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10 Good Things That Happened In 2016

Why 2016 was not a complete disaster.

Emily Sarnecky

Jan 02, 2017

Delaware Valley University

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A lot happened in 2016, both good and bad. Unfortunately, the media is focusing on the bad. While it is undeniable that the past year has brought many hardships to people and communities around the world, there were many amazing breakthroughs in 2016 that are not getting the media coverage they deserve. While it is okay to mourn losses and wish the year had been better, we need to try to recognize the positive things going on every day. Here are a list of 10 good things that happened in 2016.

1. Volunteers in India planted 50 million trees in 24 hours.

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2. After a century of decline, the tiger population is getting bigger.

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3. 24 countries and the European Union came together to create the largest marine reserve in the world.

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4. American high school graduation rates are the highest they have ever been.

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5. The Americas were declared measles free.

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6. It was decided that Harriet Tubman will be on the $20.

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7. Scientists have determined that our efforts to save the ozone might be working.

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8. Scientists discovered the gene linked to ALS.

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9. World hunger is at its lowest in 25 years.

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10. The unemployment rate is what it was before the recession.

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Why 2016 was not a complete disaster.

1. Volunteers in India planted 50 million trees in 24 hours.

2. After a century of decline, the tiger population is getting bigger.

3. 24 countries and the European Union came together to create the largest marine reserve in the world.

4. American high school graduation rates are the highest they have ever been.

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6. It was decided that Harriet Tubman will be on the $20.

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9. World hunger is at its lowest in 25 years.

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6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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