile and one fish species in Australia had sufficiently improved to no longer meet listing criteria.
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2023 C.E. February 23
German man becomes third human to be completely cured of HIV
Like the “Berlin patient” and the “London patient” before him, the “Düsseldorf patient” received treatment for an acute blood disease and, in the process, was cured of HIV infection.
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2023 C.E. February 22
Hawaii becomes first U.S. state to ban shark fishing
The penalties for breaking the statute are steep: $500 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second, and $10,000 for any subsequent violations.
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2023 C.E. February 22
Brain circuit breakthrough paves way for opioid addiction treatments
Scientists at the Texas A&M University have identified a specific circuit in the brain from which many negative emotional states stem from during fentanyl withdrawal and could be the reason many chronic users relapse.
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2023 C.E. February 22
South Africa introduces new incentives for renewable energy
Businesses will be able to reduce their taxable income by 125% of the cost of a renewables investment. Individuals will be able to claim a rebate to the value of 25% of the cost of solar panels.
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2023 C.E. February 21
E.U. Parliament votes to effectively ban new combustion engine cars by 2035
Final approval is expected to be given by March, meaning the world’s largest trading bloc will soon officially be on track to almost completely phase out vehicles powered by combustion engines.
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2023 C.E. February 21
South Korea court recognizes same-sex couple rights for first time
In a landmark ruling, the Seoul High Court found a government health insurer did owe coverage to the spouse of a customer after the firm withdrew it when it found out the pair were gay.