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Most Norwegians support expanding offshore wind energy, signaling strong public commitment to clean energy despite ongoing policy debates. The backing shows citizens are ready for renewable energy growth even when politics lag behind.
Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, public support for the bloc has surged across the continent, including in the UK itself. A new survey shows 67% of Britons now view the EU favorably, suggesting Brexit may have strengthened rather than weakened European unity.
Leaders from Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador are pioneering new housing models that blend public support with private investment to build climate-smart cities. Their approach could reshape how cities worldwide tackle affordable housing.
A new survey of 22,000 people across 31 countries reveals a surprising turnaround: public support for global cooperation is rising again after years of decline. Gen Z led the shift, becoming the most internationalist generation surveyed.
A North Korean women's football team arrived in South Korea for the first time in eight years, drawing overwhelming public support. All 7,087 tickets for their semifinal match sold out in just one day.
A key lawmaker says he'll support Tasmania's greyhound racing ban if the government increases compensation for workers leaving the industry. With 74% public support for ending the controversial sport, the vote could protect thousands of dogs while ensuring a dignified transition for participants.
A young wolf's escape from a South Korean zoo has sparked an outpouring of public support, presidential concern, and even a cryptocurrency tribute. The nationwide effort to safely return Neukgu home shows how a story of one animal can bring an entire country together.
Nearly 40 percent of Europeans want to speed up renewable energy even if it temporarily raises their bills, according to a new survey across six major EU countries. The findings reveal strong public support for energy independence as global conflicts expose Europe's vulnerability to fossil fuel disruptions.
A new survey reveals overwhelming public support for progressive reproductive health policies in Mauritius, including keeping pregnant girls in school and accessible contraception. The findings show a nation ready to embrace comprehensive sexual health education for its young people.
Republican pollsters are finding overwhelming voter support for vaccines and immunization programs, helping to slow aggressive policy changes. New data shows most Americans reject vaccine skepticism and support keeping childhood vaccination recommendations.
Fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan's youngest generation is driving a surprising shift back to nuclear energy. Public support has nearly doubled since 2013, with 66% of young adults now backing reactor restarts.
After being cancelled in 2025 due to funding cuts, Perth's beloved Sculpture by the Sea is back at Cottesloe Beach thanks to massive public support and new funding. The free outdoor exhibition now features 70 artworks from around the world.
The UK government reversed plans to close Post Office branches, protecting all 11,500 locations nationwide after massive public support. The decision includes £483 million in funding to modernize services and move away from the scandal-plagued Horizon system.
After four days of striking, San Francisco educators secured a transformational contract that delivers fully funded healthcare, significant pay raises, and sanctuary protections for immigrant students. Thousands of supporters joined picket lines across 130 school sites, showing overwhelming public support for teachers and the future of public education.
As electric vehicles gain ground, researchers predict gas stations may need public support to survive—starting sooner than you think. A new study maps out what happens when fossil fuel demand slows down enough to shake up the entire supply chain.
Despite severe droughts and crop failures, Zimbabweans are rallying behind bold climate solutions. A new survey shows overwhelming public support for renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure investments.
A London bus driver fired for chasing down a jewelry thief and recovering a passenger's stolen necklace now has thousands rallying behind him. Mark Hehir's story has sparked a wave of public support, with donations pouring in and politicians calling for justice.
South Korean households are willing to invest over $400 million to replace diesel freight trucks with hydrogen-powered vehicles, valuing clean air seven times higher than current carbon credit prices. The public support could accelerate one of the world's most ambitious green trucking transformations.
Karnataka's Congress party announced peaceful marches across all constituencies to advocate for reinstating a national rural employment program. The demonstrations aim to show public support for job security measures in rural communities.