Good news february 2019

February 2019 was a great month! Here are some of the good news stories that made headlines:

  1. Record-breaking low unemployment rates: The United States saw its lowest unemployment rate in 49 years, with a rate of 4.0% in February 2019. This marked the 108th consecutive month of job growth.
  2. NASA's Parker Solar Probe reaches the Sun: NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully flew within 15 million miles of the Sun's surface, providing new insights into the Sun's corona and its impact on the solar system.
  3. New cancer treatment shows promising results: Researchers announced that a new immunotherapy treatment had shown significant success in treating advanced melanoma, with a 50% response rate in patients who had previously tried other treatments.
  4. Global poverty rates decline: According to the World Bank, the number of people living in extreme poverty (less than $1.90 a day) declined to 736 million in 2015, down from 1.9 billion in 1990.
  5. New species discovered in the Amazon: Scientists announced the discovery of 415 new species in the Amazon rainforest, including 100 fish, 40 frogs, and 30 reptiles.
  6. Record-breaking solar power output: The United States saw a record-breaking 24.5 gigawatts of solar power installed in 2018, making it the largest year for solar energy in the country's history.
  7. New treatment for opioid addiction approved: The FDA approved a new medication, buprenorphine, to treat opioid addiction, providing a new option for patients struggling with addiction.
  8. Global carbon emissions plateau: According to the International Energy Agency, global carbon emissions from energy consumption plateaued in 2019, marking a significant shift towards a more sustainable energy future.
  9. New technology helps restore sight to the blind: Researchers developed a new implantable device that can restore sight to people with certain types of blindness, using a combination of artificial intelligence and neural implants.
  10. Record-breaking fundraising for cancer research: The American Cancer Society announced that it had raised a record-breaking $1.2 billion in 2018, with funds going towards cancer research, patient services, and education.

These are just a few of the many good news stories from February 2019. It's always important to stay informed and focused on the positive developments in the world!