NewsFix - Croatia's Landmines. Aral Sea. Spider Silk Superpower.

About this episode

This episode covers various global headlines including health advancements, environmental recovery, and technological breakthroughs.

This week’s headlines include: Chile eliminates leprosy; the malaria vaccine is working in Nigeria fall after a vaccine rollout; Croatia clears its last landmines; renewable energy surges; recovery in Kazakhstan’s Aral region; wildlife comebacks from the Galápagos to Central Asia; and a breakthrough that could finally bring spider silk into mass production. NewsFix is brought to you by ⁠Fix The News⁠ . Hosted by Anthony Badolato, ⁠Hear That! ⁠ If you want to get in touch with the team, email amy@fixthenews.com

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Badolato

Topics covered

• health
• environment
• renewable energy
• wildlife recovery
• public health
• technology

Keywords

• Croatia
• landmines
• malaria vaccine
• renewable energy
• Aral Sea
• wildlife comebacks
• spider silk

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Products: spider silk

Places: Croatia, Kazakhstan, Galápagos, Central Asia

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