Mexico’s Socialist President To Roll Out Universal Healthcare
by Joshua Carroll, Novara Media
Mexico’s 120 million citizens will begin to enjoy free, universal access to healthcare from next year, following a decree by socialist president Claudia Sheinbaum. The landmark policy will unify a fragmented and unequal system that has left many unable to receive care at certain hospitals and clinics, forcing them instead to use only what their insurance provider covers. In theory, Mexico’s sprawling network of public health institutions should provide most people with coverage, but in practice poorer people and those in rural communities often cannot get the medicines or treatment they need without out-of-pocket expenses.
Isle Of Man Volunteers Plant 30,000 Trees, Exceed Rainforest Goal
by Jesse Taylor, Impactful Ninja
Temperate rainforests rank among the rarest ecosystems on Earth, and in the UK they appear in only a handful of locations, including Wales and the Isle of Man. A team of volunteers working with the Manx Wildlife Trust set out three years ago to reforest a 70-acre site at Creg y Cowin on the Isle of Man, aiming to restore a so-called Celtic rainforest. After planting 30,000 trees, the project finished ahead of schedule and expanded to cover 100 acres instead. Creg y Cowin forms part of the UK’s national Temperate Rainforest Restoration Program, led by the Wildlife Trusts and funded with a mix of public and private money totaling up to $52 million.
America’s Largest Rainforest Safe From Logging Thanks To Alaska Court Ruling
by Andy Corbley, Good News Network
An Alaska district court judge has ruled against a coalition of logging interests looking to get their saws on Tongass National Forest’s old growth timber stands. As the nation’s largest national forest, and the world’s largest temperate rainforest, Tongass acts as a superb stronghold for many species, such as the bald eagle, sperm whale, Steller’s sea lion, Chinook salmon, brown bear, mountain goat, and the Endangered Haida ermine, an all-white relative of the weasel. The logging interests consisted of Alaska Forest Association, Viking Lumber Company, Inc., and Alcan Timber Incorporated, which together sued the US Dept. of Agriculture and its secretary, and the US Forest Service and its director, last March.
Maine Lawmakers Pass First-in-Nation Data Center Moratorium
by Allison Prang, Bloomberg Law
The Maine legislature passed a bill Tuesday imposing a temporary moratorium on new data centers, making it the first US state to do so amid nationwide pushback against the projects. The bill, LD 307, which Gov. Janet Mills (D) has 10 days after receiving it to act on, would temporarily bar new data centers with loads of at least 20 megawatts until Nov. 1, 2027. State Rep. Melanie Sachs (D), the bill’s sponsor, said her aim is to give state officials and lawmakers time to consider policies and regulations around data centers. She also said she wants to avoid running into situations like those in other states where the industry’s growth has outpaced policy.
Independent Bookstores Make Quiet Comeback As Big Chains Dominate Retail
by Gene Marks, The Guardian
For years now, we have heard that Amazon and the big chains are crushing small businesses, but independent bookstores are suddenly making a comeback. About 422 new indie bookshops opened in 2025, according to the American Booksellers Association, a 31% rise from 2024. Countless independent restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, movie theaters, clothing stores and other small businesses also continue to thrive even in this era of ever-bigger retailers, fast-casual restaurants and massive e-commerce platforms. The reasons are obvious.
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