Break the Bad News Bubble with Angus Hervey (Part 1) | TED Explains

27 Sep 2024 (3 months ago)

Global Health and Development

UNAIDS's annual conference in July released data showing that annual AIDS deaths have declined by 69% since their peak in 2004. (3m11s)
At the same conference, data was released from a trial of a drug called Lencapir, which showed a 100% effectiveness rate in preventing transmission of AIDS. (4m29s)

Two-thirds of the Amazon basin is located within Brazil, making events in Brazil very impactful to the rainforest. (5m54s)
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has decreased by 45% in the last 12 months, the largest proportional decrease ever recorded in a 12-month period. (6m20s)

China has achieved its target of installing 1,200 gigawatts of wind and solar energy six years ahead of schedule, reaching the goal in July 2024. (8m54s)

Global school meal programs have expanded to reach 480 million children, an increase of 90 million since before the pandemic. (11m38s)

The United States is currently experiencing historic declines in violent crime rates, including murder, rape, robbery, and assault. (14m15s)
In 2024, the United States is projected to have its lowest homicide rate since 2014 and the fifth lowest ever recorded. (15m0s)

Asia is seeing encouraging progress in LGBTQI+ tolerance, particularly regarding same-sex marriage legalization. (18m27s)
On June 18th, Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia, the third in Asia, and the 38th globally to do so. (18m46s)
There are an estimated 3.7 to 4 million LGBTQ+ people in Thailand, a country known for its tolerance of these communities. (18m55s)
This event could signal a shift in the region, with Asia potentially becoming more tolerant both legally and culturally in the next 5 to 10 years. (19m27s)