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SOME FACTS TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER
We are living in one of the best times in history, with undeniable progress in healthcare, poverty reduction, public health, clean energy, and government accountability.
Infant mortality has declined by 40% in the last fifty years due to vaccines and medical advancements. Since 1990, 1.3 billion people have escaped extreme poverty, and in Africa, infectious diseases have dropped by 42% since 2015.
The U.S. is also improving. Drug overdose deaths have fallen for seven straight months, and over 40% of electricity now comes from zero-carbon sources. Crime rates are steadily declining, cancer survival rates are at an all-time high, and more people have access to healthcare and mental health support than ever before.
The world is getting better every day. How about you? JG
