Contrary to popular belief, the world is not on the brink of cataclysmic destruction. Not all police officers are racist murderers and World War 3 is not right around the corner. In fact, 2017 has been pretty alright up until now. Need any proof? Look no further than these recent news stories celebrating the good that 2017 has brought to us all.
1. Suicide attempts have decreased among US high school students due to the legalization of same-sex marriage.
2. A woman convinced the Danish government to reduce food waste by 25%
3. China is building a massive reserve in the hopes of increasing the giant panda population.
4. More than 900 million people in India will be given access to free WiFi after the state declared it a basic human right.
5. France has passed the 'Right to Disconnect' bill urging companies to respect employees’ time outside of office hours, ensuring a more productive work environment.
6. A 19-year-old is attempting to plant one trillion trees around the world.
7. Nasa announced that Jeanette Epps will become the first black American to board the International Space Station in 2018.
Don't things just seem a bit better now?




























