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24 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2024
From childhood malaria vaccines to record-breaking solar panels to the discovery of a lost ancient city, this tumultuous year still had plenty of high points.
A number of factors combined to bring about the end of coal power in Britain: the growth of natural gas-powered plants and renewables, pollution controls, carbon pricing, and the UK government’s goal to hit net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In February, the Irvine, California–based biotech company announced results from a small, early-stage trial showing that 24 hours after taking the drug, it can kill ticks on people, with the effects lasting for up to 30 days. When Apple released a software update that enabled its AirPods Pro 2 earbuds to act as hearing aids, Rithwik Jayasimha rushed out to get some for his grandma—only to realize location restrictions meant the feature didn’t work in India.
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