Teary-Eyed Happy: ‘Extinct’ Species Stages Miraculous Comeback in England, Boosting Hope for Nature Lovers

Quick Smiles:

• Net zero cheaper than oil crises amid global tensions
• Croatia clears all landmines after decades of effort
• Martha’s Rule saves hundreds through second opinions

UK’s Climate Change Committee reports achieving net zero by 2050 costs £4bn yearly, far less than fossil fuel shocks from conflicts like Russia’s Ukraine invasion or Middle East unrest.

Renewables provide superior energy security over new domestic drilling.

“In light of current world events, it’s more important than ever for the UK to move away from being reliant on volatile foreign fossil fuels, to clean, domestic energy,” said Nigel Topping, CCC chair.

Croatia completed clearing two million landmines from its 1991-1995 War of Independence, freeing land once threatening one in five citizens.

The nation donated de-mining robots to Ukraine’s similar efforts.

Davor Božinović called it “not only a technical achievement but also a fulfilled moral obligation to the victims and their families”.

EU environment minister Jessika Roswall praises rewilding borders with wetlands and woods for defence and biodiversity gains, as in Finland and Poland post-2022.

“I’ve visited them: they transfer the land to more hostile nature, leaving bushes and trees. It’s not so easy for others to cross it,” she shared.

“Investing in nature and using nature as a natural border control is necessary, and increases biodiversity. It’s a win-win.”

Martha’s Rule, launched in 2024 after a teen’s sepsis death, prompted over 10,000 helpline calls, yielding 446 potentially life-saving interventions.

Merope Mills noted, “Martha’s rule is having a hugely positive effect,” pushing for wider UK rollout.

Dr Ronny Cheung affirmed: “I’ve had Martha’s Rule invoked under my care, and while it can feel challenging initially, it’s ultimately about creating a culture where everyone… has a voice to raise concerns. This can only make the care we provide better.”

Zorevunersen cuts seizures up to 91% in Dravet syndrome children, enhancing quality of life and behavior over three years with mild side effects.

Prof Helen Cross shared: “I regularly see patients with hard-to-treat genetic epilepsies with impacts that go beyond seizures, and it’s heart-breaking when treatment options are limited.”

“This new treatment could help children with Dravet syndrome.”

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